In this extended conversation, Former Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg sits down with TODAY’s Craig Melvin to speak out ahead of the highly-anticipated NBA draft where the 18-year-old is expected to hear his name called as the number overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks. Flagg shares how basketball is a way of life for his family, looks back on his viral scrimmage against Team USA stars including Steph Curry and LeBron James, and reveals how he likes to de-stress on the golf course.

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