Before the game against the Charlotte Hornets, Aguirre spoke to reporters and was unsurprisingly asked about Cooper Flagg. 1 overall pick since Aguirre in 1981, so he understands what Flagg is going through as a rookie. Aguirre revealed the advice he gave to Flagg when he first spoke to the former Duke star. Everybody in the whole NBA know who you are… You can’t come in being afraid. Additionally, Flagg is set to go head-to-head with his former Duke teammate and rival for the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year Award Kon Knueppel.