Projected number one overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, Cooper Flagg, named Jayson Tatum as his favorite player and the one he models his game after, while also listing the Boston Celtics as his favorite NBA team.
The undisputed number one overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, Cooper Flagg, is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated prospects in recent history.
Jonathan Isaac
Jonathan Isaac
Team: Orlando Magic
Position: SF, PF
Age: 27
Height: 208 cm
Weight: 95 kg
Birth place: New York, United States of America
However, not everyone is fully familiar with Flagg’s game just yet. The prospect himself is trying to model his style after Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum, whom he also named as his favorite player, couple of years ago.
Flagg has been a lifelong Celtics fan, having grown up in New England—the region the team calls home.
Despite naming Tatum as his favorite player, Flagg isn’t a fan of the comparison, emphasizing that he’s focused on becoming the best version of himself.
"I wouldn’t personally compare myself to Jayson Tatum in many ways," Flagg said in an interview with Sports Illustrated.
"I think there’s some comparisons, but I just try to be my own player on the court, try and do what I can just to be myself and make as many winning plays as possible."
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