Cooper Flagg

Fans react to photo of Cooper Flagg meeting Michael Jordan

Published

September 28, 2025

[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Sep 26, 2025; Bethpage, New York, USA; Former basketball player Michael Jordan watches during the four-balls on the first day of competition for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Mandatory Credit: Paul Childs-Reuters via Imagn Images

Michael Jordan is making headlines by attending the Ryder Cup. This is a tradition by MJ to cheer on Team USA.

Related: Michael Jordan links up with baseball legend Ken Griffey Jr.

At the event, Jordan met up with MLB legend Ken Griffey Jr., and he was also spotted talking to this past year’s number one NBA Draft pick, Cooper Flagg.

Fans reacted to their interaction on social media.

Cooper Flagg meeting Michael Jordan 🔥

(via @dallasmavs) pic.twitter.com/ZocLnZfjTV

— MFFL NATION (@NationMffl) September 27, 2025

And with the single dap up, all of MJs powers & skill was transferred directly into Flagg. He was already expected to be pretty good this year but now you can expect him to be completely dominant.

— UFUOCU (@kreme8727605) September 27, 2025

I just know MJ sizing him up and thinks he can still take him 1 on 1

— JC (@jakezamcop) September 28, 2025

Life imitates art pic.twitter.com/nhuYpwmusZ

— Gaurav (@Melb0urne__82) September 28, 2025

Two basketball legends – the GOAT and the future. Jordan's presence at Bethpage adds championship energy to everything.

When you've got that competitive fire, it transfers to any sport. Flagg learning from the best on and off the court.

— CoachJ (@CoachJClev) September 28, 2025

Most fans hoped Jordan’s greatness would rub off on Flagg. Will that happen? We’ll see once the NBA season begins.

About the Author Published Sep 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