The Dallas Mavericks finished the season with a 26-56 record, but rookie Cooper Flagg looked every bit like a superstar.
Flagg finished the season averaging 21 points with 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists while playing in 70 games. He led the Mavericks in total points, rebounds, assists and steals, becoming the only player besides Michael Jordan to accomplish such a feat.
Cooper Flagg. Michael Jordan.
— NBA (@NBA) April 13, 2026
The Mavericks' young star joins MJ as the only rookies since 1973-74 to lead their team in total points, rebounds, assists and steals! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/xRvm1eNBsJ
Flagg, who just turned 19 years old in December, became the first teenager to score 50 points after he put up 51 against the Orlando Magic on April 3.
In December, right before his 19th birthday, he scored 40 points in a game against the Utah Jazz and became the first 18-year-old to score 40 points in an NBA game.
So, it’s been a historic season for Flagg, although the Rookie of the Year race appears close between Flagg and former Duke teammate and Charlotte Hornets star Kon Knueppel.
Flagg’s regular season came to an unfortunate end as he left the game early against the Chicago Bulls due to an ankle injury.
All in all, it was an impressive rookie campaign for Flagg, and even if he doesn’t win the Rookie of the Year award, there is plenty of promise for the 2025 top overall draft pick.
