Cooper Flagg has been the favorite to win the NBA ’s 2026 Rookie of the Year pick before he even heard his name called on draft night back in June. The Dallas Mavericks ’ forward has been buzzing as a top prospect since his high school days.

Following his lone season at Duke, Flagg expectedly landed in the NBA as the top pick. His debut was highly anticipated, and he continues to have all eyes on him as many expect Flagg to become the top player in his class. However, the NBA legend Reggie Miller has his sights set on a different Rookie of the Year candidate.

Miller believes that Flagg’s Duke teammate, Kon Knueppel, will be the eventual winner.

“He’s winning Rookie of the Year!” Miller confidently claimed to Dan Patrick.

The ex-Indiana Pacers star took his prediction up 10 more not

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