George's take came from a larger conversation with Carmelo Anthony on Flagg's trajectory at the next level and how he compares to others, namely former Rutgers star Ace Bailey. As a freshman, Bailey averaged 17.6 points per game and 7.2 rebounds last season with the Scarlet Knights.

The 2025 NBA Draft is right around the corner. While the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to begin on Thursday, the draft is coming up quickly and will be held on June 25. Duke star Cooper Flagg is ready to be the No. 1 overall pick and get his career underway.

Cooper Flagg is about to be the highest-paid player from the 2025 NBA Draft class. But Flagg already set a record for NIL deals, according to ESPN's Howard Bryant.