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Lakers Legend Dismisses Flagg’s Bird Comparison
Byron Scott says Cooper Flagg can’t match Larry Bird’s skill despite being a rookie.
In brief
Byron Scott says Cooper Flagg can’t match Larry Bird’s skill despite being a rookie. Byron Scott, a three-time Lakers champion, claims Cooper Flagg lacks Larry Bird’s skill but has better jump height. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Byron Scott's Claim
Byron Scott, a three-time Lakers champion, says Cooper Flagg can’t match Larry Bird’s skill.
“Cooper Flagg don’t got sh*t on Larry Bird. I’m gonna tell you that straight up”
Flagg’s Comparison
Cooper Flagg, the reigning Rookie of the Year, is compared to Larry Bird’s skill set.
“Larry Bird to me still is and I even hate saying it like this the coldest white boy”
Scott’s Reasoning
Scott argues Flagg’s jump height is his only edge over Bird, but Flagg’s career is too short for comparison.
“The only edge he gave Flagg was his ability to jump higher”
Here's the gist
Byron Scott, a three-time Lakers champion, claims Cooper Flagg lacks Larry Bird’s skill but has better jump height.
