Summary
The NBA has announced that Cooper Flagg, a 19-year-old rookie for the Dallas Mavericks, has become the youngest player in league history to record back-to-back 30-point double-doubles. Despite the Mavericks losing recent games, Flagg's performances have been outstanding, marking him as a strong contender for Rookie of the Year.
Key Facts
- The Dallas Mavericks recently lost 111–107 to the Houston Rockets.
- Rookie Cooper Flagg scored 49 points against the Charlotte Hornets, a record for a teenager in one NBA game.
- Flagg followed this with a performance of 34 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists against the Rockets.
- Flagg is the youngest NBA player to achieve back-to-back 30-point double-doubles.
- He is among the top candidates for the Rookie of the Year award.
- Flagg's average stats are 19.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.
