Would you trade star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown for presumptive No. 1 pick, Cooper Flagg? The likely future Dallas Mavericks star prospect met with the Celtics recently, catching the attention of media and fans alike as we collectively tried to guess what might be afoot with such news percolating up at the start of Boston's offseason.

This is emphatically not the situation Cooper Flagg is about to walk into. If everything goes right, the Mavericks -- who improbably won the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Monday night -- could genuinely contend for the 2026 championship.

Who shined in scrimmages? Whose measurements were a surprise, for one reason or another? And who may be headed back to school?

Former Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski discussed what he loves about Cooper Flagg on Tuesday's edition of "The Herd."

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts after a three point basket against the Houston Cougars during the first half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images / Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Jason Kidd believes Cooper Flagg is a perfect fit for the Mavericks, who won the No. 1 pick months after trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers.

Flagg was stone-faced the night of the draft but was far more positive and optimistic speaking to reporters at the NBA Draft Combine.