Prior to the draft getting underway, Flagg spoke out and offered who he feels is his NBA comparison. If he can become the kind of player that his comparison is, the Mavericks are going to be a very happy franchise. As shared by House of Highlights, Flagg compared himself to current Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard.

Cooper Flagg’s Insane Projected Salary Emerges Before NBA Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When the 2025 NBA Draft tips off on Wednesday night, it is widely expected that the first name out of commissioner Adam Silver's mouth will be Cooper Flagg, the Duke phenom who is set to be selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks.

Cooper Flagg lived up to every expectation during one season at Duke and has the potential for NBA superstardom.