Kevin Garnett has never been one to hold back his opinions, especially when it comes to basketball. In a recent episode of ‘Ticket and the Truth’, the NBA Hall of Famer expressed high praise for Duke freshman Cooper Flagg, calling him a “bad a** cold a** white boy” and labeling him as the next potential superstar. Garnett’s comments are significant because of his deep understanding of the game and his ability to recognize talent.
“I’ve seen Cooper Flagg play against NBA players… What I saw was a great test of what it’s gonna take to be on this level. I saw a little bit of it.”
“When it comes to being a leader with all the exposure he’s gotten in high school, he’s used to leading a team, he’s used to the attention, he’s used to walking to the gym and people knowing who he is.”
“That superstardom, that follows you. You have to have that to be on a team.”
“Cooper, I ain’t really heard him speak a lot but when I watch him play; he’s got superstar around him. I can see kids wanting to be like that and play like that.” (25:25)
Kevin Garnett was clear about how impressed he is with Flagg, particularly when comparing him to other young talents. He also drew parallels between Flagg and Paolo Banchero, another Duke standout, noting how their games seemed more suited for the NBA than college.
Cooper Flagg, who has garnered significant attention for his incredible versatility and leadership, is already making waves in the basketball world. Standing at 6’9”, Flagg has the size, skillset, and basketball IQ to be a major force at the next level.
His accolades from high school include winning the Maine Gatorade Player of the Year award as a freshman, followed by stellar performances in the U17 FIBA World Cup where he helped Team USA secure a gold medal. This kind of early success sets him apart from many of his peers and is a major reason why people like Garnett are so confident in his future.
At Montverde Academy, one of the premier high school programs in the country, Flagg led his team to an undefeated season and an eighth national championship, further solidifying his status as one of the most promising young players in the game. Garnett sees this kind of trajectory as a signal that Flagg could be something special, noting that his leadership, combined with his comfort under the spotlight, is key to his potential superstardom.
Despite his praise, Garnett also acknowledged the challenges Flagg will face as his career progresses. In college, and eventually the NBA, the young forward will have to contend with players who will be targeting him due to the considerable hype surrounding him.
Flagg’s journey to stardom is far from complete, but with the kind of endorsement that Garnett has given him, it’s clear that the expectations are high. As Flagg prepares for his freshman year at Duke and a likely future in the NBA, the basketball world will be watching to see if he can live up to the hype. For now, though, Garnett’s words place him squarely in the conversation as one of the most exciting prospects in recent memory.
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