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Kendrick Perkins picks the better player between Cooper Flagg and AJ Dybantsa

Kendrick Perkins picked the Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg while discussing the generational talent in the NBA, with AJ Dybantsa’s name also being thrown in the mix.

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Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Kendrick Perkins stated that Cooper Flagg is a generational talent, while AJ Dybantsa is not.
Perkins highlighted on the "The Road Trippin'" podcast that Flagg reclassified high school classes and still dominated.
Flagg won Rookie of the Year with the Dallas Mavericks after averaging 21 points per game in 2025-26.

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NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins named Cooper Flagg over AJ Dybantsa when discussing which young star is a true generational talent. Speaking on "The Road Trippin'" podcast, Perkins praised Flagg's dominance and decision to reclassify in high school, arguing that Flagg is unique while Dybantsa is not quite on the generational level despite his offensive skillset.

Flagg won Rookie of the Year with the Dallas Mavericks after averaging 21 points per game and scoring 51 points in a game against the Orlando Magic. Meanwhile, Dybantsa was drafted first overall by the Washington Wizards following a college season averaging 25 points at BYU, but he has yet to play a regular season NBA game.

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