Dirk Nowitzki Reacts to Mavericks' Cooper Flagg Winning Rookie of the Year
Summary
Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks' top draft pick, was named NBA Rookie of the Year after a strong first season. Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki praised Flagg’s performance and resilience during the season.Key Facts
- Cooper Flagg was selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks before the season.
- He averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.
- Flagg shot 46.5% from the field and 29.5% from three-point range.
- He won NBA Rookie of the Year in a close race against Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets.
- Flagg played some games as a point guard despite being 6-foot-9, a new position for him.
- Dirk Nowitzki, a Hall of Famer and Mavericks legend, expressed pride in Flagg.
- Nowitzki highlighted the challenges Flagg faced, including negativity and booing early in the season.
- Flagg is seen as a key player and the future face of the Dallas Mavericks franchise.
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