Every year, an NBA draft prospect finds himself compared to a player or two already in the league. It’s how most of us find ourselves making sense of the draft and of the dozens of players in it. It might be a little lazy,

The countdown is on for the Cooper Flagg NBA debut, but the countdown for endless comparisons for the Duke star is ongoing. Consider Paolo Banchero.

One player in particular has been getting a lot of spotlight and has risen draft stock, putting him in the position as the No. 1 prospect for the 2025 NBA Draft – Duke's Cooper Flagg. On Thursday, a video was released of players who were asked the question about who they think is the most underrated player in the league.

Shannon Sharpe points out the mindset of the No. 1 draft pick in the NBA draft and whether or not Cooper Flagg will live up to the hype.

As the Cooper Flagg NBA hype machine ramps up, it becomes increasingly significant to figure out exactly who Flagg is like.