Cooper Flagg
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Cooper Flagg has been mentioned in 5 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard Dec 2025 on Pardon My Take. Used as the centerpiece of a debate about projecting greatness early; compared to Jason Tatum/Tim Duncan/LeBron and discussed as unusually NBA-ready defensively and offensively.
Cooper Flagg is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was the first overall pick of the 2025 NBA draft, selected by the Mavericks, and became that season's Rookie of the Year.
| Mentioned in | 5 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Pardon My Take |
| Role | Basketball player (college prospect) |
| Affiliation | Duke Blue Devils (as stated in episode context) |
What do podcasts say about Cooper Flagg?
4 quotes, recorded on The Ryen Russillo Show and The Herd with Colin Cowherd.
Cooper goes for 49 points.
The Ryen Russillo Show · · Hear itSeri picks a man Thompson over Cooper Flag.
The Ryen Russillo Show · · Hear itI thought he would be a better Jason Tatum.
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · · Hear itCooper Flagg last night lost to Boston.
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · · Episode
How do different shows talk about Cooper Flagg?
3 shows discussed Cooper Flagg in these episodes.
- The Ryen Russillo Show — 2 episodes
Seri picks a man Thompson over Cooper Flag.
10 GOOD MINUTES: Pistons-Hornets (Brawl!), Harden-Mitchell Combo, Tanking & Darryn Peterson - The Herd with Colin Cowherd — 2 episodes; stays neutral
I thought he would be a better Jason Tatum.
What Colin Cowherd got RIGHT & WRONG: Seahawks, Patriots, Vikings, Eagles, Bills, Browns | HERD NFL - Pardon My Take — 1 episode
Who talks about Cooper Flagg on podcasts?
Dan Katz brought up Cooper Flagg; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Ryen Russillo Show.
- Christian McCaffrey predicts Super Bowl LX Seahawks-Patriots | Colin Cowherd: THE HERD NFL on The Herd with Colin Cowherd (Feb 2026)
- 10 GOOD MINUTES: Is Cooper Flagg a Top-3 Future Franchise Player? Plus Mailbag Questions! on The Ryen Russillo Show (Jan 2026)
- 10 GOOD MINUTES: Pistons-Hornets (Brawl!), Harden-Mitchell Combo, Tanking & Darryn Peterson on The Ryen Russillo Show (Feb 2026)
- What Colin Cowherd got RIGHT & WRONG: Seahawks, Patriots, Vikings, Eagles, Bills, Browns | HERD NFL on The Herd with Colin Cowherd (Feb 2026)
- AARON RODGERS IS ALL THE WAY BACK + TALKING TNF WITH RYAN FITZPATRICK on Pardon My Take (Dec 2025) — Dan Katz
Which podcasts mention Cooper Flagg most?
The Ryen Russillo Show (2 episodes), The Herd with Colin Cowherd (2 episodes) and Pardon My Take (1 episode) mention Cooper Flagg most.
- The Ryen Russillo Show — 2 episodes · More people from The Ryen Russillo Show
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd — 2 episodes · More people from The Herd with Colin Cowherd
- Pardon My Take — 1 episode · More people from Pardon My Take
What is Cooper Flagg mentioned alongside?
Cooper Flagg is most often mentioned alongside Andrew Witworth, Adrian Peterson and Aura Frames.
Mentioned together: Andrew Witworth, Adrian Peterson, Aura Frames, Uber Eats, Twisted Tea, Rhoback, Scott D. Anthony, A Christmas Story, Fiesta Bowl, PMT