On October 6, Beijing time, there are 18 days left before the start of the NBA regular season of the new season. Cooper Flagg, the favorite for the Class of 2025, was interviewed earlier today and bluntly admitted that he is not 100% sure of being the top pick, which was praised by Duke Marshal Joan Shayer.
Born in 2006, Flagg joined Duke basketball last year and was named to the United States National Team this summer, earning praise from several NBA stars for his warm-up games. Among them, NBA legend Garnett once praised him: "It's been a long time since I've seen a white player as good and ruthless as Flagg!" ”
In response to Garnett's compliment, Flagg was very modest in saying: "It's definitely a bit of a surreal feeling. Because, as a Celtics fan, obviously he's a big name in the history of the Green Army for me. Garnett's versatility on the defensive end, competitiveness, these things are not something that can be taught, these are things that you have to have. ”
Flagg then talked about his prospect of being the top pick, saying: "It's definitely not a sure thing that I'm going to be the top pick, definitely not. It's a day-by-day thing. I'm really focused on today, with my team. For me, it's about focusing on my team, this year and what we've got to do. That's not something I'm worried about at the current draft, I haven't even thought about it. ”
Commenting on Flagg's outstanding performance, Duke University coach Joan Shayeer said in an interview: "Flagg has always been a very special player. For me, the most valuable thing about Flagg is that he keeps his game high day in and day out in basic training. He is consistent, he will not fish for three days and dry his nets for two days. Flagg is confident and always gets his job done. ”
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