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Jason Timpf on Cooper Flagg's rookie impact and a comparison to Tatum.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgsei40fj2A

The comp to Tatum is so fascinating to me. 

On one hand, it's a huge compliment, because Tatum is a VERY polished offensive player. On the other hand, I think I'd almost be disappointed if Flagg isn't better than Tatum, honestly. Don't get me wrong, he's got quite a long way to go to even reach the full Tatum arsenal, but...idk, I've just never watched a Celtics game and felt like Tatum was a particularly impactful player. I know the numbers will say he is, and I'm in no way trying to suggest he's not great. I just never thought of him as overtly scary to opponents the way Luka, Jokic, SGA or even Anthony Edwards are, just to name a few. There's just something missing for me. I actually think Flagg could be not as good as Tatum in some ways and somehow still be better at the same time, if that makes any sense (probably doesn't).