Kevin Durant Predicts Cooper Flagg Will Become ‘One of the Best All-Time’

Kevin Durant Predicts Cooper Flagg Will Become One of the Best of All Time

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has already seen enough from standout rookie Cooper Flagg to make a bold prediction about his future. The young Mavericks player, despite his team’s rough start to the season, has clearly left a strong impression on the veteran forward.

Dallas has opened the season with a 2–5 record following a 110–102 loss to the Rockets on Monday night. Although several players are dealing with injuries, Durant remains optimistic about Flagg’s potential.

“I think that he’s going to be a hell of a player,” Durant told DallasHoopsJournal.com. “I think that he’s going to be such a nightmare… that… he’ll be considered one of the best of all time.”

At only 18 years old, Flagg is already showing strong two-way ability. Standing at 6 foot 9, he has even taken on duties as a point guard under coach Jason Kidd’s system. So far, he’s averaging 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. While the stats are modest, Durant believes they don’t fully capture his impact.

“You’re going from playing the four and five in college to running point guard or the two,” Durant explained. “That’s going to take some adjustment for anyone. I hate to inject myself into his situation, but I came from playing the four and five in college and entered the league at the two.”

Durant’s endorsement adds weight to the early excitement around Flagg, suggesting that his potential might soon translate into stardom in the NBA.

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Kevin Durant praised rookie Cooper Flagg’s game and adaptability, predicting that the 18-year-old Maverick could develop into one of basketball’s all-time greats.

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