"Answer is Flagg" "Larry Bird": Hoops fans debate which NBA player Oklahoma Sooner commit Alec Blair resembles

Alec Blair, the two-sport star, gained the attention of basketball fans for peculiar reasons. On Friday, Ballislife’s Instagram account posted Blair's photo and clips of Blair’s skills while playing against the Duncanville Panthers.

“WHO DOES HE REMIND YOU OF?” Ballislife asked.

Fans in comments had varied replies to the question.

“The easy answer is Flagg 🤣,” a fan said.

“Larry Bird,” another fan stated.

Credits: Instagram/@ballislife

The list of players who seemingly resembled Blair only got longer. Several basketball players were mentioned, but the names were not restricted to just basketball players.

“Chase Budinger 🙌,” a user commented.

“David Lee,” another wrote.

“Left handed Tyler hansbrough,” another fan commented.

Among the names, former basketball stars and role players were mentioned. A user commented in light humor:

“That s Luigi Mangione’s brother, Mario,” wrote a user.

Credits: Instagram/@ballislife

On Thursday, Blair, the four-star small forward, helped De La Salle Spartans extend their undefeated streak to 13-0 and remain the strongest contenders of the season with a 65-62 victory over the Duncanville Panthers. His impressive versatility and leadership were not left unseen. Matt Barnes, the former NBA forward, took on Instagram to comment on Blair’s skills.

“He’s tough. Saw him play in person. I was very impressed," Barnes said.

Alec Blair’s dual Oklahoma commitment

Alec Blair is a standout athlete from De La Salle High School in Concord, California. On July 23, he committed to the University of Oklahoma to play both basketball and baseball. According to On3, the 6-foot-6 senior is ranked No. 96 overall in the class of 2025, while as a small forward, he is ranked in 21st position.

Previously, he has led De La Salle to the Northern California Open Division playoffs. He averaged 19.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. He is mainly known for his versatile skill set and his abilities in midrange scoring, defense, and playmaking. Meanwhile, in baseball, Blair hit .373 with three home runs and 18 RBIs in the previous season.

On joining Oklahoma, Alec Blair told 247Sports’ Adam Finkelstein that he’s following “God’s plan” to Oklahoma while thanking his family, coaches, and every college coach who recruited him.