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- 19.2 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 4.1 apg, 1.6 spg, 1.2 bpg, 2.6 topg
- 48.8% FG, 34.8% 3PT, 54.0% 2PT, 53.5% eFG, 80.9% FT, 59.2% TS
- 15.8 BPM
Inching closer to Anthony Davis' 17.24 BPM. Worth mentioning that AD was 19.27 years old when drafted; Cooper will be 18.5, so what he's doing for his age is remarkable. He'll be like one week older than LeBron when he was drafted.
Seems like the claims of his inability to shoot were premature.
This generation's JJ Reddick.
[QUOTE=Lakers Legend#32;14970408]This generation's JJ Reddick.[/QUOTE]
Lol what? One of the more outlandish things I’ve ever seen said in ISH. Which obviously is saying something
[QUOTE=Im Still Ballin;14970313]Cooper will be 18.5, so what he's doing for his age is remarkable. He'll be like one week older than LeBron when he was drafted.[/QUOTE]
I think it's a shame there isn't a better system to keep someone like Coop in college. One more year and he'd have polished his skillset even more. Instead he will likely struggle a bit with the physicality of the NBA and learn slower.
[QUOTE=90sgoat;14970450]I think it's a shame there isn't a better system to keep someone like Coop in college. One more year and he'd have polished his skillset even more. Instead he will likely struggle a bit with the physicality of the NBA and learn slower.[/QUOTE]
Why? Flagg is already extremely polished and well-rounded. Literally the last guy I'd hold back from the pros. His biggest issue (shooting) is something that isn't going to benefit from staying in college. Cooper's playing like NPOY senior Shane Battier except he's a super-young freshman. Not as good of a shooter but a better playmaker.
Staying in college is most beneficial for players who are wet between the ears. This means decision-making, BBall IQ, and awareness. That's more in line with guys like Jaylen Green and Anthony Edwards. They'd have benefitted from the variety of lineups and defenses faced at the collegiate level.
[QUOTE=Im Still Ballin;14970470]Why? Flagg is already extremely polished and well-rounded. Literally the last guy I'd hold back from the pros. His biggest issue (shooting) is something that isn't going to benefit from staying in college. Cooper's playing like NPOY senior Shane Battier except he's a super-young freshman. Not as good of a shooter but a better playmaker.
Staying in college is most beneficial for players who are wet between the ears. This means decision-making, BBall IQ, and awareness. That's more in line with guys like Jaylen Green and Anthony Edwards. They'd have benefitted from the variety of lineups and defenses faced at the collegiate level.[/QUOTE]
Duncan stayed, MJ had two years, Bird had two years etc.
Poor circular logic. It's just a stupid idea. Cooper is way too developed already to waste an extra year in college. Staying in college is for the guys who have clear skill deficiencies and poor awareness, feel for the game, IQ, and decision-making.
There is nothing in Flagg's game that suggests he needs more time playing college ball.
Yeah there isn't any argument for Flagg to stay in school. :facepalm
[QUOTE=90sgoat;14970500]Duncan stayed, MJ had two years, Bird had two years etc.[/QUOTE]
times have changed
[QUOTE=90sgoat;14970500]Duncan stayed, MJ had two years, Bird had two years etc.[/QUOTE]
It's been said, but Flagg doesn't need any seasoning in a "how the game is played" sense. He has an extremely high BBIQ and there is nothing the college game is going to teach him at this point.
Guys like Ace Bailey and VJ Edgecombe are more so guys who'd benefit from staying in college. But even then, there's no guarantee they'd benefit because it ultimately comes down to the individual and their personality. It may just result in reinforcing bad habits because of the larger, primary role. Hero ball/ISO type of stuff.
Cooper with 24/6/5 in a 63 point defensive slugfest. Beast
Flagg going to be the biggest White American star since Larry Bird
[QUOTE=Manny98;14972651]Flagg going to be the biggest White American star since Larry Bird[/QUOTE]
Yep, I completely agree.
We also know what he will look like because we have Franz Wagner who plays almost exactly the same game, except is less mobile and less athletic and much worse on defense.
Coop is around 6-8 to 6-9 so he moves like a wing, but has length like a big man.
Probably will average something like 20-8-5 in his rookie season, then quickly hit 25-10-7-2-2 or something like that.