ESPN.com · Apr 3, 2025
Cooper Flagg's best NBA comps: Tatum, Pippen and Kawhi
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Cooper Flagg, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, leads Duke into the Final Four against Houston on Saturday (8:49 p.m. ET, CBS), and his exceptional play begs the question: To which NBA players -- both past and present -- does he best compare?
ESPN talked to NBA executives and scouts, who came up with five comparisons based on Flagg's developing offensive skills, versatility and defensive prowess.
Player comps, though often divisive, are inextricable from how prospects are discussed among scouts. While imperfect, they can be useful in setting expectations and envisioning roles a player might grow into.