Amid Rumors of Abusing 16YR Old Basketball Wizard Who Impressed Lebron James, $251,000,000 NBA Star Has a 1 Word Reaction

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ByChetan kumar

Aug 3, 2023 | 12:02 AM EDT

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In the world of basketball, few shine as brightly today as Cooper Flagg. He is a young prodigy who has catapulted himself to the top echelons of the sport, earning rave reviews from experts and fans alike. Among others the young phenom was appreciated by none other than LeBron James. And just when you thought the word around his game was getting monotonous, rumors spread about his 1-on-1 pickup game with the 3-time All-Star.

While LeBron James wants the young kid to reach his full potential, Cooper almost beat the NBA star in 1-on-1 game. His star opponent responded with just one word after the dust settled.

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It all started at the Jayson Tatum Elite Camp where Copper was matched up against Bradley Beal. And no it wasn’t your usual “Pro schooling the Prodigy” scenario but quite the opposite.

Cooper Flagg, as per the rumors, schooled the $250 Million Dollar star. This has started a silent beef between the two. According to reports, Cooper crushed Beal, and he started trash-talking.

Now Beal has responded to the rumors with one word comment “Huh?” with a few laughs and Cap emojis. This attempt of his to subtly dispel the claim seems to be blowing this story completely out of proportion.

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Beal known for his scoring prowess and illustrious career recently made a dream move to join the Suns, forming a formidable trio with superstars Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. With championship aspirations on the horizon, the team seemed destined for greatness.

However, amidst the excitement, whispers of discontent have begun to surface within the ranks of Beal’s teammates. As for Cooper Flagg, he continues to set the courts ablaze with his mesmerizing skills and it’s clear that he is a force to be reckoned with.

Recently, a clip of the King James and Cooper Flagg briefly chatting during the tournament became viral. His monstrous game came up good against the top-prospect Cameron Boozer’s Nightrydas.

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Copper’s dominance over seasoned NBA stars is undeniable, and his rise to prominence has captivated the sporting world.

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Dubbed as the next Wembanyama, Cooper is just another high-school basketball phenom who has constantly been compared to the greats of the game. He is the second-top prospect for the 2025 recruiting class and can potentially become the face of the NCAA division.

In a recent game, the 6’8 forward scored a huge 38 Points, 6 assists, 12 blocks, and 16 rebounds. He also had the game-winning block and sank the game-winning free throws.

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As for the beef between Beal and Cooper, this could turn out to be a one-of-a-kind basketball story that survives decades.