The NBA world is anxiously awaiting the debut of Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 pick by the Dallas Mavericks. His first action is tonight against Bronny James and the

While Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has the usual pressure of being the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft, the former Duke star is in a situation that sets up his rookie season to be tougher than even LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA campaigns.

Dallas Mavericks No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg is already facing some lofty expectations, and another major comparison recently came his way.

Flagg was the consensus top prospect in the year's NBA Draft, and was seen by many evaluators as the best American prospect since Anthony Davis in 2012. So when the Mavericks magically won the lottery to take him first overall, it was obvious they had a special opportunity.

Olden Polynice fears Cooper Flagg might not live up to the hype: "They've been looking for the next Larry Bird for I don't know how many years" originally appeared on Basketball Network. Cooper Flagg will enter his rookie NBA season with sky-high expectations after the Dallas Mavericks drafted him first overall.

The Dallas Mavericks have likely seen what they wanted from rookie forward Cooper Flagg after two Summer League games.