Ex-NBA player Gilbert Arenas “not impressed” by Cooper Flagg; picks Rutgers’ Ace Bailey instead

[Tango Two]

Ex-NBA player Gilbert Arenas “not impressed” by Cooper Flagg; picks Rutgers’ Ace Bailey instead

Cooper Flagg's first official Division I game for Duke is in the books, and Gilbert Arenas is not impressed.

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[Knight Owl]

Ex-NBA player Gilbert Arenas “not impressed” by Cooper Flagg; picks Rutgers’ Ace Bailey instead

Cooper Flagg's first official Division I game for Duke is in the books, and Gilbert Arenas is not impressed.

www.sportskeeda.com

I hate the fact that Ace is a high flying fancy dunker. If he can shoot 35% from 3 with high volume that will be much more important. Six rebounds per game shouldn’t be too much to ask either!

 

[Scangg]

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

not sure this guys opinion means much… he thought it was OK to bring a gun in to the locker room

 

[Kbee3]

I think Flagg is the best freshman I've seen in a while.

 

[RUInsanity]

I think Flagg is the best freshman I've seen in a while.

Only 2 games and Ace hasn't played in a real game yet.

 

[RUInsanity]

I hate the fact that Ace is a high flying fancy dunker. If he can shoot 35% from 3 with high volume that will be much more important. Six rebounds per game shouldn’t be too much to ask either!

Why do you hate Ace for being a high flying dunker? FYI - once on the floor, you will likely see that he's much more than that on O. The concern will be how he fares on D.

 

[LotusAggressor]

Arenas is a hot take bozo. He called Nikola Jokic the worst MVP in 40 years.

 

[richthedentist]

I think Flagg is the best freshman I've seen in a while.

He’s excellent but Dylan way more polished than him plus he’s not a good shooter 0-7 from 3 in first 2 games
Athletic yes

 

[Nycrusupporter]

He’s excellent but Dylan way more polished than him plus he’s not a good shooter 0-7 from 3 in first 2 games
Athletic yes

What are you talking about? Flagg only played his second game last night and was 2-4 from 3.

 

[Scangg]

I hate the fact that Ace is a high flying fancy dunker. If he can shoot 35% from 3 with high volume that will be much more important. Six rebounds per game shouldn’t be too much to ask either!

Ace is a better 3 point shooter than dunker. He wouldn't be a top 5 NBA draft pick if he couldn't shoot

 

[Kbee3]

What are you talking about? Flagg only played his second game last night and was 2-4 from 3.

Some have seen a lot of Flagg before he even got to Duke.
IMO, he's excellent in every facet of the game.

 

[AM ClocksPF]

Some have seen a lot of Flagg before he even got to Duke.
IMO, he's excellent in every facet of the game.

I don;t think Flagg is a good shooter and needs lot of work. Yes he can run and jump but I don;t think he is that good yet. I would the would take the other Duke freshman (sharp shooter) as the best player of the freshman.

 

[Kbee3]

I don;t think Flagg is a good shooter and needs lot of work. Yes he can run and jump but I don;t think he is that good yet. I would the would take the other Duke freshman (sharp shooter) as the best player of the freshman.

But he's so good at rebounding, defense, passing. Perhaps his shooting needs work. But he's a special player IMO.

 

[mikebal9]

But he's so good at rebounding, defense, passing. Perhaps his shooting needs work. But he's a special player IMO.

That description sounds like a Ben Simmons scouting report!

 

[Kbee3]

That description sounds like a Ben Simmons scouting report!

There's a reason why when Flagg reclassified he immediately passed Bailey and Harper and became the #1 recruit in the 2024 class. There's a reason why most who have seen him play are so impressed with his game. He's that good.
Listen, I was pissed when Ace and Dylan were suddenly passed on the list of top recruits when the kid reclassified. But then I saw him play....and I saw what he brought to the game... and I understood what they were talking about.

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

"Utah could be ideal place for Flagg"

"Why? You gonna say why?"

Hmmmmm.... gotta say.. good thread OP.. I am fascinated that these NBA types are so interested in who might go first next draft so early in teh season. They discuss this to death.

ALSO: that linked story mentions Flagg will wear Nike at Duke despite his New balance deal.

 

[toby83]

He had a gun issue forgot the story

Was decent in nba Jam with John Wall if remember correctly

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

For those saying Flagg is better or for those saying Ace is better or for those saying Harper is better....

Opinions are not facts, opinions are not facts and finally, Opinions are not Facts. 🤔🤔🤔🤔