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Forward Cooper Flagg is going to be a name to watch over the next few years.
The 17-year-old phenom was recently named the Gatorade Best Male Player of the Year at the ESPYs after being the top-rated high school recruit in the country.
Now enrolled at Duke, Flagg aims to become a star in college before becoming a star in the NBA.
Flagg was also recently asked by GQ Sports who his all-time NBA starting five would be.
“We got Magic at the one. MJ at the two. Kobe at the three. Lebron at the four. And Kareem at the five,” Flagg said.
Cooper Flagg on his all-time starting 5
Magic Johnson
Michael Jordan
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Thoughts?
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 11, 2024
There are no wrong answers on that list from Flagg, who aims to be among those names when his basketball career is over.
The national high school player of the year just recently took part in practices with Team USA to help prepare them for competition at the Paris Olympics.
Not just anybody receives an invite to play with the best players in the world.
Standing at 6-8 and weighing 200 pounds, Flagg has unique size and ability.
His long arms, good instincts, and overall talent on both sides of the court make him an elite prospect.
As he heads to Duke for however long, he will look to bring that illustrious program another national title.
If healthy and if he produces, look for Flagg to be an NBA lottery pick in the next few years.
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