What NBA Team is Likely to Draft Cooper Flagg in 2025?
What NBA Team is Likely to Draft Cooper Flagg in 2025?
Duke University’s Cooper Flagg has the potential to become an NBA superstar, as he has enjoyed much success in high school and college basketball.
Thanks to his exceptional skills on the court, experts predict he’ll be the number one pick this year, and many basketball teams will be eager to draft him.
The big question is: what NBA team is likely to draft Cooper Flagg in 2025? Continue reading to learn more.
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Who is Cooper Flagg?
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NBA Draft 2025 - Team to Draft Cooper Flagg
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner Washington Wizards | 23.09% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Utah Jazz | 22.22% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Charlotte Hornets | 20% |
18-year-old Cooper Flagg is expected to be the number one draft pick in 2025, as his versatility on the court makes him an attractive player to many NBA teams.
His passing, perimeter shooting, passion, and selflessness during every game could help him become a superstar of the game.
What’s more surprising is that Flagg only made his college basketball debut on November 4, 2024, scoring 18 points for Duke University’s Duke Blue Devils during his season opener, which included three steals, five assists, and seven rebounds.
However, it was his performance during the Duke Blue Devils’ game against Notre Dame in January 2025 that put the world on notice, as he scored 42 points, seven assists, and six rebounds.
The Washington Wizards is a Favorite
The Washington Wizards are firmly in the running for the first pick in the upcoming NBA draft, and they could sign the number one draft pick, which is expected to be Cooper Flagg.
For this reason, betting odds indicate that the basketball team is likely to sign the talented 18-year-old this year.
According to Jeremy Woo, an ESPN draft analyst, Flagg could transform the Wizards for the better in the coming years.
He recently said, “My guess is they don’t have their main guy yet. But say they get Flagg, all of a sudden, competing for the playoffs in a couple of years wouldn’t be a surprise. It would surprise me if they don’t eventually turn into a pretty good team.”
Utah Jazz May Sign Cooper Flagg
As Utah Jazz has the potential for the first pick in the NBA draft, the team could steal Flagg away from the Washington Wizards.
Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman recently predicted that the Utah Jazz will secure the overall number-one pick, making the team’s dream of signing Flagg a reality.
He believes the 18-year-old college star’s talent on the court will be an asset to the team.
He recently wrote, “Cooper Flagg’s 30-point, seven-assist, three-block game against Arizona will be remembered. He seemingly impacted every possession, whether he was creating offense, finishing, or making plays for teammates within the set. The preseason hype was extreme before the season, and Flagg has only exceeded the lofty expectations, specifically with his handle, off-the-dribble shotmaking, and three-point shooting (49 3PTM, 37.4 percent).”
Don’t Rule Out the Charlotte Hornets
The betting odds are tight between the Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, and the Charlotte Hornets at the moment, as any of the teams could secure the number one pick.
If given the opportunity, the team might not hesitate to snap up the basketball star, which would likely delight many fans.
Also, Seth Curry, the Hornets’ guard, recently praised Flagg’s skills during a TMZ Sports interview.
He commented, “He’s special, man. He does it all on both ends. I wouldn’t say he doesn’t have weaknesses, but he can do everything you ask of him on the offensive end of the floor. He can play that point forward where he’s running the show, takeover scoring the ball, he can get his teammates involved, can shoot the J, and get to the free throw line. And then defensively, he’s one of the best defenders in the country already at that age.”
