Dereck Liveli II says Dallas landing Cooper Flagg was “crazy”

Dallas – Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Liveli II The host is a special edition of Mavs Academy Hoop Camp on Sunday in Dallas. Over 100 young basketball players attended to learn from Mavs Academy coaches and lively. After the event, the 21-year-old center lasted for a while to talk to journalists. Liveli talked about the event and also asked Mavericks to land the first overall choice in the NBA draft NBA, who ended up that Cooper flagg.

Dereck Liveli II reveals his reaction to learn that Maverix landed that 1 choice that ended it was, of course Cooper Flagg.

“Insane Moment” pic.twitter.com/mxj2pk61z

– Joei Mistretta (@ joeimistretta_) 3. August 2025

“It was a crazy moment,” lively told reporters. “Thankful for it. We greet in COOP with open hands. You know, I called it earlier today. And he always laughed at his face, always cracked the joke.

“So I make sure he feels more comfortable. Giving him some detail or any little thing to bring him because whenever I was in his position, I remember how scared I was and was 18 years old.”

Live and flags and attended the Duke. Have an existing relationshipSomething that could add an extra level of comfort for Flagg while crossing the NBA.

Dereck Liveli II on his connection with Cooper Flagg pic.twitter.com/s7pbinvu6

– Joei Mistretta (@ joeimistretta_) 3. August 2025

“I’ve probably known him for a few years, at least two or three years,” Mavericks said. “And he was the same, smiling, shooting if I could still be a person, whether it was in the gym, whether it’s at the gym, whether it’s at the gym, whether it’s at the gym, whether it’s in the gym, whether Gym, whether it’s at the gym, whether it’s at the gym, whether it’s at the gym, whether it’s at the gym, whether it’s at the gym, whether it’s at the gym, whether it’s at the gym, whether it’s at the gym, whether it’s at the gym, whether The gym, whether it’s in the gym.

“It’s always just a rug.”

Lively is one of the better young centers In the NBA. The injuries limited it during the first two season in the league, but he was shown signs of potential while on the floor.

Flagg and lively are involved in the long-term vision of the MVS. For now, they will help Anthony Davis and Kirie Irving (when returning from injury), run Dallas in a possible deep postson.