Is Cooper Flagg a #1 Pick Lock? | First Look

[@qwertyytrewq8597]

weird player because I don't think he really has a stand out offensive skill at the collegiate level but at the same time a 17 year old without stand out skills averaging those stats and willing his team to wins in the lead role is kinda crazy

[@scottwickett1273]

Yea, he's fucking incredible.

[@gym_bob]

Great critique! Thankyou for sharing.......Coop is a prodigy. He was playing against college kids at the age of 12. He received his first scholarship offer while in the 8th grade! He learns quickly and he never makes the same mistake twice! His own coach said, "I don't know of any 17 year old who could play at this level, let alone score over 20 points!" He will develop quickly and be a number one pick. I am sure!

[@averagesixersfan9778]

currently yeah, feels like a jalen johnson + instead of the AK47 and Pippen comps he got

[@camillaquelladegliaggettiv4303]

Brent Barry who can pass?

[@the77th]

Someone who knows basketball! Rare sighting! You are 1 trillion % correct

[@DEVILONBOTHSHOULDERS]

the ak47/pippen comps are about his ceiling rn he looks like jalen johnson+ but hes also still *17 years old*

[@kam_12_]

@@DEVILONBOTHSHOULDERSand jalen, who was already 19, didnt look this good at duke either

[@DEVILONBOTHSHOULDERS]

@@kam_12_ thats what the plus means

[@Domo8186]

Hornets would be an ideal fit for him. 0 pressure to be a #1 scoring option.

[@jwordxyz]

Spurs

[@x416xmusic]

True

[@jcthevisualizer6101]

Isaiah evans is underated on that team. He is there best weapon behind cooper

[@WestCoastCheeseHead]

He’s gonna be my number 1 till draft day his floor is Andrei Kirilinko and his ceiling is Jayson Tatum, Ace Bailey is struggling to get to the rim from the games I watched so far and he’s getting that tunnel vision

[@zay222True]

Y’all gotta chill with the Tatum comp n I’m Duke fan he more so a aggressive Brandon Ingram fr

[@virajs.8864]

@@zay222Truehis defensive ceiling is much higher than Tatum's but I agree his offense is nowhere near as polished at the same point

[@zay222True]

@@virajs.8864 thank you and I agree with you on your point bc he seems very lively on the defensive end

[@rob.parsnips]

People gotta chill with predicting ceilings in general, how many people predicted Jokic's ceiling was the freakin goat?

[@thisrecording31]

Another fantastic video, sheesh. I'll make my case: there's only a few things that Cooper Flagg does better than Hunter Tyson. He's more physical and a better defender, but Tyson is more advanced offensively with a better handle, and is likely to be a better shooter. Cooper is much more valuable as a true four who can defend 1-4, but I'm just taking Dylan Harper 10 times out of ten.

[@leonardgiraud]

Thanks a lot man, great video as always 🔥

[@theeggreat4]

It’s funny because he’s not Lebron at all but at that age Lebron could not shoot and would airball once a game. I think the form is good and he will eventually have a decent shot but I want to see him be more a driver than shooter. I would like to see him model his game like a smaller Giannis not like a wing.

[@Hardwork0407]

This kid is legit

[@dvstx]

What likely lottery teams do you think Flagg would complement the most?

[@nickhopson]

All of the lottery teams have needs that he can address. But based on personnel, I think Portland is a great fit. Washington too.

[@camillaquelladegliaggettiv4303]

​@@nickhopson a Flagg-Sarr frontcourt would be a nofly zone haha

[@nickhopson]

@@camillaquelladegliaggettiv4303 as would a Clingan Flagg frontcourt!

[@PhinsBlazers]

him & cligan too

[@Bandicoot19]

Him and Scottie Barnes would be one of the most unique wing pairings we’ve seen in awhile. Toronto should be the answer but Washington and Portland could form some very scary defensive frontcourts.

[@patrickmccormick8473]

I feel like if we are having the conversation, that in itself means that he isn’t a lock. Personally I would probably take him 1st overall but a lock is a strong label to put on a player.

[@WilsonIIIAaron]

I think he will become a player like Jalen Johnson or Bigger Dyson Daniels , Maybe not have enough dribble skills , but he can defense , can passing & can C&S , a very good second core player If he can improve his offense skills in future , he really can be a player like Jayson Tatum , a All Way player , maybe need lots of years , but l believe he can do it.

[@kam_12_]

yeah it probably gonna depend on where he goes and how well they can help in his development as well as just how much he wants it, bc he has all the tools. those type of players are coveted in todays nba and he has a chance to be a superstar roleplayer in that sense

[@carter43758]

I like the better Jalen Johnson comp, all around 20/8/5 guy with much better defense and maybe shooting

[@AlbassaWane]

Dylan?👀

[@therockneverstops8261]

He’s a future Washington Wizard. His floor is Aaron Gordon type of player and his ceiling is Blake Griffin (I’m speaking in game style vs exact replica)

[@jalenjohnson0339]

I do agree with the comments on here his game does look similar to Jalen Johnson. If that’s like his floor then Cooper Flagg going to be an all star and a solid number two option but he still young so he can get better and he probably has a higher ceiling then that

[@dearmas9068]

I want to see Flagg on the Pistons or Blazers

[@Oldmanandasea]

Hi! I would love to get more into fantasy dynasty bball, what would you suggest should be things I should do in order to become successful in terms of assessing the right talent? Unfortunately can't watch the college games live, but would like to improve my overall know-how. Thanks!

[@CarloBarlo69]

Analyzing opportunity for prospects is key. The team that drafts the player needs to have a path for the prospect to truly develop and take the helm of the team.

[@steph899]

How do you feel about Flagg’s rebounding?

[@themasterofthemat]

Been a little disappointed to his start (expected more outlier stocks as opposed to very good and his shot is worse than I thought) but he's still 17 and has great feel

[@robitaillecopeland1996]

the answer is yes. He's locked in at #1. Anyone suggesting otherwise is as dumb as the people that suggested Scoot could go over Wembanyama

[@georockmann7113]

You guys are funny. He's not a lock. Youre so blinded by the hype that you don't even realize that dylan harper has definitely been playing better so far and looks like he could easily have a better career than flagg

[@scottwickett1273]

@@georockmann7113 You don't know what you're talking about.

[@georockmann7113]

@@scottwickett1273 What makes you say that?

[@scottwickett1273]

​@@georockmann7113 Watching both of the players in question, live in high school and on TV this season.

[@georockmann7113]

@@scottwickett1273 Ok? Dylan still has been playing better so far and his game looks like it will translate better than flaggs

[@charlesjohnson536]

COOPER FLAGG IS ANDREI KIRILENKO 2.0 .. HE'S AN ALL-STAR GLUE GUY .. AND CAN BE THE 3RD BEST PLAYER ON A NBA CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENDER ..

[@rhyanellmadesbscs3173]

i hope my spurs get him , imagine wemby and him playing together. Spurs could be the number 1 defensive team next year if they got him.

[@chronicle_4]

You can't teach defensive instincts which he has. Offense can be developed and thought.

[@Identify_As_Right]

He would have to fall objectively behind the other guys to drop behind #1 given his brand status above everyone else. Even if he's just a solid players he's going to outsell the rest of the draft class combined in merch/marketability

[@georockmann7113]

Lmao when has that ever mattered for the number 1 pick?

[@Wuftalksports]

Nah his marketability is dropping significantly behind Harper and Bailey! Once he gets into tournament play with real competition his averages will go down lower! He turns 18 this week and also shoots 22 percent! He’s pretty basic

[@Identify_As_Right]

@@georockmann7113 when the pelicans had the #1. Even if they liked morant more they couldn't not take Zion because he was already one of the ten most popular NBA players before he even got drafted. The bears had to take Caleb Williams even if they liked Daniels more. It happens quite often. If you take the consensus #1 and he busts you might save your job as a GM. If you pass on the consensus #1 and the guy you draft is a bust then you getting fired fo sho. That's why if it's at all close then Flagg will get drafted before these other dudes. Guaranteed positive revenue is more important to some GM/owners than actually trying to build a contender.

[@georockmann7113]

@Identify_As_Right There's literally 0 indication that the pelicans or any other team would've preferred to draft morant over zion. And zion wasnt a lock for number 1 because of his popularity. It was because he was actually one of the best prospects ever. You say it happens quite often and then proceed to make up a fake example. Also flagg is no lock for the number 1 spot. No team would be crazy for taking harper over him

[@Identify_As_Right]

@georockmann7113 Greg Oden over Durant. Two great prospects, but one is way more popular. Jabari parker. Luka not going #1 because he had zero popularity. Consensus #1 generally means you are thought of to be the best, but that general thought might be artificial due to the mass popularity sparking group think on a guy. Zion had a ton of red flags that were overlooked due to ungodly popularity and marketing propaganda. The dude has a terrible work ethic and isn't good at really anything. Just absurdly strong and athletic. It's in the same vein of thought as drafting need over best player available. It's not the end all be all, but it is serious bonus points to already have your own brand value before getting drafted. NBA teams are a business first and the brand will always outweigh the integrity

[@dillon4060]

He's 17.

[@we_lit6001]

Don’t think he’s a number one option.. think like Gil said.. his game is more suited for like third option… MAYBE 2 option.. even tho they have different body types, for ME.. hes like a longer version Jrue Holiday, he’s going to be one of those missing pieces you need for a championship run.. when you need buckets, he’ll get you points, when you need somebody to guard somebody, he’s the guy, don’t think he’s a Number one option, I could even say AJ Dybantza is more polished than Cooper right now. Think ACE Bailey, down the road could become better than Flag. Could be wrong tho.

[@scottwickett1273]

Wait, Gil who? Gil Arenas? He's one of the dumbest public figures, we shouldn't be listening to him about anything. Also 6-9 Jrue goes #1 in approximately 90% of the drafts in history, including this one.

[@we_lit6001]

@ I would still listen to his opinion cus he actually made it to the league🤷🏽… and he was a all-star. So, I can actually say that some of his takes could be crazy but he made it 🤷🏽.. and your probably right, he might go first overall, but he’ll prob under achieve .. I think Ace is better.

[@x416xmusic]

I don’t think so. Not a lock. A great option/choice

[@god_when333]

Bet the only reason he'll go no.1 is his age, skillwise harper is wayyy above him.

[@evanblake6996]

first

[@Hidanzs]

Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey are a better pick

[@georockmann7113]

Cooper has definitely become overrated by fans. The whole "hes only 17" thing should replace the jayson tatum meme at this point. I really think by the time the draft comes dylan harper will be first on most nba teams boards

[@scottwickett1273]

You're doing this wrong.

[@georockmann7113]

@@scottwickett1273 Doing what wrong?

[@Wuftalksports]

He’s pretty average and overrated! They built him up to be something he can’t live up to! Also he turns 18 this week so they can stop the “he’s only 17” crap. Can’t create his own shot, only score on fast break and easy to be the leading scorer on a team when knepple is your second leading scorer lol. He shoots 22 percent from 3 and 42 percent from the field when most his shots are downlow. Once conference play comes in to play he will be exposed and his averages will go down! Trust me!

[@synceresanders4592]

Rage bait😂👎🏿

[@Wuftalksports]

He’s pretty average and overrated! They built him up to be something he can’t live up to! Also he turns 18 this week so they can stop the “he’s only 17” crap. Can’t create his own shot, only score on fast break and easy to be the leading scorer on a team when knepple is your second leading scorer lol. He shoots 22 percent from 3 and 42 percent from the field when most his shots are downlow. Once conference play comes in to play he will be exposed and his averages will go down! Trust me!

[@carsonnations1497]

You might be mentally ill. He definitely can create his own shot 😂.