Get ready for a basketball phenomenon! If all goes as planned, Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg could soon be swimming in money, resembling Scrooge McDuck during his formidable 20s and 30s.

Spotrac has revealed jaw-dropping projections indicating that after being drafted as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Flagg could amass a staggering $930 million by the time he reaches 31. This fortune hinges on him becoming a true superstar—hitting critical milestones like making the All-NBA Team and earning MVP votes.

His journey starts with a fat rookie contract, worth $62.7 million over four years, securing him with the Mavericks until the end of the 2028-29 season. But that's just the beginning of the money train.

Once his rookie contract wraps up, Flagg could sign a jaw-dropping supermax extension valued at $359 million, covering from the 2029-30 to the 2033-34 season. This deal would swallow up 30% of the team’s salary cap. If he truly lives up to the hype and becomes a regular MVP contender, another supermax extension worth a mind-boggling $509 million could await him in 2034, taking him through 2038-39 and skyrocketing to 35% of the team’s salary cap.

To qualify for these mega-contracts, Flagg must land on an All-NBA team or snag an MVP or Defensive Player of the Year title within three years, per league regulations.

And hold onto your hats—this staggering $930 million figure doesn't even account for endorsements! Flagg’s endorsement portfolio is likely to explode now that he’s officially in the NBA. While he previously signed with New Balance, he wore Nike during his freshman year due to Duke's sponsorship. However, rest assured, lucrative shoe deals and brand partnerships are on the horizon.

Flagg has already amassed a cool $28 million from NIL deals during his solitary season at Duke, including a $13 million contract with New Balance and a $15 million deal with Fanatics.

At just 18 years old, Flagg may be charting a course to billionaire status before he even laces up for his first NBA game. Adding a twist to this story, he’s starting his career in Texas—where there’s no income tax! This decision could save him a jaw-dropping $123.69 million in state taxes compared to playing for any of the teams in California.

Flagg accelerated his path to the NBA by reclassifying in high school, skipping a grade along the way. Making waves in the ranks, he will be the youngest player drafted No. 1 overall since none other than LeBron James in 2003—a player who achieved billionaire status just 19 years post-draft.