The Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs were the two biggest risers of the 2025 NBA Draft lottery, lucking out to land the first and second overall picks, respectively. The Mavericks truly won the lottery by landing Cooper Flagg, the undisputed top prospect in the class, but the Spurs got an incredible consolation prize in Dylan Harper.
On Saturday afternoon, Flagg and Harper went at it for the first time at the NBA Summer League.
Both top picks got off to as hot a start as expected, especially Harper, who is making his Summer League debut. On a minutes restriction, Harper dropped 13 points and 6 rebounds in his first 13 minutes of action, shooting 5-10 from the field. Flagg, however, has dominated in his own respect, dropping 25 points through his first 27 minutes on 8-18 shooting from the field.
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) defends against San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2)
Jul 12, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) defends against San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) in the second quarter of their game at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images / Candice Ward-Imagn Images
Flagg has put on a show after an underwhelming Summer League debut on Thursday, and a pair of highlight dunks has gotten fans excited. Flagg showed off his athleticism with a fast-break alley-oop dunk off a pass from standout guard Ryan Nembhard.
Via NBA TV: "FLAGG WORKED HARD TO GET THIS LOB 😳"
FLAGG WORKED HARD TO GET THIS LOB 😳 pic.twitter.com/il4lrmeuOQ
— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 12, 2025
Via ClutchPoints: "Cooper Flagg THROWS it down off the lob 🔥"
Cooper Flagg THROWS it down off the lob 🔥
pic.twitter.com/aGsUE2ANvT
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 12, 2025
Via NBA: "FLAGG GOES UP AND GETS THE LOB 😲
He's got 18 points in Vegas action on ESPN!"
FLAGG GOES UP AND GETS THE LOB 😲
He's got 18 points in Vegas action on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/jmlrvgt4U6
— NBA (@NBA) July 12, 2025
Flagg also finished his third quarter by driving down the lane and throwing down another monstrous jam.
Via All Things Mavs: "COOPER FLAGG ENDING THE THIRD QUARTER IN STYLE 👀"
COOPER FLAGG ENDING THE THIRD QUARTER IN STYLE 👀 pic.twitter.com/WTpo0URCrf
— All Things Mavs (@All_Things_Mavs) July 12, 2025
Flagg put on a show in the third quarter of Saturday's matchup against the Spurs, trying to showcase why he was the first overall pick.