Duke Blue Devils standout Cooper Flagg has been the talk of the league since the NBA draft lottery was finalized. With the Dallas Mavericks shockingly winning the No. 1 pick, he's expected to join forces with Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis to begin his career.

The Washington Wizards will have the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, which is just about the worst-case scenario for their franchise.

Unfortunately, the Jazz did not get the No. 1 pick and fell all the way to the No. 5 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, which was their worst-case scenario. This means the Jazz lost 65 games and won't even get a top prospect like Cooper Flagg or Dylan Harper for their troubles.

NBA fans on X chimed in with their reactions to the Flagg-Pippen comparison as it grabbed attention on social media. One user commented that Flagg's ability to take over a game is more reminiscent of LeBron James than Scottie Pippen, while another questioned whether Flagg is the same type of "quick-twitch" athlete Pippen was in his prime.

As a help defender, Flagg shines. His quick twitch muscles sync up perfectly with his brain to allow him to fly in and block shots at the rim and knock away pass attempts in the gaps. Cooper has a plus wingspan and a sturdy frame and has mastered his physical gifts to be come a special off-ball defender.