Cooper Flagg and Kevin Garnett (Images Credit: Getty Images)
Cooper Flagg, a freshman at Duke University, is already generating massive attention as the projected top pick for the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg committed to Duke last year after leading the Eagles to an impressive 33-0 record. His talent has not only impressed at the college level but also on the international stage.

Flagg has made history by being a part of Team USA’s Select Team for the Paris Olympics. It marked the first time since 2013 that a college player has been selected for the team, as the rest of the squad consists of players who have already completed their rookie seasons in the NBA.

Former NBA star Kevin Garnett has become a fan of Flagg’s talent. On the latest episode of Ticket & The Truth on the All The Smoke podcast, Garnett praised the young player’s potential, recognizing him as a future NBA star.

“He [Flagg] got that superstar potential that you can come in and put product behind him, you know what I’m saying. We ain’t had no bad a** cold a** white boy like this in a long time. That’s some real s**t,” Garnett said.

Cooper Flagg Reflects on His Surprise Selection to Team USA Select Team

For Cooper Flagg, being a part of Team USA even before the NBA was an exciting opportunity. In an interview with ESPN, Flagg shared his surprise and gratitude for the chance to compete alongside some of the best basketball players in the world.

“I was pretty surprised just because it’s not like a normal thing. So I was definitely really honored and just excited that I had this opportunity. If you think about it, you’re able to learn from it. If you look at their team, it’s nobody better,” Flagg said.

“So it’s just being come out here and learn; this is a great experience, and I’m really just humbled, and I’m really grateful and blessed that I was selected,” he added.

According to Joe Vardon and Sam Amick of The Athletic, Flagg’s performance during the camp impressed his peers. In fact, the majority of Team USA players voted him as the best player on the Select Team.

Chet Holmgren Has A Beautiful One-Word Response To 48-Year-Old NBA White Chocolate Showcasing Skills

Chet Holmgren and Jason Williams (Images Credit: Getty Images and X/TheHoopCentral)
2006 NBA champion Jason Williams, popularly known as White Chocolate, recently created a social media buzz with his basketball skills at the age of 48. Oklahoma City Thunder standout Chet Holmgren is among the NBA community reacting to the former Miami Heat guard’s skills.

In his 12-year NBA career, Jason Williams played for several teams, including the Sacramento Kings, the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Orlando Magic. He was known for his incredible passing skills and street ball-influenced playing style.

In a video that circulated on social media, the 48-year-old wowed onlookers with his behind-the-back dimes, bounce passes, and other creative skills. The video, shared by Hoop Central, garnered the attention of several fans, and Chet Holmgren gave a one-word response about Williams’ skills. Holmgren tweeted, “Art.”

Chet Holmgren Trains With Trae Young Ahead Of 2024-25 Season

While the Thunder standout reacted to Jason Williams’ recent video, fans love Holmgren’s offseason training videos. This week, the 22-year-old star was spotted training with Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young, Moses Moody, and Moses Brown. The second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft impressed the fans with his three-point shooting and hooping abilities.