Kevin Durant Predicts Cooper Flagg Will Become One of the Best All-Time
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant believes rookie sensation Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks is destined for greatness. Despite Dallas struggling early this season with a 2–5 record after a 110–102 loss to the Rockets, Durant has high praise for the young star.
“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.”
Flagg’s Promising Start
At only 18, Cooper Flagg has already demonstrated strong two-way potential. The 6’9” forward, now trusted with point guard duties under head coach Jason Kidd, averages 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3 assists per game.
While the stats are modest, Durant emphasizes that Flagg’s impact goes beyond the numbers.
“You’re going from in college playing four and five to playing point guard, two guard,” Durant said. “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.”
Durant’s Perspective
Drawing comparisons from his own career, Durant highlighted how positional changes challenge young players early in their NBA journey. His confidence in Flagg suggests he sees the rookie’s adaptability and mindset as traits of future greatness.
Author’s Summary
Kevin Durant sees Cooper Flagg as a generational talent whose adaptability and drive could make him one of basketball’s all-time greats.