Cooper Flagg draws Andrei Kirilenko comparisons

After playing for Team USA’s Select Team in Las Vegas, Flagg was compared to former All-Star Andrei Kirilenko by an NBA executive and two NBA scouts who spoke with HoopsHype. “Flagg is like Kirilenko,” an NBA scout told HoopsHype. “He’s very impactful defensively, can guard multiple positions, and is a great weak-side shot blocker. He makes plays for others in the halfcourt and transition. He’s a good transition finisher who’s an athletic wing player. His halfcourt offense is a concern. He needs to shoot it better. Creating his offense in the half court will be a question.” “Flagg reminds me of Kirilenko,” another NBA scout told HoopsHype. “Flagg has a quick first step and is an aggressive finisher around the basket. He doesn’t create much off the dribble offensively but creates more offense with his defense than anyone in the country. His defense is way ahead of his offense. He’s more of a four than a three due to his supreme athletic nature. The consistency of his outside shot improving will depend on how much emphasis is put in allowing him to shoot it in real games and not just practice.”
Source: HoopsHype