Charles Barkley Amazed by Cooper Flagg’s 49-Point Game

5 months ago

Charles Barkley Amazed by Cooper Flagg’s 49-Point Game

Barkley is happy to see Flagg acclimatize to the NBA and play the way he's playing. "To see a teenager playing this well is incredible," Barkley said, impressed by Flagg's 49-point outing. He's even more impressed that Flagg, who age-wise should be a college freshman, has adjusted so well. Despite facing struggles, Flagg has averaged an impressive 19.5ppg this season.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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