NBA fans on X chimed in with their reactions to the Flagg-Pippen comparison as it grabbed attention on social media. One user commented that Flagg's ability to take over a game is more reminiscent of LeBron James than Scottie Pippen, while another questioned whether Flagg is the same type of "quick-twitch" athlete Pippen was in his prime.

The Dallas Mavericks will draft Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick, and he'll play with two former Kentucky Wildcats.

As a help defender, Flagg shines. His quick twitch muscles sync up perfectly with his brain to allow him to fly in and block shots at the rim and knock away pass attempts in the gaps. Cooper has a plus wingspan and a sturdy frame and has mastered his physical gifts to be come a special off-ball defender.

Kendall Cooper is one of the top blueliners available in the 2025 PWHL Draft. The Quinnipiac captain will be a top three round pick this year bringing her mobile game to the PWHL.

Bryant profiles perfectly there as a long ... He’ll be the second-youngest player in this draft class behind Cooper Flagg and is averaging 12 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks ...

The projected No. 1 overall draft pick may have grown a bit in his one-and-done Duke basketball campaign.

Cooper Flagg expects to be the No. 1 pick of the upcoming NBA draft. But how much do you know about the superstar basketball player's family? Find out more here.

Coming soon to Dallas? Flagg was a star with the Blue Devils who showed the ability to thrive as a scorer, playmaker and defender.