The Flagg Five Reunite in Maine — and Mom Steals the Spotlight From NBA Rookie Cooper Flagg…Read More….

The Flagg Five Reunite in Maine — and Mom Steals the Spotlight From NBA Rookie Cooper Flagg…Read More….

It was more than just a family gathering — it was a homecoming of hearts and history. When NBA rookie Cooper Flagg returned to his hometown of Newport, Maine, this past weekend, the event quickly became a viral sensation. Yet, to everyone’s surprise, the loudest cheers and the brightest spotlight didn’t belong to the rising basketball star — they went straight to his mother, Kelly Flagg, the woman who raised what fans now call “The Flagg Five.”

For the first time in months, the entire Flagg family reunited under one roof — Cooper, his twin brother Ace, their older siblings, and of course, their parents. The occasion was meant to celebrate Cooper’s monumental first NBA preseason appearance, but as local residents and fans packed into Nokomis Regional High’s gymnasium for a community appreciation night, it became something deeper.

“It’s emotional,” Kelly said with a warm smile as the crowd erupted into applause. “You raise your kids hoping they stay humble, kind, and driven — and seeing them all here, grounded and united, that’s the real win.”

Her words struck home. The audience, filled with familiar faces who’d watched the Flaggs grow up, stood to their feet in admiration. Cooper, usually calm and composed, was visibly moved. “Honestly,” he said, “my mom deserves all this. She’s the one who made everything possible.”

As cameras flashed, the family posed for a photo that’s now trending across social media — Cooper, fresh from his first NBA training camp, standing proudly beside Ace, who’s emerging as a force at Duke University, and their siblings, all smiling next to the woman who shaped their competitive spirit and grounded values.

The night wasn’t without a few classic small-town surprises. Kelly received a standing ovation when she was presented with a framed jersey signed by both her sons — one from Duke, the other from Cooper’s new NBA team. “You’ve raised not just athletes,” the town’s mayor said, “but leaders who embody what Maine stands for — heart, hard work, and humility.”

Even with Cooper’s NBA fame growing rapidly, he made sure to shift the attention away from himself. “I know people came here to talk basketball,” he told the crowd, “but this night’s about family. My mom’s the real MVP.”

Those words sealed the moment — and social media lit up with admiration. Fans and sportswriters alike flooded platforms with praise for Kelly, calling her “the quiet force behind the Flagg legacy.”

By evening’s end, one thing was clear: the Flagg family remains as close and grounded as ever, despite the fame swirling around them. Cooper returned to the NBA grind soon after, but not before hugging his mom one more time at center court.

“She’s still the boss,” he laughed.

And just like that, in the heart of Maine, the story of the Flagg Five found its latest — and perhaps most heartfelt — chapter.