The countdown is on for the Cooper Flagg NBA debut, but the countdown for endless comparisons for the Duke star is ongoing. Consider Paolo Banchero.

NBA fans on X chimed in with their reactions to the Flagg-Pippen comparison as it grabbed attention on social media. One user commented that Flagg's ability to take over a game is more reminiscent of LeBron James than Scottie Pippen, while another questioned whether Flagg is the same type of "quick-twitch" athlete Pippen was in his prime.

Shannon Sharpe points out the mindset of the No. 1 draft pick in the NBA draft and whether or not Cooper Flagg will live up to the hype.

With Cooper Flagg's asendency to the likely top pick in the NBA Draft, he might want to start getting to know his likely Dallas Mavericks teammates.