Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg shares compassionate message to flood victims to Texas

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The death toll reached 109 on Tuesday, days after storming rain knocked the Central Texas region. The flash flood began in the early morning hours of July fourth.

More people remain missed. Green Greg Abbott said Texas “won’t stop until any missing person is found.”

Cooper Flagg spent his college basketball career in North Carolina and played for Duke. But he is a resident of Texas and will begin his NBA career with Dallas Mavericks. Rookie is currently in Las Vegas for the NBA Summer League, but he took a moment to send a deep message to them back in his new home state, which has been affected by the devastating floods.

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Aftermath from Flash Flooding in Kerrville, Texas Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (Derek shook after Pakinomist Digital)

“First, I just want to say that my thoughts and prayers are with the families that were affected in this situation this past weekend out here,” flagging its media session on the NBA Summer League, pr. Dallas Morning News.

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On Monday, Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas-a Christian camp with all girls-said is grieving after the loss of 27 campers and advisers. Five campers and one adviser still missed from Tuesday.

“Our hearts are broken down with our families who endure this unimaginable tragedy,” the camp said in a statement. “We are constantly praying for them.”

On Tuesday, National Weather Service said in San Antonio, Texas “Further showers and thunderstorms are possible, but is expected to be low in cover.”

Camp Mystic is reflected in water after a flash flood swept through the area of ​​July 7, 2025 in Hunt, Texas. (Eli Hartman/AP Photo, File)

Last month and to hardly anyone’s surprise, Maverick’s flagg chose with the top election of the 2025 NBA draft.

Flagg, 18, was one of the youngest basketball stars taken at No. 1. LeBron James preserves the distinction of being the youngest player in the corpse story to be made with the top overall choice.

Cooper Flagg talks with the media during the 2025 NBA Draft – Round One on June 25, 2025 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. (Mike Lawrence/NBAE via Getty Images)

Flagg described the moment he heard his name called by the NBA Commissioner as “a dream.”

Flagg is expected to debut in the NBA Summer League on July 10 against Los Angeles Lakers. Maverick’s head coach Jason Kidd recently revealed that he wants to see flagg in action in the Point Guard position.

“I want to put him on the Point Guard. I want to make him uncomfortable and see how he reacts. Could be able to run the show. Could be able to play (shooting guard). Play (little forward). He’s comfortable with playing it. We’ll push. I think he’ll answer in a positive way.”

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