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.

Projected No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg said he has a "positionless" mentality, is open to multiple roles and prioritizes improvement heading into the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday in Brooklyn.