Maine's Cooper Flagg Named NBA Rookie of the Month Yet Again

Well, if there was still any doubt that Cooper Flagg would struggle in the NBA, that doubt has officially gone by the wayside.

The Maine native continues to impress in his first season with the Dallas Mavericks—and it’s even more remarkable considering the rookie just turned 19.

Cooper Flagg Won Another Rookie of the Month Award

Not only did Flagg break the single-game scoring record for an 18-year-old earlier this year (42 points), but the “Maine Event” has also picked up his second consecutive Rookie of the Month award (October and November were combined into one month due to a limited number of games in October).

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Flagg averaged 23.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in December, helping the Mavericks stay in the playoff picture. December is always a grueling schedule, especially with the holidays, so seeing Flagg keep his young team afloat was highly impressive.

The young star has done just about everything so far this season. He’s been the unquestioned leader, often playing multiple positions—including point guard—due to continued injuries on the roster. That’s a lot to ask of any young player, but asking it of a 19-year-old with only a few months of pro experience speaks volumes. Clearly, this team trusts Flagg—and for good reason.

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Currently, Flagg leads the team in scoring (18.9 points per game), ranks third in rebounding (6.4), second in assists (4.1), and first in steals (1.2). Those numbers have continued to improve throughout the season, which is evident when looking at his performance over the past month.

Cooper Flagg is One of the Two Favorites to Win NBA Rookie of the Year

Flagg, along with former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel, appears to be a runaway favorite to land one of the top two spots in the Rookie of the Year race—at least for now. Of course, there’s still plenty of basketball left to be played.

Best of luck to Flagg as he gears up for a strong run the rest of the way.

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