Prior to the draft getting underway, Flagg spoke out and offered who he feels is his NBA comparison. If he can become the kind of player that his comparison is, the Mavericks are going to be a very happy franchise. As shared by House of Highlights, Flagg compared himself to current Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard.

Cooper Flagg lived up to every expectation during one season at Duke and has the potential for NBA superstardom.

Cooper Flagg's odds to be the top pick in the draft had reached -100,000 at multiple sportsbooks Thursday morning, meaning a bettor would need to risk $1,000 to win $1 on the Duke product going first overall to the Dallas Mavericks.