Cooper Flag: What is rare in NBA history is not the No. 1 pick in rebuilding the team!

Dallas -- Cooper Flag called being a rare No. 1 pick a "blessing" and instead of rebuilding the squad, he was on the Dallas Mavericks' roster, which was packed with veterans, including some future Hall of Famers.

"A lot of people in this position or in this situation don't get this opportunity, so I'm just very lucky and grateful for what I've got," Flag said at an introductory press conference at the Mavericks' training facility on Friday. "I'm just looking forward to being a sponge. I'm just here and I'm happy to learn, immerse myself in it, and learn from older and older people who have experienced it before.

The 18-year-old Flag's new teammates include Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson, who have played in a total of 24 All-Star Games and 6 NBA championships. There's no doubt that next season's Mavericks are still in the ranks of a few teams that will win the playoffs or even the championship.

And the new No. 1 pick Flag, who can be in a competitive team in the new season, whether it's good or bad! He said: If I can do this as much as I can, I think the expectations and pressures of others from me and our team will be solved naturally." So I just want to come in and be the best self and win at the highest level.