“He’s a throwback, a little like Tim Duncan with the way he goes about his business. I see some Kevin Garnett there also in terms of the passing, the defensive impact, and the competitiveness, but with less bravado.” One of the anonymous executives from the NBA highly spoke about Cooper Flagg’s potential. The 18-year-old has helped the Blue Devils to 13-2 and 5-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. His performances have many admirers and one of them is whom the executive previously stated.

Taking to his Instagram stories, Celtics legend, Kevin Garnett shared multiple messages as well as a reel from Duke Men’s Basketball page. “Ok Coop we see u bro🫡stay lock 🔐,” he wrote. But that was just the start.

Flagg, in the recent game against the Pittsburgh Panthers, recorded yet another powerful dunk that had his teammate, Tyrese Proctor, calling it one of the best dunks and not just in-game. After successfully stealing the ball from Pittsburgh’s guard, Jaland Lowe, the star freshman did a coast-to-coast on Diaz-Graham. This would earn him a standing ovation as the breath of many fans left the Cameron Indoor stadium. Apart from the 9,314 in attendance, millions at home shared the same reaction. KG one of them.

“The boy coop out here throwing folks in the basket like 😤😤😤 🫡🫡🫡💯” the NBA champion continued his admiration, sharing the reel that had garnered over 6 million views in less than 24 hours.

Just minutes prior to the highlight of the game, Cooper had picked up three fouls, after two of which, he was forced to sit out. The 5-star recruit returned “angry” and with an intention. “I knew I had to do something to help my team,” he admitted. After just 5 points before the halftime, Flagg blazed through with the dunk and finished the evening with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Learning the 18-year-old’s resilience, Kevin Garnett had one final message, this one for Flagg’s opponents.

“WATCH YO HEAD MFS 😤😤🫣” he concluded. Let’s remind you, that this is not the first time Kevin Garnett has noticed the Newport, Maine native.

The Big Ticket had big praise for Cooper Flagg

One of the most promising prospects in the country has been making waves for quite some time now. If you think he is just hype, then we will let you know he has earned ACC Player of the Week twice and Rookie of the Week for the fifth time. Plus, the New Balance athlete leads the fourth-ranked Blue Devils in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. Naturally, the NBA icons would chime in about their views about the 5-star recruit.

In September, KG made predictions about Cooper Flagg’s potential and how he would only continue to grow with the influence around him. “When it comes to being a leader, with all the exposure he has gotten in high school, he is used to leading a team, he is used to the attention. He is used to walking to the gym and people knowing who he is, that superstardom, that follows you… When you’re joining a team, that’s what you’re locking into, the links of the other greats around you and the other good players that are around you.”

Since then and now, Kevin Garnett seems to have his eye on the Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award. Head coach Jon Scheyer already believes him to be the best player in the country. “He’s proven it with who he’s played and how he’s done it in such a mature way,” he says. Averaging 17.5 points and 8.5 rebounds, Cooper Flagg’s year is sure to keep an eye on.