Summary
Dallas Mavericks' rookie Cooper Flagg, who showed promise this season, sprained his ankle in the final game. Head coach Jason Kidd advised Flagg to rest during the offseason to prepare for the next season.
Key Facts
- Cooper Flagg is a rookie for the Dallas Mavericks.
- He was drafted No. 1 overall last June.
- Flagg averaged 21.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.
- He suffered an ankle sprain in the team's final game against the Chicago Bulls.
- Mavericks won that game 149-28.
- Coach Jason Kidd advised Flagg to rest during the offseason.
- Flagg is leading the race for Rookie of the Year, closely followed by Kon Knueppel.
- Former teammate Kon Knueppel averaged 18.5 points and set a rookie record for made 3-pointers.
