Even the former Duke superstar wasn't enough to give the NBA a big ratings night after being selected by the Dallas Mavericks.

The drama was non-existent in Wednesday’s first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Cooper Flagg was presumed to be the pick all along for the Dallas Mavericks at No. 1 overall, making the official announcement from NBA commissioner Adam Silver all but a formality.

After a blockbuster trade shook the franchise earlier this year, Dallas welcomes the Duke prodigy to a roster led by Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson