Cooper Flagg's mom shares heartfelt reaction to son meeting Michael Jordan at Ryder Cup

Cooper Flagg's mother joined a plethora of basketball fans sharing her reaction to her son meeting basketball icon Michael Jordan at the Ryder Cup on Saturday. The Chicago Bulls legend was photographed greeting the No. 1 pick of the 2025 draft.

The Dallas Mavericks' official Instagram handle posted Flagg and Jordan's photograph, drawing reactions from many. Cooper Flagg's mom, Kelly, who herself is a former professional basketball player, reshared her son's picture and wrote:

“So jealous!”

These are the last few weeks for Cooper Flagg before his makes his official NBA debut for the Mavericks. Flagg's only season at Duke University saw him become one of the highest-rated prospects in the country.

He appeared in 37 matches for the Blue Devils last season, averaging 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per match. Fans will finally get their first look at Flagg in an NBA game when the Mavericks take on the OKC Thunder in their first preseason matchup, tipping off on October 6.

LeBron James's shares glowing assessment of Cooper Flagg

Michael Jordan is not the only legend to acknowledge Flagg. The No. 1 pick also received a glowing assessment from Lakers legend LeBron James in June.

Speaking on his "Mind the Game" podcast, James shared excitement for Flagg's rookie season, saying how the abundance of talent around him will help him develop.

“He has the benefit, unlike myself, he gets to join a team that's established with Hall of Fame guys,” James said. "Hall of Fame coach, Jason Kidd. You know, these guys are like, they can give him the whole blueprint while he continues to learn what his blueprint will be."

James continued and said Flagg's scenario in Dallas is "incredible," suggesting it will benefit him.

“I think that will be an incredible thing to have that type of presence, that type of leadership, that type of just basketball IQ and knowledge around him every single day from those pieces. So, I think he's going to be amazing."

Flagg will spend a good amount of his first years in the league playing next to some of the league's best two-way players in Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson.