Paul George and Jared McCain on Cooper Flagg's Potential and NBA Comparison

How good will Cooper Flagg be? Paul George explains why Cooper's game reminds him of Michael Beasley. Jared also talks about his time at Duke and the difference between the NBA and college basketball. #cooperflagg #duke #jaredmccain #paulgeorge
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[WhatIsaysGoes]

He is going to be good. No one compares to him. He is another 1 of 1. NBA been getting ALOT of those lately. Good times

[samhwang]

Lets GOOO JARED!!! Can not wait to see you play in the NBA

[edwardkimakaballislifekim_]

Cooper Flagg is the truth he’s very versatile and has great potential nba super star and mvp one day 🔥🔥🔥🔥🐐

[isaacannanjr]

College basketball is gonna be exciting this upcoming season. Can't wait to watch Cooper Flagg play.

[ZackMamo]

He’s 17, he can be whatever he wants. But realistically he’s a faster AD right now

[blastoisemetapod]

he’s like a blend of kirilenko, banchero, tatum, & scottie barnes

[FloydWhoElseTV]

Dude is 6'8, with a long wingspan. He's very polished and has the tenacity

[aaporter]

He’s honestly like how MPJ was before the injuries……just a lil shorter but higher motor

[RNKalvin_]

Michael Porter Jr before he ever got injured

[WhatIsaysGoes]

Philly killed me taking him one pick ahead of the Lakers. DAMN

[vincendrix]

Michael Beasley perfect comparison. Hopefully Cooper can reach his full potential because Beasley struggled to do that. He could have accomplished so much more in the league if he was on the right path at the time.

[juiceplanet]

Hope he stays healthy...thats a task period.

[RonaldThomas-bt]

Ive been saying from the jump this kid could be very special... like one of the best to ever do it good... and alot of ppl ssid i was crazy. I lit never aay this about players. But cooper has the potential to lit be the best olayer in the nba. And an all time great... i lit think he could be that good..

[ashtonlenz]

You can tell Jared’s just a good dude.

[michaelsundt]

For some reason he reminds me of a poor man's KD on offense but unlike KD he looks like he can possibly be an elite defender in the league. But he hasn't played against elite competition. So we should learn a lot this season.

[MagicTonyObama]

The Beasley comp is actually pretty solid, especially offensively. I do think Cooper has more playmaking ability tho. Beasley put up 26 and 12 as a freshman with 53/38/78 splits, I doubt Cooper shoots that well from 3 and the free throw. Physically tho they are insanely similar. Cooper’s effort, defensive instincts, and rim protection give him the notch over Beasley tho. I’d say he’s Beasley’s offensive game but an AD level defensive prospect.

[UnappealingUndesirable]

I was born in Seattle in 1973, where I grew up. Sonics and Blazers fan. Japanese-American, male and heterosexual (showing what prism I view the world and life through). I see Andrei Kirilenko. Tall, good ball-handler, athletic, defensive player.

[williambaugus]

Good thing you have your podcast Paul because you game is gone. Good luck in your new venture

[christopher]

I haven’t seen much of him but I would say Brandon miller is a reasonable comparison

[Steezy_Malone]

Cooper Flagg reminds me of Jayson Tatum with Blake Griffin athleticism