NBA Star Reveals High School Rivalry with Cooper Kupp

Cooper Kupp and Zach Lavine's High School Rivalry: A State Championship Showdown In a surprising twist, the world of professional sports reveals a hidden chapter from the past. NBA star Zach Lavine recently appeared on the Pardon My Take podcast, where he shared a captivating story about his high school basketball rivalry with current NFL star Cooper Kupp. The setting was a state championship game, and the stakes were high. "They beat the hell out of us," Lavine recalled with a chuckle, "but it was a good game." He described how Kupp's team, consisting largely of older, senior players, overwhelmed his team. The age difference played a significant role, with Lavine being a sophomore facing off against Kupp, a senior. Despite the defeat, Lavine emphasized his own impressive performance, scoring 20 points. However, this was below his average, a testament to the strength of Kupp's team. Their victory was decisive, with a 15-point margin. This win propelled Kupp's team to the state championship title. The story highlights the intensity of high school sports and the unexpected connections between athletes who later achieve fame in different professional leagues. It's a reminder that even the most accomplished athletes have faced challenges and setbacks along their journey to success.