BREAKING NEWS: Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg draft party heartbreakingly excludes legendary……see more

shocking oversight marred what should have been a celebratory event for Dallas Mavericks fans this week. As anticipation builds for the June 25 NBA Draft in Brooklyn, speculation has erupted: could the Mavericks be planning a draft party that neglects to honor Luka Dončić, the franchise icon recently traded to the Lakers?

1. Draft Party Plans & Potential Snub

Mavericks CEO Rick Welts confirmed that their Select‑A‑Seat draft event, following their fortuitous lottery win, is being relocated to a larger venue to accommodate surging demand .

This indicates an event of substantial size and fanfare.

But fans digging through event materials noted scant mention of the team’s former superstar, leaving many disappointed that Dončić’s contributions might be overlooked in favor of the incoming rookie.

 

2. Cooper Flagg: The Crown Jewel

Dallas improbably secured the No. 1 pick—despite just a 1.8% chance—to draft Duke freshman star Cooper Flagg

Flagg, averaging 19.2 ppg, 7.5 rpg, and 4.2 apg, earned consensus Player of the Year honors and is heralded as the draft’s top talent

3. Front Office Declares Flagg “Untouchable”

Reports from ESPN and Basketnews confirm the organization has no intention of trading the pick—even for All‑Stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo

Rich Paul (LeBron & AD’s agent) also confirmed Mavericks’ unwavering commitment: “There isn’t going to be a trade”

4. Flagg’s Fit & Fan Bubble

NBA analysts overwhelmingly believe Flagg can seamlessly step into a roster featuring veterans like Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, and coach Jason Kidd

Post‑lottery business metrics show a boom: ticket wait lists jumped by 35×, sponsor interest soared, and the fan base dubbed the moment “Flagg Fever”

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5. Tension Between Past & Future

The pivotal question: will the Mavericks strike a celebratory chord that bridges the team’s history and future, or lean entirely into the new era?Fans upset by Dončić’s recent departure feel disregarded, and the lack of a tribute at the party risks deepening that rift.

 

Mavericks leadership may be walking a tightrope—balancing fan sentiment with enthusiasm for a rising star.

 

✨ Bottom Line

What we know: Dallas plans a large, well‑attended draft celebration focused on welcoming  CooperFlagg—but details suggest it may overlook honoring their recent icon, Luka  Dončić.

 

What to watch: Will the team tweak the event to acknowledge Dončić? Or is the organization fully pivoting to its future with Flagg?

 

Fans, what do you think? Is this a slight too far, or a fresh start for a new chapter?