What happened: ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins said Cooper Flagg gives him "LeBron James-type vibes," adding that there is nothing on the floor the versatile forward cannot do.
NBA·ANALYSIS·October 28, 2026 05:07 PM ET
Kendrick Perkins draws LeBron James comparison for Cooper Flagg
The reigning Rookie of the Year opened Year 2 on Oct. 21.
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