Ahead of his second NBA season, Dallas Mavericks star forward Cooper Flagg was praised by former NBA player DeMarcus Cousins on the Gil’s Arena podcast.Cousins called Flagg a mix of players like LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant, but…
Los Angeles Lakers legend Byron Scott defended Boston Celtics icon Larry Bird following comparisons made to Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg. Speaking on Byron Scott's Fast Break, Scott conceded that Flagg is more athletic than Bird, but argued that Bird remains far superior in shooting, passing, and basketball IQ.
The discussion followed remarks by DeMarcus Cousins on the Gil's Arena podcast evaluating Flagg against past and present stars. Flagg enters his second NBA season with the Mavericks after winning Rookie of the Year with averages of 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game.
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