Flagg Bounces Back with 31 Points

Cooper Flagg just showed the basketball world exactly why he's the most hyped prospect in years. After calling his winning Summer League debut "one of the worst games of my life" due to poor shooting, this 18-year-old phenom came back with a vengeance. The mental toughness? Unreal. While most rookies would celebrate any win in their first professional game, Flagg was in the gym beating himself up over his performance. His trainer revealed just how hard the young star was on himself after that debut. But champions respond differently. Game two? Flagg exploded for 31 points, silencing any doubts about his ability to bounce back from adversity. What's even more impressive is his hunger. Sources close to the team say Flagg wants to play EVERY single Summer League game. The coaching staff will likely have to shut him down to protect their investment, but that competitive fire is exactly what separates superstars from everyone else. Mark Cuban is already drawing comparisons between Flagg's step-back jumper and a young Dirk Nowitzki. Coming from the owner who watched Dirk become a legend in Dallas, that's not praise given lightly. This is what elite mentality looks like. Most 18-year-olds would be satisfied with a win in their pro debut. Flagg saw missed opportunities and came back hungrier than ever. The basketball world is watching, and Cooper Flagg is already proving he belongs on the biggest stage. This is just the beginning. What do you think about Flagg's response to adversity? Let us know in the comments below and subscribe for more basketball content!