Former NBA Champion Has Depressing Prediction Where Cooper Flagg Will Get Drafted

Jeff Teague thinks the Utah Jazz will land Cooper Flagg.

Dec 21, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) on the court against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Cooper Flagg has been the talk of the NBA world for nearly a year.

The 18-year-old Duke freshman is expected to be selected with the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft this summer.

Right now, he is averaging 19.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 48.6% from the field and 36.6% from the three-point range in 26 games.

Feb 15, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) celebrating after dunking against the Stanford Cardinal during the second half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images / Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Recently, former NBA Champion Jeff Teague predicted where Flagg will land.

Teague (via Club 520 Podcast): "He's gonna get picked by the Jazz, but I hate it. I hate it."

While Flagg would be an intriguing addition to the Jazz, Teague does not seem to like his own prediction.

The Jazz have had multiple runs as a contender over the last few decades, but they are far from being one of the premier franchises in the NBA.

Whichever team is able to land Flagg will get a huge boost in ratings, popularity and ticket sales.

Via ESPN's Jonathan Givony on February 12: "Cooper Flagg has put a stranglehold on the No. 1 pick conversation, exploding in ACC play emerging as the best player in college basketball despite recently turning 18."

Cooper Flagg has put a stranglehold on the No. 1 pick conversation, exploding in ACC play emerging as the best player in college basketball despite recently turning 18. pic.twitter.com/yvn3vmgksr

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) February 12, 2025

Right now, the Jazz are the 14th seed in the Western Conference with a 13-41 record in 54 games.

Other teams such as the San Antonio Spurs, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, Brooklyn Nets, New Orleans Pelicans and Portland Trail Blazers will be in the mix to get the top pick.

Many fans would love to see Flagg paired with Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama.

Remember when David Robinson got injured, and the Spurs drafted Tim Duncan that off-season 🤔

The Cooper Flagg tank begins 👀 pic.twitter.com/T0rcgNdOV4

— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) February 20, 2025