Flag s "Best Rookie" three potential competitors: Yang Hansen is on the list, and the No. 6 show is the most competitive!

The Mavericks' lineup in the new season has added a talented No. 1 pick Flag, which is already an ironclad fact. It is unknown whether Flag, known as the "proud son of heaven", can shoulder the heavy responsibility. In the past ten seasons, he was destroyed by injuries (Folz, Ben Simmons), but there is no "water loss".

However, in the 2025 draft, many young talents emerged. Flag was not able to win the title of "Best Rookie"! There are at least three "potential contenders":

Dylan Harper - The Spurs

Harper was the second pick in 2025 and was selected by the Spurs. In his freshman season, Harper averaged 19.4 points per game and scored 37 points alone in the game against Alabama. Harper is a left-handed player who is good at holding the ball and can finish off without the ball, with a 38.3% three-point shooting percentage.

The Spurs' lineup in the new season is home to many potential new stars such as Vanban Yama, Castle (Best Rookie), Fox, Vansel, Sohan, and others. With the arrival of Harper, the Spurs are very worth looking forward to. Fox is partnering with Harper, with Sohan and Vanban Yama on the front line.

Harper's data may not be too explosive in the rookie season, but it will definitely be very efficient.

Ace Bailey - Jazz

Ace Bailey is Harper's teammate at Rutgers University, and the Jazz selected Bailey with the No. 5 draw. In the 30 games he played, the freshman averaged 17.6 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, plus 1 steal and 1.3 blocks. The shooting percentage: 46% + 34.6% + 69.2% is not high, but he made a lot of key goals. Bailey is a wing player with both offense and defense, template Paul George.

The Jazz missed the playoffs for three consecutive years after sending away Gobert and Mitchell, and accumulated a lot of potential new stars. However, they have never found the core of the team building. Bailey has the hope of becoming the Jazz's "new king" in the rookie season.

Trey Johnson - Wizards

Compared to the Jazz, the Wizards are even more embarrassed. Years have passed, not to mention finding a team-building core, it is difficult to have even an All-Star. In the draft a few days ago, they won Trae Johnson with the No. 6 draw. He averaged 19.9 points per game during his college years.

Trey Johnson played 33 games for the University of Texas, averaging 19.9 points per game, 39.7% of three-point shooting percentage and 87.1% of free throws. In the freshman game with the University of Arkansas, he scored 39 points, surpassing Durant to become the "scoring king" in his freshman year. He is a scoring kaleidoscope player with no blind spots in the game.

The Wizards have sent Poole away, and the introduced veteran McCollum, Trey Johnson's status is obvious, and it is very likely to score 20+5+5 in the rookie season. Among the above three players, the most hopeful player to compete with Flag for the best rookie should be Trae Johnson. In addition, Yang Hansen should also have a chance, at least in the nomination. What do you think?