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Like him or not, Cooper Flagg has at least one thing in common with Tar Heel fans

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While attending the Ryder Cup, former Duke Blue Devil Cooper Flagg had the opportunity to meet Michael Jordan, who famously played for the UNC basketball program.

Below, you can see a picture that the Dallas Mavericks shared of this interaction between Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and Jordan, the six-time NBA champion.

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Now, you may be wondering why this is a big deal. Of course, most Tar Heel fans grew some animosity toward Flagg and his family during his lone season at Duke, especially after his mother, Kelly, made some harsh comments about North Carolina's fan base.