๐ฅ Brotherhood Draft Watch: NBA Icon Chris Paul Declares โCooper Flagg Is RealโโCould The No.โฏ1 Pick Dominate from Dayโฏ1?
After weeks of buzz, Chris Paul, one of the NBA’s most respected floor generals, finally broke his silence on Duke phenom Cooper Flagg โ and the verdict is beyond glowing. On The Pat McAfee Show, Paul, now a free agent, said:
> โIโm in L.A. right now, and Cooper Flagg has been out there. Iโve been in the gym with him a couple of times and whatnotโheโs as real as advertised.โ
Thatโs more than just a compliment. Coming from a Hall-of-Fame-caliber veteran whoโs shared the court with stars like Steph Curry and Devin Booker, this is validation at the highest level. Paul hasnโt just watched Flagg โ heโs worked out with him, and heโs impressed.
๐ Why CP3โs Stamp of Approval Matters
1. Proven credibility. Paulโs praise carries weight โ heโs seen it all and usually reserved with his statements.
2. Mavs in focus. With Dallas holding the No.โฏ1 pick, insiders believe any trade talk is off the table โ they want Flagg next to Luka Donฤiฤ .
3. Instant mentorship. Paulโs presence in the gym hints at a potential veteran-mentor relationship, even if he joins another team .
๐ฎ What Comes Next
Draft Combine & Workouts. Scouts will dissect every move. Can Flagg back up Paulโs praise when it counts?
Draft Night (Juneโฏ25โ26). With Dallas expected to select him, the honeymoon begins.
Rookie expectations. Can Flagg translate his college dominance (19.2 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 4.2 APG) into NBA two-way stardom?
Paulโs endorsement doesnโt just add to the hypeโit amplifies it. Flaggโs freshman year already cemented his status; now, a living legend is calling him โreal.โ NBA fans, mark your calendars: this is the next true test of Cooper Flaggโs pro path.
