Cooper Flagg named one of Time's 'Most Influential People in Sports
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Cooper Flagg has been recognized as one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in Sports for 2026. The former Duke star and NBA Rookie of the Year was categorized among the Innovators, sharing this distinction with New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson. Other notable players on the list include LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Victor Wembanyama. Flagg had a strong rookie season, averaging 21 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game.
- •Cooper Flagg named to Time's 2026 Most Influential People list.
- •Flagg is categorized as an Innovator alongside Jalen Brunson.
- •LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and others also made the list.
- •Flagg averaged 21 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in his rookie season.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen Curry named one of Time's 'Most Influential People in Sports'
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Duke's Cooper Flagg named one of Time's 'Most Influential People in Sports'
"Cooper Flagg was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in Sports earlier this week, joining a prestigious group of current NBA players.
"Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in Sports earlier this week.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 6:00 PMStephen Curry named one of Time's 'Most Influential People in Sports'
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in Sports earlier this week.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 5:01 PMDuke's Cooper Flagg named one of Time's 'Most Influential People in Sports'
Cooper Flagg was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in Sports earlier this week, joining a prestigious group of current NBA players.
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