Blake Griffin Praises 'Complete' Cooper Flagg as Mavs Rookie Prepares for NBA Debut

Dallas Mavericks rookie wing/forward Cooper Flagg is entering the league with an immeasurable amount hype surrounding his name.

Former No. 1 overall pick and six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin recently expressed his excitement about the kind of prospect Flagg could become.

“I think he’s the most complete player that we’ve seen come into the NBA in recent memory,” Griffin said on the Post Moves podcast with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston. “I’m not saying he doesn’t have room to grow, he still has a ton of room to grow, but he passes, he shoots, he defends, he rebounds. He seems like a great teammate, seems like a great kid.

With a 6-9, 221-pound frame and 7-0 wingspan, Flagg’s unique versatility on both ends of floor has the potential to present matchup nightmares for opposing teams.

During NBA Summer League play, the former Duke superstar showcased his ability to play on the ball and initiate offense while also being able to defend smaller quicker guards.

“What’s the red flag? Which is really exciting for basketball to have these young guys. I mean, even Wemby (Victor Wembanyama), very complete, as well. But Cooper is able to play so many different positions, guard so many different positions, that is exciting,” Griffin said.

Flagg is also joining a Mavericks team that has playoff expectations and a solid core already in place.

If Cooper Flagg can meet the lofty expectations surrounding him, he has the potential not only to make an immediate impact but also to help elevate the Mavericks into legitimate championship contention.