Teen sensation Cooper Flagg names Michael Jordan as GOAT, Kawhi Leonard as best defender 

Cooper Flagg's impressive showing at the camp has many predicting a bright future for the young player.

Teen sensation Cooper Flagg names Michael Jordan as GOAT, Kawhi Leonard as best defender 

Michael Jordan, Cooper Flagg and Kawhi Leonard

Cooper Flagg, the 17-year-old basketball sensation, recently weighed in on the GOAT debate. Unsurprisingly, he chose Michael Jordan as the best NBA player of all time. In a rapid-fire challenge with Slam Magazine, Flagg named Jordan as his top pick. The teenager cited his impressive resume of six titles, six Finals MVPs, and five MVPs.

Flagg’s selection of Michael Jordan as the GOAT may have raised some eyebrows, as some players of his generation have opted for LeBron James as their top choice. However, Jordan’s impressive career statistics and accolades make a strong case for his status as the greatest ever.

Furthermore, when asked to name the best defender of all time, Flagg surprisingly chose Kawhi Leonard. Leonard is undoubtedly one of the finest defenders in the league. He has two DPOY awards and seven All-Defensive team selections. However, some may argue that other players like MJ or even Scottie Pippen could be considered the best defenders of all time.

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Flagg’s selections are a testament to his admiration for Jordan’s impressive career and Leonard’s defensive prowess. As a rising star in the basketball world, Flagg’s opinions on the game are sure to be closely followed, and his choices in this challenge have sparked interesting debate among fans and analysts alike.

Cooper Flagg impresses NBA Stars at Team USA camp, earns praise from Kevin Durant

Cooper Flagg made a strong impression at the Team USA basketball camp. Despite his age, he impressed NBA players with his skills and maturity. Flagg was part of the select squad that scrimmaged against the national team. Needless to say, his performance left many in awe.

Kevin Durant, a two-time NBA Finals MVP, was among those who praised Flagg. KD noted that Flagg possessed the demeanor of a much more experienced player. Plus, his ability to focus only on the game, especially at such a young age was a sign of good things to come.

He looks like a hell of a player. He's only going to get better with more experience. 17 years old, coming in here playing like a vet almost. No emotion. Just going out there and doing his job. That's a good sign.
Kevin Durant at a recent Team USA presser

Flagg’s impressive showing at the camp has many predicting a bright future for the young player. He will take his talents to Duke in 2024-25, but it’s likely to be a short stay at the college level before he makes the jump to the NBA. 

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