"I think he is the truth" - Analyst drops hot take on Cooper Flagg’s NBA comp after Mavericks star's brief Summer League outing

The Dallas Mavericks announced on Sunday that they would shut down Cooper Flagg for the remainder of the 2K26 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Flagg, the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft, played only two games and led the Mavs to a 1-1 record. He recorded 31 points and four rebounds in 31 minutes in his final summer league outing on Saturday.

Fox Sports analyst Chris Broussard appeared on “The Herd w/ Colin Cowherd” show to give his take on the versatile 6-foot-8 forward:

“I think [Cooper Flagg] will be a better scorer than Garnett. Offensively, he can do it all. … I think his offensive package is way better than Garnett’s. His ceiling is superstar, MVP candidate and maybe winning it a time or two. … I think he is the truth. Great luck and fortune for the Dallas Mavericks.”

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Broussard was most impressed with Cooper Flagg's candid assessment of his NBA debut on Thursday against the LA Lakers. The Dallas Mavericks won 87-85, but Flagg had a rough-shooting night, finishing the game with 10 points behind 5-for-21 efficiency. After the game, he did not hold back, telling reporters it was one of the worst games of his basketball career.

Flagg bounced back against the San Antonio Spurs, who gave No. 2 pick Dylan Harper his debut. The former Duke superstar ended the night with a 10-for-21 clip and showed more comfort in running the Mavericks offense.

After two summer league games, Chris Broussard claimed Flagg would not just be a star but a superstar who could win the MVP award.

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Chris Broussard differentiates ceiling between Cooper Flagg and Victor Wembanyama

For the second time in three years, the NBA draft had fans buzzing. In 2023, Victor Wembanyama’s entry captured the imagination of the basketball world. The San Antonio Spurs unsurprisingly made him the No. 1 pick. Most scouts and analysts called Wemby a generational talent who could become the face of the league.

Two years later, another highly touted prospect dazzled basketball fans. Cooper Flagg, who sizzled against Team USA during the 2024 Olympic preparations, headed the upcoming class of incoming freshmen. Some consider Flagg the best one-and-done player to come out of Duke.

Chris Broussard gave his take on the Flagg-Wembanyama comparisons on Monday:

"The ceiling for Cooper Flagg is superstar. The ceiling, I'm not predicting this, but the ceiling for Wemby is GOAT.”

Only time will tell if Broussard’s predictions will come true. If both stay healthy, they could be as advertised.

Edited by Michael Macasero