Mychal Thompson, father of Mavericks guard Klay Thompson and the radio color commentator for the Los Angeles Lakers, poked fun at the Mavs after they won the Draft Lottery, posting on X/Twitter "And the good thing is Luka will only be 31 [when] Dallas trades Coop to the Lakers in 5 years…"

Cooper Flagg, the top NBA Draft prospect, stunned fans with his unexpected performance at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine. Despite being projected as the No. 1 pick, his 35.5-inch vertical leap raised eyebrows and sparked debates.