Cooper Flag grew up cheering for the Boston Celtics, and now he's probably filming a commercial with it The greatest player ever to represent the franchise. Chime dropped a video of Dallas Mavericks rookie and NBA icon Larry Bird preparing to film a commercial for the financial technology company.
Although the Maine native was born three years after Bird was inducted into the Hall of Fame, he must understand the importance of sharing the small screen with the two-time Finals MVP. The flag is moving fast, but an extended meeting with No. 33 is certainly a surreal experience. There is more magic to come, as the 19-year-old will compete at TD Garden for the first time on Friday night.
Larry Bird and Cooper Flagg together for their upcoming commercial
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The former Duke star has been eyeing this matchup for a long time, but a left medial sprain put this true homecoming in jeopardy. He made it back just in time. After shaking off the rust in Thursday night's 115-114 loss to the Orlando Magic — 18 points on 7-of-22 shooting with six assists, five rebounds and four blocks — Flagg is poised for a big night in Boston. Maybe Larry Bird is watching.
Mavericks fans have been fed up for the last 13 months, but the No. 1 overall pick is giving them new life. As Bird did for Celtics fans, Flagg's arrival is a symbol of hope for Dallas sports. If he can accomplish even half of what Larry Legend accomplished, this teenager is headed for a great run.
Cooper flags regularly visit American Airlines Center. On Friday, he's trying to do the same at "The New Garden." The Mavs and Celtics are in action at the time of printing.
