Cooper Flagg needed just 40 games to join Michael Jordan’s club
Cooper Flagg he’s doing things we haven’t seen since the days of short shorts and dominating Chicago. In Wednesday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks rookie officially joined one of the most exclusive clubs in the history of basketball.
By the last sound, Flagg had become only the third player since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976, he has recorded at least 750 points, 150 assists, 50 steals and 30 blocks in his first 40 career games.
The other two? Michael Jordan and Ron Harper.
Flagg finished the night with 26 points, continuing the tear that has put him firmly in position driving seat for Rookie of the Year award.
Although the Mavericks couldn’t secure a victory against a stacked Nuggets team, Flagg’s individual brilliance was a clear result. He doesn’t just score; he fills the box with the kind of two-way versatility that has pundits buzzing.
ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins recently turned heads by calling Flagg the “White LeBron,” citing his ability to impact the game at every level. While that comparison carries high expectations, Flagg’s production backs it up. He has carried a huge load for Dallas this season, especially with the key veterans like Kyrie Irving and Derek Lively II out due to injuries.
Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd summed it up best earlier this week, telling reporters that his rookie is simply “built differently.”
Joining the statistical bracket with “His Airness” is the kind of headline that defines a rookie campaign. For Flagg, it’s just more proof that the hype was real. As Dallas tries to climb back into the Western Conference playoff picture, they will need every bit of this historic production from their young star.
2026-01-15 04:03:00
