Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is one of the most intriguing prospects the NBA has seen in a long time. He may not be on the same level as current San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was in 2023,

After being overshadowed in his NBA debut earlier this week by Victor Wembanyama, Mavericks No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg tried to take matters into his own hands during his second start, a notable performance few in league history have accomplished prior.

Cooper Flagg’s first experience with an NBA back-to-back was a painful one. The No. 1 draft pick by the Dallas Mavericks barely got through the opening seconds of the second game Monday night before hurting his left shoulder.

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg became the fifth-youngest player in NBA history to score at least 20 points in his first NBA win Sunday.

Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Cooper Flagg accomplished something the NBA hasn't seen since Kobe Bryant way back in 1997.

Cooper Flagg experienced the most challenging matchup of his young NBA career on Monday night. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft scored just two points in the Dallas Mavericks' loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, one night after a 22-point output.

Sunday, Flagg got back to his winning ways, as the Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-129 at American Airlines Center. Flagg scored 22 points, grabbed four rebounds and dished four assists as Dallas’ offense showed signs of life after two poor showings to begin the season.

Cooper Flagg made his long-awaited debut on Wednesday with the Mavericks, registering a double-double in a loss to the Spurs.

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