So, this kid Cooper Flagg, who's only 17 and about to start college at Duke, went and played a practice game with the US Olympic basketball team, which is basically a bunch of NBA superstars. And, get this, he totally killed it! This high schooler went up against big-time players like LeBron James, and he didn't just hold his own, he basically stole the whole show.
Cooper was part of this special team that got invited to play with the Olympic squad, and let me tell you, he didn't just blend in. He went toe-to-toe with guys like Anthony Davis, Jrue Holiday, and Bam Adebayo and didn't look out of place at all. It was like watching a young wolf hang with the big dogs and not just survive, but look like he could lead the pack.
Afterward, Cooper was pretty chill about the whole thing. He said, "It was dope to be there. It was a big deal for me." But he also knew that playing with the big guys showed him just how much more work he's got to put in. "The strength, the speed, all of it," he said, "It's crazy how much there is to improve."
This practice match was like a sneak peek into the future of basketball. Cooper's performance had everyone talking, and now everyone's hyped to see what he does next. Starting at Duke is going to be huge for him, and it's pretty clear that this isn't the last time we're going to hear about him.
The whole thing just goes to show that even when you're playing with the best in the world, age is just a number. Cooper's got some serious game, and if he keeps it up, he's going to be a name everyone knows. So, keep an eye on this kid, because he's going places.
