The town of Newport, Maine, has a population of about 3,200 people. There's a bowling alley, a popular local diner that serves breakfast all day, a hunting club and it costs only $6 to license your dog.

Cooper Flagg said people told him he'd never play Division I basketball because of where he's from, but he's proven those doubters wrong.

A resurfaced video shows a 13-year-old Flagg running basketball drills while wearing a Mavericks t-shirt. Despite barely being a teenager, Flagg is shown running back and forth across the baseline to defend a corner three-point shot. As he travels back toward the basketball, Flagg is passed the ball, which he dunks repeatedly.

Flagg, who comes from a town of just 3,200 people, is set to become just the second active NBA player from Maine.

Smith's comments came in response to reports from Brian Windhorst, who revealed that the Mavericks have been long pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo and could be willing to offer Cooper Flagg in a trade to land the two-time MVP.

NBA legend and Hall of Famer Charles Barkley makes a bold claim about the Bucks' potential desire to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Duke made its feelings known on Wednesday after the Dallas Mavericks landed the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery and the right to select Cooper Flagg—posting a not-so-subtle graphic on social media with a simple caption.

One of those people includes former NBA MVP and legend Charles Barkley, who believes they should trade the pick for a two-time MVP and NBA champion in his prime, Giannis Antetokounmpo.