There’s little to no drama when it comes to predicting the No. 1 overall pick for this month’s NBA draft. Cooper Flagg was earmarked for that spot before ever stepping foot on Duke’s campus last fall.

This is the buzziest time of year for NBA Draft rumors and all the smokescreening that comes with it. No team is going to divulge its actual plans this early so all reporting — especially reporting advantageous to your favorite team — is best taken with a grain of salt.

Flagg has outgrown his preseason comp and is now an interesting blend of a Hall of Famer and one of basketball's most daunting defensive wings