Cooper Flagg has been making headlines all season, but now it’s for reasons off the court. Fresh off winning Rookie of the Year, the Dallas Mavericks star was spotted enjoying a sun-soaked getaway in Turks and Caicos with Duke basketball standout Arianna Roberson. The steamy new photos have fans buzzing, and it looks like these two are officially an item.
Flagg just wrapped up one of the most impressive rookie campaigns in NBA history. The 19-year-old averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.2 steals over 70 starts. He even joined Michael Jordan as the only rookies to lead their team in all four categories since steals were first tracked in the 1973-74 season. While the Mavericks struggled to a 26-56 record and missed the play-in, Flagg gave Dallas fans plenty of reasons to believe in the future.
Now, with the offseason in full swing, the No. 1 pick is taking some well-deserved time off. A Mavs fan account shared Instagram story screenshots of Flagg and Roberson relaxing on swings over the crystal-clear waters at Noah's Ark in Turks and Caicos. It’s the kind of vacation that screams “star treatment,” and Flagg can certainly afford it. He signed a four-year, $56.4 million rookie-scale deal with Dallas, including roughly $26.3 million guaranteed—and that’s not even counting his NIL earnings, which reportedly hit $28 million during his one season at Duke.
But Roberson isn’t just “Flagg’s girlfriend.” She’s an impressive athlete in her own right. A Duke basketball player and the sister of former NBA guard Andre Roberson, she brings serious hoops pedigree to the relationship. Fans on social media quickly made the connection, with one writing, “That’s Arianna Roberson, she plays basketball for Duke. Love to see this for both of them.” Another pointed out, “Isn’t that Andre Roberson’s sister?” The Duke connection has been a hit among fans, though not everyone was in vacation mode. Some voiced concern, with one fan warning, “Damn, he’s already cooked. Hopefully he gets in the lab soon.” Others saw the lighter side, joking, “He’s clearly learning from @swish41” and “Flagg really is Dirk.”
Whether he’s hitting the gym or hitting the beach, one thing’s clear: Cooper Flagg is living the dream, and Mavs fans are along for the ride.
