Kevin Durant described Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg as “a nightmare” on the court and predicted it is only a matter of time before Flagg fully adapts and excels.
Following the Mavericks' 110–102 loss to the Houston Rockets, Durant, a 15-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion, shared his thoughts on Flagg’s performance and potential. Through seven games, Flagg has averaged 13.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.9 assists, demonstrating the kind of versatile two-way play that justified his top draft pick.
In the recent game against the Rockets, Flagg contributed 12 points, five rebounds, and two assists, showing steady development.
“I think that he’s going to be a hell of a player. I think that he’s going to be such a nightmare… that… he’ll be considered one of the best of all time.”
Durant expressed strong confidence that Cooper Flagg will develop into one of the greatest players in NBA history over time.
Summary: Kevin Durant foresees Cooper Flagg evolving into one of the NBA’s all-time greats, highlighting the rookie’s early impact and immense potential for the Mavericks' future.