Feb 5, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) looks on prior to the game against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

Duke Star Cooper Flagg Revealed His All-Time NBA Starting 5

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Feb 27, 2025 5:24 PM ET

Cooper Flagg has establised himself as one of the clear top-two picks in the 2025 NBA Draft this summer.

At just 18, the Duke superstar is arguably the best college basketball player in the country.

Flagg will likley be on an NBA team within the next four months.

Before the season began, he revealed his All-Time NBA starting lineup.

Flagg (via GQsports in 2024): "All-time basketball starting five, I'm gonna go... Magic at the one, MJ at the two, Kobe at the 3, LeBron at the four, and Kareem at the five."

Many fans left comments on the post.

@jaxgambino1880: "A very reasonable list especially for him being as young as he is"

@obe1theplug716: "Thank you someone finally put MJ and Kobe in the same all time lineup just because they both play the same position doesn’t mean they can’t start together"

@JohnMichaelLabrdor: "Its either magic & kareem for pure skill and ability to win or curry & shaq for just insane unadulterated talent in like evryones all-time team"

@alexsolo4085Curry: "MJ, Kobe, Magic, Lebron. Small ball but scoring everywhere"

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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