Cooper Flagg names his NBA and WNBA Mount Rushmore picks

Cooper Flagg is predicted to become a great player in the NBA. However, it is too early to believe Flagg will ever be good enough to make anyone’s Mount Rushmore of players.

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Flagg was recently asked about what is his NBA Mount Rushmore and he didn’t hesitate to answer.

“My Mount Rushmore of NBA players, I would say Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, LeBron [James], and probably Kobe [Bryant],” Flagg said.

Larry Bird was a player Flagg grew up loving, since he is from Newport, Maine. Flagg’s parents loved the Boston Celtics and Bird. In fact, his mother once gifted him a 1985-86 Celtics DVD set for Christmas.

“We’re huge Celtics fans,” Flagg’s mother, Kelly Flagg, said. “We used to watch film on the Celtics with the older guys. (Larry) Bird, (Kevin) McHale, (Robert) Parish, (Danny) Ainge – who was my guy; we had that on. We bought the kids the 1985-86 Celtics DVD set.

“That was Cooper’s Christmas present when he was eight. When we traveled to AAU events down here in Massachusetts, it would play in our van.”

So, it is not surprising to see Flagg pick Bird as his favorite player. He is on record, however, picking Michael Jordan as the NBA GOAT.

Flagg also gave his answer on what his WNBA Mount Rushmore is.

“Candace Parker, Brittney Griner, I think A’ja Wilson is on there,” Flagg said. “And then I might put Caitlin Clark on there just because she’s changed the game so much, and it’s heading in the right direction. And I just love what she’s been able to do.”

Cooper Flagg's Mt. Rushmore…

NBA: Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant

WNBA: Candace Parker, Brittney Griner, A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark pic.twitter.com/pUg7RovyP9

— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) June 27, 2025

Flagg’s selections are hard to argue with on both of his Mount Rushmores. He will now join two other superstar players in Dallas with Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving.

Who knows, with their leadership and his skills, be one day Flagg will be mentioned on people’s Mount Rushmore of NBA greats.

About the Author Published Jun 28, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1