NBA fans desperately try to figure out identity of woman sitting next to Cooper Flagg at Duke game

NBA fans desperately try to figure out identity of woman sitting next to Cooper Flagg at Duke game

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg returned to Cameron Indoor Stadium for Duke’s 101-64 blowout win over Syracuse Monday, and sparked buzz about his interaction with the woman sitting to his right. Flagg, who led Duke to the Final Four last March before Dallas took him first overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, and Duke women’s … Read more

Inside the whirlwind life of Cooper Flagg’s mom — from small-town teacher to intense NBA spotlight

Inside the whirlwind life of Cooper Flagg’s mom — from small-town teacher to intense NBA spotlight

Cooper Flagg’s career is managed by a former sixth-grade science teacher of 25 years. His mother, Kelly Flagg, added brand manager to her resume when the Dallas Mavericks selected the 6-foot-9 Duke product with the No. 1 overall pick in April’s NBA draft. It is something she is still processing, along with a whirlwind move … Read more