Masai Ujiri Delivers Powerful Statement on Luka Doncic, Cooper Flagg
Summary
Masai Ujiri was named team president and alternate governor of the Dallas Mavericks. He replaces former general manager Nico Harrison, who was fired after trading Luka Doncic. Ujiri spoke about the team moving forward with rookie star Cooper Flagg.Key Facts
- Masai Ujiri is now the Dallas Mavericks’ team president and alternate governor.
- Ujiri will be in charge of the Mavericks’ basketball operations.
- Former general manager Nico Harrison was fired after trading Luka Doncic in early 2025.
- Luka Doncic was the Mavericks’ star player who led them to the NBA Finals.
- The Mavericks picked Cooper Flagg with the first overall draft pick in 2025.
- Cooper Flagg won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in his first season.
- Ujiri said there will be a "healing process" for fans after Doncic’s departure.
- Ujiri compared Flagg to a "little prince" who could become a "king" for the team.
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