June 26 (UPI) -- Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and V.J. Edgecombe started the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, which went on to feature six trades and several surprises in Brooklyn.
As expected, NBA commissioner Adam Silver called Flagg's name first Wednesday at Barclays Center, with the former Duke sensation landing with the Dallas Mavericks. He is set to join an All-Star lineup that also features Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson.
"I'm really excited," Flagg told reporters. "I think I keep saying I'm excited to be a sponge, to get down there and just learn, be surrounded by Hall of Fame-caliber guys and just to be able to learn from them. It's going to be an incredible experience.
"I feel so blessed to be in the position I am. Just to get down there, be a sponge, learn and try and grow my game as much as I can."
The San Antonio Spurs went on to select Rutgers guard Dylan Harper at No. 2 overall. Baylor guard V.J. Edgecombe landed with the Philadelphia 76ers at No. 3.
