DALLAS - The speculation can finally end. After weeks of social media buzz, trade machine scenarios and endless debate among Mavericks fans, the LeBron James to Dallas saga appears to have reached its natural conclusion with new reporting that clarifies exactly where both sides stand.

"I personally think that he wants to be great," the Los Angeles Lakers star said of the potentially second youngest NBA pick after James

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.

With two versatile outings, Flagg proved he's more than hype — he's an NBA-ready player with a two-way game built for the modern league.

Cooper Flagg gets the LeBron James stamp of approval. James, on Tuesday’s episode of the “Mind the Game” podcast, said why he liked the presumptive No. 1 NBA draft pick’s game.

Bronny James matched up with Cooper Flagg in their summer league game, and later revealed how he feels about the No. 1 NBA Draft pick.