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Mavericks vindicated for no-brainer Cooper Flagg decision after overblown controversy

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Cooper Flagg clearly loves Dallas, and the Mavericks made the right pick by making him the face of their future.

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The Dallas Mavericks made the right decision this summer when they drafted Cooper Flagg instead of trading the No. 1 overall pick, as many fans believed the future superstar didn't want to come to Dallas. Fans overanalyzed Flagg's emotion after it was announced that Dallas won the NBA Lottery, and automatically assumed the worst.

The myth of Flagg wanting to was debunked almost immediately, and fans couldn't be more pleased, especially with his current star play.