Duke Star Cooper Flagg’s NIL Earnings Rival NBA Lakers Salaries
Cooper Flagg, the Duke basketball star and projected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, reportedly earned a staggering $28 million through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals during his single college season, according to veteran journalist Howard Bryant.Cooper Flagg is ready for the NBA after becaming a Duke legendThe financial revelation came during Bryant's recent sit-down with legendary broadcaster Bob Costas at "The 92nd Street Y" event. According to the report, Flagg's lucrative NIL portfolio included a $13 million deal with New Balance and an additional $15 million agreement with Fanatics, all before he played a single minute for the Blue Devils. These earnings put the college freshman in a unique position of potentially taking a pay cut when entering the professional ranks.Cooper Flagg's College Earnings Compare To His Future NBA Rookie SalaryThe Dallas Mavericks, who held less […]