Cooper Flagg Should Not Be Able To Do This...

Cooper Flagg Should Not Be Able To Do This...

Just when you think you’ve seen it all in basketball, along comes a talent that shatters expectations.

We’re always cautious about buying into the hype around new recruits. And it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of a young player showing promise.

But this phenom hasn't played a single minute of college basketball, yet he’s already turning heads in almost unbelievable ways.
When Cooper Flagg hit the court against Team USA, he made it clear that he was ready for the big stage. To those in the stands, he seemed like a seasoned veteran. But here's the twist, he’s just 17.
While most young talents look to college as a stepping stone to the NBA, Flagg's performance suggests he’s ready to leap straight to the pros. If high school players were draft-eligible, Flagg would’ve easily been a top pick this year.

Even before he wears Duke's blue this fall, Flagg made a significant mark by going head-to-head with the best on the USA Basketball Select Team.
The Select Team, traditionally a mix of emerging NBA talents and seasoned players, set the stage perfectly for Flagg's abilities to stand out.

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[brushylake]

What I love is the humility. He knows his place. He dribbled past Holiday and hit the 3 in AD's face...no chest pounding, no stare down, no celebration. I think he'll be the real deal.

[gym_bob]

If he would have had the ball in his hands with a few seconds left, he would have scored and won the game for the select team. He craves those moments.Look what he did in Summer Slam! With minutes winding down against team USA, I heard the fans in attendance were yelling, "Give it to Flagg! He will be fun to watch!

[terrencewarren]

I Bet That Kobe Would Have Loved This Brotha

[rudyrod]

He will be the next CC. Treated like shit open racism always criticized for not being quite good enough.

[leinad]

Spurs got their 1st round pick and ATL 1st round pick. Can you imagine Wemby, Castle, and Flag!?!

[eyelies]

It is 70% mindset, the head on the body that’s what counts, no matter what the skills and abilities are

[magoo]

Wish they still had the regional draft. Would be a great asset for the Celtics

[waylanjennings]

Cooper going to be a great, maybe the Best of All Time!!!

[scottloutner]

What happened to the no palming rule. Or traveling.

[joshuaknight]

Let the “because he’s white we will
Compare him to bird” comparisons begin, let’s just hope he’s not another “great white hope” case lol

[chuckbarkley]

You know thats not Flagg at 3:18 right? Thats Matas Buzelis

[AnthemNotBanal]

Next season? Capture the flag in full effect

[jarpinthebox]

Who’s narrating? He sounds like sawyer from
Lost 😊

[samuelknipp]

They carry the ball nowadays..Thus was a traveling violation through the 60s and 70s ..Carrying the ball across your body was a turnover..So enough with the Goat stuff..

[overwatchgale]

Hope this doesn’t turn into another Williamson story. I hope he just plays overseas tbh and goes straight to the NBA it’s better for him. Actually maybe not, maybe it was only the better choice for Zion

[pilgrimwings]

Good to see he survived the face diaper

[Greatscott]

Pistons will somehow not get this guy. Don't worry other crappy teams, you're still in the running.

[markymark]

Flagg will be the next Labron James. He is incredible and hasn’t even played one college game yet

[bpsactclass]

The title says it all. A high school kid SHOULD NOT be able to do this against the "best". That's what many are not realizing. The NBA is weak. Do you think Magic, Bird, Kobe, MJ, Karl, Kareem, Wilt, Russell, Pistol Pete, Dr. J, .... would have allowed a high school student to do this? No way. Never would have happened. The NBA lacks fundamentals, making it much easier for a talented high school player with better fundamentals fit in with tall, athletic street ballers (now called NBA all-stars).

[jefffeix]

I bet the Lakers wish they could give Bronny gack and take this kid. Oh that right this kid DOESNT come with a LeBron kicker.