Cooper Flagg Isn’t the Only Current NBA Player Born in Maine
The Newport native may be the most highly publicized NBA star from Maine, but he’s not the only current player who was born here.
👇 KEEP READING: 23 Famous People You Probably Didn't Know Were Born In Maine 👇
Duncan Robinson, who now plays for the Detroit Pistons, was born in York, Maine, grew up in New Castle, New Hampshire, and attended the Governor’s Academy in Massachusetts before completing a postgraduate year at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire.
His 3-point shooting has repeatedly troubled the Boston Celtics throughout his NBA career, most recently on Oct. 20, 2026, when he scored 15 fourth-quarter points to help Detroit beat Boston in the season opener.
Read More: Cooper Flagg Pays Tribute to Maine With New Signature Logo
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg grew up in Newport, Maine, and helped Nokomis Regional High School win its first Class A boys basketball championship in 2022.
His New Balance logo, unveiled Oct. 8, 2026, features his initials and pine tree cutouts honoring his Maine roots, and he co-owns Flagg Trading Co., a trading card and collectibles shop in downtown Bangor with his cousin Tyler Flagg.
And there you have it! Flagg may be Maine’s most prominent current NBA connection, but Robinson gives the state another player with roots in the Pine Tree State.
What are your thoughts on this? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to join the conversation by messaging us on the app.
Read More: Cooper Flagg Featured in Bob Ross Trading Card Collaboration
23 Famous People You Probably Didn't Know Were Born In Maine
Gallery Credit: Joey
LOOK: These are the best high schools for sports in Maine
Gallery Credit: Stacker
9 Maine Restaurants That Opened in September 2026
Gallery Credit: Sean McKenna
More From WQCB Brewer Maine
