Top moments from Cooper Flagg debut
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Cooper Flagg Thinks NBA Summer League Debut Was One of the Worst Games of His Life.
Thomas & Mack Center was packed nearly to rafters to witness first game for Duke product and No. 1 overall pick in 2025 NBA Draft
"I had a great seat," Kidd said of a highlight dunk from Flagg. "I got excited to see No. 32 get an easy one and it was with a dunk. Again, he's shown that he can handle the press. I thought the Lakers sent a double-team on the first play of the game. I think that's out of respect."