At the NBA Draft on Wednesday night, Cooper Flagg is the player to watch. Having had an outstanding college basketball career for Duke, the Maine native—the projected No. 1 pick in the draft—has gained notoriety. According to The Guardian, the Dallas Mavericks are anticipated to acquire the 6-foot-9. Flagg will be the second-youngest if he is selected. According to ESPN, the No. 1 pick in history, only behind LeBron James.

The outstanding play of Cooper Flagg at Duke

The 18-year-old was the first player in 25 years to record 100 assists, 500 points, and 30 blocks in a single ACC regular season. According to The Guardian, his performance helped the Blue Devils advance to the Final Four and the ACC Championship. The outlet also mentioned that Cooper Flagg has been able to steer clear of the ill will that has been directed at other Duke players, like JJ Redick and Grayson Allen.

Cooper Flagg is lauded by LeBron James

LeBron James told ESPN in the most recent episode of the Mind the Game podcast that Cooper Flagg is "going to be amazing." "A guy that can do so many different things out on the floor. able to play with and without the ball. He will keep improving his jump shot. He continued, "Extremely athletic, fast second jump."

LeBron James, comparing his predicament to that of Cooper Flagg, acknowledged that the Maine freshman would be joining a team with Hall of Fame talent like Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, and Kyrie Irving, which is something James himself did not experience. According to the NBA legend, Cooper Flagg may benefit from being surrounded by such seasoned players, who might help him establish his own position in the squad.

The pre-NBA Draft session for Cooper Flagg

In preparation for the NBA Draft, Cooper and his Duke teammates Khaman Maluach and Kon Kneuppel took part in a photo session. The NBA posted a video with some amusing moments between the three athletes..

FAQs:

What makes Cooper Flagg so well-known?

His performance in collegiate basketball for Duke brought him into the public eye.

Is Cooper Flagg the youngest NBA player?

He will be the second youngest, not the youngest. The youngest player selected in the NBA was LeBron James.

Why does Cooper Flag wear 32?

Since the forward's mother wore the number 32 jersey during her high school basketball career, he does as well.

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