With the NBA Draft lottery approaching this coming week, many people are wondering which team will select at No. 1, which most likely guarantees them Cooper Flagg. There are several teams in the running for Flagg, as his name is ringing bells all over the league, especially after his performance in the NCAA tournament.
With teams like the Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, Brooklyn Nets, and the Portland Trailblazers all vying for a shot at Flagg, the buzz surrounding the Duke superstar has reached intense levels. Typically, when college stars are receiving a lot of praise, the comparisons roll in.
In Flagg’s case, the comparisons have been lofty, with many comparing his game to multiple-time All-Stars or even some NBA champions. How well Flagg’s game translates to the league remains to be seen, but he has high expectations, even from NBA insiders.
ESPN Insider Shams Charania Compares Cooper Flagg to Former Lakers Star
Shams Charania is known by many as one of the best insiders in the NBA world. Many turn to Charania for their daily news fix when breaking news occurs. Despite being known for his penchant for having scoops and inside information, Charania often provides analysis on the NBA.
He spoke candidly about his thoughts on Cooper Flagg and his game. Flagg has been previously compared to 2-time NBA Champion Kawhi Leonard, but Charania sees glimpses of NBA Champion Anthony Davis in his game, and NBA teams seem to agree with him as well.
“He reminds me a lot, when I think about prospects, of Anthony Davis—someone you can be sure what they bring to the table and how solid he is overall on the court, off the court, his presence on both ends of the floor, his focus and determination. A lot of those qualities were pretty polished with AD coming in. When I talk to teams, AD is definitely a guy that comes up.”
Will Flagg be able to live up to such lofty expectations? It remains to be seen. However, with the draft approaching, there’s going to be a lot of discussion on his game and many comparisons.
Who Will Select Cooper Flagg at No. 1?
Flagg, who averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists at Duke in his first and final season there, is certainly being selected at no. 1 in the draft, but the big question is still, who will be the lucky team to draft their next franchise player?
The draft lottery odds are always changing, but there’s a good chance that the Utah Jazz are going to win the Flagg sweepstakes. The Wizards, the Nets, and the Blazers also have a shot as well. All four of these teams could use a defensive-minded player like Flagg.
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The draft lottery happens on Monday, and it will answer the question that many people have been asking: who will select Cooper Flagg? We’ll know more after this Monday.
