Duke fans won't believe this new Cooper Flagg nickname
Cooper Flagg, after winning the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, addressed the media about a new nickname, 'Cooper Swag,' which he had not heard before but found cool. The nickname emerged during a press conference ahead of the official trophy presentation. Flagg, a former Duke standout, is entering his second NBA season with high expectations for continued growth.
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