Cooper Flagg speaks ahead of NBA Draft
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Flagg, who comes from a town of just 3,200 people, is set to become just the second active NBA player from Maine.
Coming soon to Dallas? Flagg was a star with the Blue Devils who showed the ability to thrive as a scorer, playmaker and defender.
During a one-on-one interview with the social media brand, Flagg revealed his choice for the "most underrated" player in the NBA. Flagg has seemingly been paying close attention to the playoffs, pinpointing Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton as the most underrated player in the league.
The NBA's predraft season is in full swing as the league held its draft lottery Monday, with the Dallas Mavericks winning the No. 1 pick, and the chance to select projected top pick Cooper Flagg -- an opportunity a source told ESPN Tuesday that the Mavericks intend to see through during the draft on June 25-26 in Brooklyn, New York.
The Dallas Mavericks have made the final call on the No. 1 pick. Find out if the Mavericks will trade the chance to take Cooper Flagg.
As a help defender, Flagg shines. His quick twitch muscles sync up perfectly with his brain to allow him to fly in and block shots at the rim and knock away pass attempts in the gaps. Cooper has a plus wingspan and a sturdy frame and has mastered his physical gifts to be come a special off-ball defender.
Cooper Flagg is preparing to become an NBA player in the next couple of months, and his knowledge about the league is already well-rated by the fans after he revealed who he thinks is the most underra
The talent speaks for itself,” Duke coach Jon Scheyer said. “But I love coaching the person. He’s all about the right stuff.”