Kevin Durant Predicts Cooper Flagg's Bright Future
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has made a bold prediction about rookie sensation Cooper Flagg, believing the Mavericks teenager is destined to become one of the greatest players of all time.
Dallas Mavericks’ Challenging Start
The Mavericks have not had an ideal start to the season, standing at 2-5 after a 110-102 loss to the Houston Rockets on Monday night. Despite the team being hampered by injuries, Durant remains impressed with Flagg’s potential.
Durant’s Confidence in Flagg
“I think that he’s going to be a hell of a player. I think that he’s going to be such a nightmare… that… he’ll be considered one of the best of all time.” — Kevin Durant, DallasHoopsJournal.com
Flagg’s Early Career Performance
At just 18 years old, Flagg has already demonstrated promising two-way abilities. The 6’9” forward has taken on the point guard role under coach Jason Kidd, averaging 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. While these numbers are modest, Durant emphasizes that the stats don’t capture the full extent of Flagg’s talent.
Adapting to a New Role
“I think that you’re going from in college playing four and five to playing point guard, two guard. That’s going to be an adjustment period for everybody. I hate to inject myself into his [situation], but I came in college playing four, five. I came to the league playing a two.” — Kevin Durant
Durant highlights the challenge Flagg faces in transitioning positions, drawing from his own experience adjusting to new roles when entering the league.
Author’s summary: Kevin Durant predicts Cooper Flagg will evolve into an all-time great, praising the young talent’s adaptability and potential despite early season challenges.