Cooper Flagg makes history with Mavericks
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Cooper Flagg, the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, becomes the 1st 18-year-old in league history to score 40 points during Monday's career night.
Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn't enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss.
Flagg didn’t get the top spot on that list. Flagg came in at No. 9 on ESPN’s list, directly behind Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley and directly ahead of Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren.
Cooper Flagg is a basketball player who starred in college for the Duke Blue Devils. He led the team to a Final Four appearance in the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. There were high expectations about Flagg’s career before he entered the NBA Draft and turned pro.
On Monday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Dallas Mavericks 120-96. While the Mavericks struggle through a rebuilding year, their power forward Cooper Flagg is enjoying a standout rookie season. Flagg provided an efficient 15 points on the ...
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Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg is making history in the big league at the mere age of 18, thanks to his exceptional performances. He recently scored 42 points in a game, a historical record for his age,