Stephen A. Smith
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Well, it's Cooper Flagg. But when you look at Proctor, he can really shoot. Hit 9 of 10 shots yesterday, 7 of 8 from three-point range. He was absolutely sensational. But Duke overall completely outclassed Baylor. Baylor was just not in their league. That's number one. Number two, remember that Cooper Flagg really injured his ankle, came down really hard.
Well, it's Cooper Flagg. But when you look at Proctor, he can really shoot. Hit 9 of 10 shots yesterday, 7 of 8 from three-point range. He was absolutely sensational. But Duke overall completely outclassed Baylor. Baylor was just not in their league. That's number one. Number two, remember that Cooper Flagg really injured his ankle, came down really hard.
in the ACC conference tournament had to miss the semifinals and the conference championship games, which Duke ended up winning without him. So Coach Jaya has succeeded Coach Mike Krzyzewski, Coach K, as he's affectionately known. And he's really, really kept this program on a level we're accustomed to seeing Duke's program. So that's major, major props to him. But Flagg is something special.
in the ACC conference tournament had to miss the semifinals and the conference championship games, which Duke ended up winning without him. So Coach Jaya has succeeded Coach Mike Krzyzewski, Coach K, as he's affectionately known. And he's really, really kept this program on a level we're accustomed to seeing Duke's program. So that's major, major props to him. But Flagg is something special.
in the ACC conference tournament had to miss the semifinals and the conference championship games, which Duke ended up winning without him. So Coach Jaya has succeeded Coach Mike Krzyzewski, Coach K, as he's affectionately known. And he's really, really kept this program on a level we're accustomed to seeing Duke's program. So that's major, major props to him. But Flagg is something special.
They've been talking about him for years. We've watched him. His game is pure. He's got a J. He can get to the hole. He doesn't look big with a lot of girth, but he's strong. He can get to the hole. He can finish at the basket. He's got all the requisite tools. He's expected to be the number one overall pick. in the upcoming NBA draft.
They've been talking about him for years. We've watched him. His game is pure. He's got a J. He can get to the hole. He doesn't look big with a lot of girth, but he's strong. He can get to the hole. He can finish at the basket. He's got all the requisite tools. He's expected to be the number one overall pick. in the upcoming NBA draft.
They've been talking about him for years. We've watched him. His game is pure. He's got a J. He can get to the hole. He doesn't look big with a lot of girth, but he's strong. He can get to the hole. He can finish at the basket. He's got all the requisite tools. He's expected to be the number one overall pick. in the upcoming NBA draft.
And so when you look at his size, his skill set, his ball handling skills, passing ability, shooting ability, et cetera, and you're going to look at him, he led the team in points, rebounds, assists, and steals. That's what he did for Duke this year as a freshman. And he's a freshman. That's what he brings to the table. And so he's legit. And then... The marketability, you'll appreciate this.
And so when you look at his size, his skill set, his ball handling skills, passing ability, shooting ability, et cetera, and you're going to look at him, he led the team in points, rebounds, assists, and steals. That's what he did for Duke this year as a freshman. And he's a freshman. That's what he brings to the table. And so he's legit. And then... The marketability, you'll appreciate this.
And so when you look at his size, his skill set, his ball handling skills, passing ability, shooting ability, et cetera, and you're going to look at him, he led the team in points, rebounds, assists, and steals. That's what he did for Duke this year as a freshman. And he's a freshman. That's what he brings to the table. And so he's legit. And then... The marketability, you'll appreciate this.
Get ready. You know what I'm saying? Because, again, and not to make light of it, you know, our president with the assassination attempt, remember, he's got blood trickling down his face. He gets up. And one of the things I said at the time was, that's the American flag behind him. You can't get a better photo op than that. It's impossible. It's impossible.
Get ready. You know what I'm saying? Because, again, and not to make light of it, you know, our president with the assassination attempt, remember, he's got blood trickling down his face. He gets up. And one of the things I said at the time was, that's the American flag behind him. You can't get a better photo op than that. It's impossible. It's impossible.
Get ready. You know what I'm saying? Because, again, and not to make light of it, you know, our president with the assassination attempt, remember, he's got blood trickling down his face. He gets up. And one of the things I said at the time was, that's the American flag behind him. You can't get a better photo op than that. It's impossible. It's impossible.
OK, well, flag, what have they already started doing? Not that they're feeling off of the feeding off of that. I certainly don't mean to imply that. But when they talk about this kid because of his name, you see promotional and marketing tools with him behind the American flag. Flag. Flag behind him. They're going to market this boy. And he's going to live up to it because he can play.
OK, well, flag, what have they already started doing? Not that they're feeling off of the feeding off of that. I certainly don't mean to imply that. But when they talk about this kid because of his name, you see promotional and marketing tools with him behind the American flag. Flag. Flag behind him. They're going to market this boy. And he's going to live up to it because he can play.
OK, well, flag, what have they already started doing? Not that they're feeling off of the feeding off of that. I certainly don't mean to imply that. But when they talk about this kid because of his name, you see promotional and marketing tools with him behind the American flag. Flag. Flag behind him. They're going to market this boy. And he's going to live up to it because he can play.
And it's smart on their part. It really, really is. Because he's going to be somebody that typifies and personifies the American Green. You don't hear about big-time college players coming from Maine. He does. And he's going to bring a game to the table because he can play.
And it's smart on their part. It really, really is. Because he's going to be somebody that typifies and personifies the American Green. You don't hear about big-time college players coming from Maine. He does. And he's going to bring a game to the table because he can play.
And it's smart on their part. It really, really is. Because he's going to be somebody that typifies and personifies the American Green. You don't hear about big-time college players coming from Maine. He does. And he's going to bring a game to the table because he can play.