Give him 1 year of D1 training this boy is going to muscle up and won't get body. He just needs a little bit more confidence. Boy is already putting up 26Points and isn't a grown man yet lol
Yes, needs to improve the 3 and protect his handle in traffic, he gets stripped alot. Looks like he could score more if really wanted to, but has unreal overall game. Gets to line alot.
Age-wise it's like watching Lebron as a senior in high school, but Coop's dominating much better talent. I'd never watched a whole game of the guy, but I can see why all the hype. That said, he blew it in the last 30 seconds.
Same! He can change direction really wel at his size! and he actually has a bit of a bag. He’s got some moves as a ball handler and post guy, that’s pretty crazy
@ then he shouldnt be trying to show off and just play his game.. Getting caught up like that is why he got humbled twice in a row trying to perform the same damn move.. Don't try to be something your not.. There's been plenty of freshmans with better control and decision making in those situations..
The athletic ability/instincts leaps off the screen and he has good handle for somebody who is 6 10 my only complaint is the shot selection/decision making but he forreal looks like a star
Yeah he doesn’t look like a number 1 to me, purely because he’s either going to be a huge bang or a huge bust and it doesn’t look like there’s any in between. There’s got to be safer options than this in what people are touting as a crazy stacked draft, surely
@matthewvaughan8192 he's only in his 3rd game of college and the youngest kid in the country. By the end of the year he'll look more complete and will likely solidify himself as a #1 pick. Its too early to doubt him yet imo
@@matthewvaughan8192 He's 17. This is also a very strange highlight reel, as it only seems to show his mistakes from the game. The dude finished with 27pts and 12 boards not sure why these were the highlights chosen.
Cooper could have gone 0-20 and you could still what a special talent he is, good athlete, very long, great handle, can pass, pull up jumper, take it to the basket. He already has a developed game.
You know why I like this guy? Cuz he’s not a stick. This guy is a bruiser, and he plays at his speed. He’s gonna be great, this is Luka Doncic 3.0. And for those that are worried about his shots, these aren’t highlights. These are missed and makes which Kevin Durant and lebron and Luka all miss shots too. They turn it over too. But this guy is controlling and taking over the game with his presence. He’s always in control and hes too athletic to not be able to improve his jumper. This isn’t Ben Simmons, this is a dawg
Yes he's a bruiser but he's nothing like Luka. He reminds me of AD if he was a combo forward instead. That frame is wiry and he's definitely much more athletic but less of a shotmaker than Luka. Defensively is where he stands out the most too. So nothing like Luka.
They put him in bad position. They have better ball handlers that should have had the ball to create at crunch time. Plenty of great options that they didn’t use at the end of game. Team is loaded. Eight players could start at any time. Mix it up for team cohesion.
Flagg deserves to be on Wizards or Jazz and not the Sixers. Flagg does not need the stress of Philadelphia’s issues. Embiid is getting $69 million in 2029.
It’s crazy how different the narrative would’ve been if Coop was able to make a game winning play at the end. Regardless he looked pretty comfortable playing against college vets and was Dukes best player.
Once he gets stronger with the ball it’s over has a nice handle and pull up game just got to work on his game speed shots more and practice at game speed 24/7
What a strange bunch of clips to chose for a highlight reel. You make it seem like he struggled throughout the entire game. dude finished with 26 and 12.
Needs work on left . When he drives left he is trying get back to his right or finish with the right . Offensive movement becomes predictable and fades from contact. Kid has a high motor would like see him do more off the ball . The man can get 6 to 10 points game just by cutting. Pick and roll and actions can take place below three point line and take advantage of his motor and willingness make right basketball play . He can also come off pin downs. It’s a world of potential that can be reached for the young man being 17 years old and simply be competitive on both sides. What is going be upside for him is strength and conditioning coach and getting his man body. This age of basketball playing hard is skill set. Those missed lay up and fades back when driving left turn into going through defenders and drawing fouls. Takes time and young man is only 17 . He has a way higher ceiling than Josh Heart and Andre Iguidaga. They play basketball the right way playing of the ball , cutting, off the ball defense, and just making right basketball play. Watching film of them would help his off the ball development as he puts tools in his tool bag. Sometimes being a greater talent you pull from everyone and can make it to your own version. The name does not have to be sexy all the time to learn . You cannot teach under control motor on both sides.
@ idc about any of that he plays exactly like MPJ and you’re just flat out wrong. MPJ was doing all that in High school and his few games at Missouri as well. MPJ was also just as highly touted if not more since he was 16.
@@zorotarded178 yeah bro you’re just sucking off mpj. and its fine bc i get it you really wanted him to do what you never could, he just couldn’t do that with his shitty back. cooper gonna make mpj look like a nobody when he enters the league
I mean tbf MPJ likely would have went 1 if it wasn’t for such a major back injury. A lot of the doctors around the league thought it was so bad at the time he could drop to the 2nd, but without it he would have been top 3 minimum
@@matthewvaughan8192 I know that and that’s my point. People either forget or just don’t know the way everyone was talking about MPJ since he was in the Olympics. This kid plays nearly identical to him to the point it’s kind of crazy…. Even the same height and build. Same dribble package to get to that pull up. MPJ was the first guy who was drawing KD comparisons.
@vvs516 Tatum is a top tier defender in the NBA. He's also a rebounding machine and improved playmaker. So saying his ceiling is Tatum is already giving a lot of credit to Cooper Flagg.
That’s it? No play drawn up from the high-dollar coaching staff for game deciding play - just give it to the freshman phenom and let him go one-on-five for the win! Ridiculous and a shame. Missed a teachable moment for him and lost the game.
I think his game will translate more in the nba. But he is no Tatum nope. Tatum is way more agile and athletic. He’s more like a Paul George. Just will never be that number 1 guy. Will bounce around the league a little after being a number 1 on a team for like 7 years, until he finds a place and be a solid number 2 guy and win a chip.
@@bobbyw1074 Wtf are you on? Early Paul George during the his Pacers days was waaayy more athletic and agile than Jayson Tatum. Only thing Tatum has on George might be playmaking ability.
@@felixrondon8487 PG might be even more athletic than Flagg. But what I’m saying is they have similar games. His game is more PG than Tatum. But bottom line is I don’t think Flagg is a super star. Star yes but not super. Will bounce around like PG as well when they realize he ain’t the one.
@@4evahodlingdoge226 I don’t know what you are watching but defense is a whole other topic. Certain players just don’t want to exert much effort on D so they can score more. But it doesn’t mean they are not athletic.
He seems like a point forward with good handles. I’m slightly worried about his athleticism though and if it will translate well in the NBA. Seems like a good #3 option on a contender imo
Flagg is far better than Knueppel. Just because Flagg missed a couple of shots, doesn’t make him an average basketball player. I’d say he has a higher basketball iq than Lebron James with the right training. People are so quick to judge. Also do you know the immense pressure this boy is facing right now? And people like you make it worse
@@chrisrezendes48699-19 is bad shooting, you clowns always put up points. But never how they got them. Oh wow he’s 17. You dudes sound like girls saying that.
Being 17 and putting up 26/12 with 2 blocks against his 1st ranked college opponent. I personally think he should be a 3/point forward. He's not strong enough to gaurd 4s down low consistently. He'll definitely dominate 3s with his dribble and height.
Everybody just remember he's 17....he's putting up 26 on one of the best teams in the nation and he's going to mess up right now.
He had a good overall game but at the end of the game I said "his 17 is showing"
Give him 1 year of D1 training this boy is going to muscle up and won't get body. He just needs a little bit more confidence. Boy is already putting up 26Points and isn't a grown man yet lol
It's the combo of his size, athleticism, and perhaps most of all, his MOTOR! HE GOES HARD!
Yeah he's not that generational talent they said he was ....he'll be more of an Andrew Wiggins type #1 pick unless he has a Giannis growth spurt.
Bro he can bang in the post, play on the perimeter AND RUN THE PICK AND ROLL AS THE POINT MAN WOW.
Yes, needs to improve the 3 and protect his handle in traffic, he gets stripped alot. Looks like he could score more if really wanted to, but has unreal overall game. Gets to line alot.
Yes he need to improve his handle. He still has a lot to improve but he is already this good.
Remember dude is 17
Agree with all of this. Anyone know his vertical leap and wingspan measurements? Or are we gonna have to wait until closer to the draft?
Age-wise it's like watching Lebron as a senior in high school, but Coop's dominating much better talent. I'd never watched a whole game of the guy, but I can see why all the hype. That said, he blew it in the last 30 seconds.
His athleticism isn’t close to Lebron’s lol. But he’s a more complete player at this stage than Lebron was.
This nga said Lebron, nah🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@KFBALL247stop it lebron was way more athletic could pass, Handle the balll and defend and had a decent set shot
@@terryk5928 I agree he is LEBRON ESQUE!
@@KFBALL247cooper is a better defensive prospect than Lebron though. That’s all he has on him, obviously Lebron clears on everything else.
Surprised by his handle actually
Same! He can change direction really wel at his size! and he actually has a bit of a bag. He’s got some moves as a ball handler and post guy, that’s pretty crazy
@@behonest3639exept for when it matter most in crunch time during that game.. Handles turned into jello shakes
@@BlackRB21 he’s a freshman bro
@@BlackRB21 let him make mistakes and mature like every other adult
@ then he shouldnt be trying to show off and just play his game.. Getting caught up like that is why he got humbled twice in a row trying to perform the same damn move.. Don't try to be something your not.. There's been plenty of freshmans with better control and decision making in those situations..
The athletic ability/instincts leaps off the screen and he has good handle for somebody who is 6 10 my only complaint is the shot selection/decision making but he forreal looks like a star
He has point forward skills
That’s the crazy thing, he’s a good post player too. With those skills man… dare I say…. His game could be.. lebron esque 🫢
@@behonest3639let’s slow down a bit lmao
@@christianwood124 😂 aite let’s revisit this comment in 6 years and see where he is
He's gotta polish a few things but as far as skill, size, and athleticism he's the best prospect since LeBron. Truly believe that.
He is not the best prospect since LeBron. You’re blind or stupid
@@kendallbellard1554yah I agree but in terms of special prospects he is up to there
He was smart to go to college mid season will be a better judgement on his game it's too early with the media scrutinizing him he did decent.
Are these highlights or low lights? I’m confused
lol either way for 17 year old thats pretty impressive
Just lights
ALL OF THE LIGHTS (cue lebron edit)
@@cesarforte617for a 17 year old 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
#1 pick in 2025 draft
At least you included him losing the game... CATS
Lots of good and lots of bad.
@@bender9222222222 share with the group
Yeah he doesn’t look like a number 1 to me, purely because he’s either going to be a huge bang or a huge bust and it doesn’t look like there’s any in between. There’s got to be safer options than this in what people are touting as a crazy stacked draft, surely
@matthewvaughan8192 he's only in his 3rd game of college and the youngest kid in the country. By the end of the year he'll look more complete and will likely solidify himself as a #1 pick. Its too early to doubt him yet imo
@@justinsickle922 Ah right that make sense 👍 I thought he had more experience. His name has been around a minute
@@matthewvaughan8192 He's 17. This is also a very strange highlight reel, as it only seems to show his mistakes from the game. The dude finished with 27pts and 12 boards not sure why these were the highlights chosen.
Cooper could have gone 0-20 and you could still what a special talent he is, good athlete, very long, great handle, can pass, pull up jumper, take it to the basket. He already has a developed game.
Not a lie and Im from Maine. Travelled to Duke for the Maine game too.
You know why I like this guy? Cuz he’s not a stick. This guy is a bruiser, and he plays at his speed. He’s gonna be great, this is Luka Doncic 3.0. And for those that are worried about his shots, these aren’t highlights. These are missed and makes which Kevin Durant and lebron and Luka all miss shots too. They turn it over too. But this guy is controlling and taking over the game with his presence. He’s always in control and hes too athletic to not be able to improve his jumper. This isn’t Ben Simmons, this is a dawg
@@ryanantonellis1335 idk about Luka
Yes he's a bruiser but he's nothing like Luka. He reminds me of AD if he was a combo forward instead. That frame is wiry and he's definitely much more athletic but less of a shotmaker than Luka. Defensively is where he stands out the most too. So nothing like Luka.
They put him in bad position. They have better ball handlers that should have had the ball to create at crunch time. Plenty of great options that they didn’t use at the end of game. Team is loaded. Eight players could start at any time. Mix it up for team cohesion.
Struggling with the outside shot.
Don't know about the generational talent hype but definitely see the All Star potential.
But either way I hope he maxes out.
Basically Anthony Davis but a lil weaker on the inside but better on the perimeter.
No not at all
quick hops insane pull up mid range no lie
Flagg deserves to be on Wizards or Jazz and not the Sixers. Flagg does not need the stress of Philadelphia’s issues. Embiid is getting $69 million in 2029.
I think he will improve more in the nba.
He just got to college lmao let him improve there first.
Welcome to the Sixers bro 😂😂😂
It’s crazy how different the narrative would’ve been if Coop was able to make a game winning play at the end. Regardless he looked pretty comfortable playing against college vets and was Dukes best player.
He’s only 17 smh
If he gets his shot more consistent hes gonna be a big problem. He has the defense, the handle, the height, footwork and athleticism already.
With the 1st pick in the 2025 NBA Draft the Washington Wizards select Cooper Flagg
Lost cuz his age?… nah lost cuz of the coaching 😳😭
Once he gets stronger with the ball it’s over has a nice handle and pull up game just got to work on his game speed shots more and practice at game speed 24/7
He would have been better at UCONN
He’s going to Utah
Promise you that. Jazz got the toughest schedule
What a strange bunch of clips to chose for a highlight reel. You make it seem like he struggled throughout the entire game. dude finished with 26 and 12.
Needs work on left . When he drives left he is trying get back to his right or finish with the right . Offensive movement becomes predictable and fades from contact. Kid has a high motor would like see him do more off the ball . The man can get 6 to 10 points game just by cutting. Pick and roll and actions can take place below three point line and take advantage of his motor and willingness make right basketball play . He can also come off pin downs. It’s a world of potential that can be reached for the young man being 17 years old and simply be competitive on both sides. What is going be upside for him is strength and conditioning coach and getting his man body. This age of basketball playing hard is skill set. Those missed lay up and fades back when driving left turn into going through defenders and drawing fouls. Takes time and young man is only 17 . He has a way higher ceiling than Josh Heart and Andre Iguidaga. They play basketball the right way playing of the ball , cutting, off the ball defense, and just making right basketball play. Watching film of them would help his off the ball development as he puts tools in his tool bag. Sometimes being a greater talent you pull from everyone and can make it to your own version. The name does not have to be sexy all the time to learn . You cannot teach under control motor on both sides.
Ben Simmons but isn’t scared to shoot
He’s literally what MPJ was….
flagg is a far better helpside defender, shot blocker, and playmaker. mpj has him beat on shooting as of rn
@ idc about any of that he plays exactly like MPJ and you’re just flat out wrong. MPJ was doing all that in High school and his few games at Missouri as well. MPJ was also just as highly touted if not more since he was 16.
@@zorotarded178 yeah bro you’re just sucking off mpj. and its fine bc i get it you really wanted him to do what you never could, he just couldn’t do that with his shitty back. cooper gonna make mpj look like a nobody when he enters the league
I mean tbf MPJ likely would have went 1 if it wasn’t for such a major back injury. A lot of the doctors around the league thought it was so bad at the time he could drop to the 2nd, but without it he would have been top 3 minimum
@@matthewvaughan8192 I know that and that’s my point. People either forget or just don’t know the way everyone was talking about MPJ since he was in the Olympics. This kid plays nearly identical to him to the point it’s kind of crazy…. Even the same height and build. Same dribble package to get to that pull up. MPJ was the first guy who was drawing KD comparisons.
Ceiling Tatum, Floor Hachimura
i think his ceiling is higher than Tatum, because he potentially waaay better defender
@vvs516 Tatum is a top tier defender in the NBA. He's also a rebounding machine and improved playmaker. So saying his ceiling is Tatum is already giving a lot of credit to Cooper Flagg.
@@ZMan-c3f im not trying to disrespect Tatum but Flagg has a better int defence and ability to block shots
at least in their both college years
Don’t disrespect flagg saying his ceiling is tatum💀
It was only a matter of time until we got another Bird
Ace Bailey #1
"Cooper Flagg vs Kentucky" He don't have teammates?
Double double and still lost 😂
K-Mart Luka
That’s it? No play drawn up from the high-dollar coaching staff for game deciding play - just give it to the freshman phenom and let him go one-on-five for the win! Ridiculous and a shame. Missed a teachable moment for him and lost the game.
Yes, lot of slipping this yr so far for Duke.
I think his game will translate more in the nba. But he is no Tatum nope. Tatum is way more agile and athletic. He’s more like a Paul George. Just will never be that number 1 guy. Will bounce around the league a little after being a number 1 on a team for like 7 years, until he finds a place and be a solid number 2 guy and win a chip.
@@bobbyw1074 too early to call all this
@@bobbyw1074 Wtf are you on? Early Paul George during the his Pacers days was waaayy more athletic and agile than Jayson Tatum. Only thing Tatum has on George might be playmaking ability.
@@felixrondon8487 PG might be even more athletic than Flagg. But what I’m saying is they have similar games. His game is more PG than Tatum. But bottom line is I don’t think Flagg is a super star. Star yes but not super. Will bounce around like PG as well when they realize he ain’t the one.
Tatum is not more athletic hahaha, scouts thought tatum would be a cone on defense coming out of duke.
@@4evahodlingdoge226 I don’t know what you are watching but defense is a whole other topic. Certain players just don’t want to exert much effort on D so they can score more. But it doesn’t mean they are not athletic.
Forces to much. He will learn to let the game come to him as time goes on.
Prime Lauri Markkanen
Forcing it way too much.
He looks like a better defensive Brandon Ingram. If he is able to get a consistent 3 pointer he may be Tatum pt.2
I think he’ll be a way better post player than Tatum. Think he will be closer to lebron or KG
BBIQ much better than BI~ dude always dribble too much & making slow decision~
@@behonest3639LeBron or KG? You on crack?
Nah he’s literally the exact same player Michael Porter Jr was in HS and college and I mean literally identical nearly.
@@zorotarded178 link me to the footage that makes you say that
This video makes him look very, very overrated
He seems like a point forward with good handles. I’m slightly worried about his athleticism though and if it will translate well in the NBA. Seems like a good #3 option on a contender imo
He’s a freshman 😅 he was the most athletic guy on the court
I think he just needs strength and to develop his shooting and he will be good.
@@Kim-Yo-jong I agree
Great #3 option for sure!
@@Kim-Yo-jong yup he gotta hit the weight room and get bigger if he wants to be physical in the nba
He’s forcing a lot of shots and dribbling too much. That was an ugly 26
Hehe better go watch some Alimoe handles training videos
😫😭🫡🫡
He just won't pass ...
dude needs work on his fundamentals, plays like every play is a pick up game
Lost them the game also
He slipped at the end b/c sweat drops on the court right by their bench after their timeout. Announcers didn’t even notice this.
Cope
Raptors
Great player. But ngl, he blew the game at the end lol. Back to back turnovers without even getting a shot off. He’s got a long ways to go.
1 L
Flagg is good.
Just a tad basic:
No special effects
I see an average BB IQ.
Kon Knueppel is better (I think)
Knueppel shot 5-19 in that game, he's an idiot.
People just be typing to type.
Flagg is far better than Knueppel. Just because Flagg missed a couple of shots, doesn’t make him an average basketball player. I’d say he has a higher basketball iq than Lebron James with the right training. People are so quick to judge. Also do you know the immense pressure this boy is facing right now? And people like you make it worse
Plus HES ONLY 17.
Overrated 😂😂😂
Overated? What game were you watching 😂 26/12/2/2. Is a pretty damn good game for a 17 year old against a ranked team.
@@chrisrezendes48699-19 is bad shooting, you clowns always put up points. But never how they got them. Oh wow he’s 17. You dudes sound like girls saying that.
what is so special about him?
Being 17 and putting up 26/12 with 2 blocks against his 1st ranked college opponent. I personally think he should be a 3/point forward. He's not strong enough to gaurd 4s down low consistently. He'll definitely dominate 3s with his dribble and height.
Two way wing player is what, how many good 2 way wing players are in the nba at 6'8-6'9?
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