For years, Cooper Flagg was in the spotlight 24/7. He hadn’t even suited up to play for Duke, and he was already the most talked about player in all of college basketball.
From being a viral star at Montverde Academy to holding his own against legitimate NBA superstars in the Team USA scrimmages, he proved to be the next star.
Nevertheless, he never allowed that to change who he is. According to fellow Duke star Kon Knueppel, who was recently drafted by the Charlotte Hornets, he was just a sensational human being.
Kon Knueppel tips his hat to Cooper Flagg
“He was great,” Knueppel told Taylor Rooks. “It extends beyond him just being my teammate or whatever. He actually cares for me and wants me to have success. And we feel that way about each other. “But to see someone so excited for someone else’s success, you don’t see that all the time… that was really cool. I got a little choked up when I saw it for the first time. That was a special thing.”
Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils
Everybody knew that Flagg was a great player, but those who know him can attest to his character and the fact that he was an even better person. That says a lot about someone used to the spotlight.
As for Knueppel, he might not be as highly touted as his fellow Blue Devils teammate, but he also has the potential to be a perennial All-Star at the next level.
