Who is Cooper Flagg? New NBA phenom sparking debate and conspiracy theories

Who is Cooper Flagg? New NBA phenom sparking debate and conspiracy theories

New Balance-sponsored phenom becomes first white American No. 1 draft pick since 1977

Cooper Flagg, right, shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks In the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Cooper Flagg arrives before the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. (Brad Penner-Imagn Images)

Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) walks to the bench during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Spectrum Center. (Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)