NBA rookie rankings: Kon Knueppel, Cooper Flagg and Derik Queen are on the rise who's No. 1?
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NBA rookie rankings: Kon Knueppel, Cooper Flagg and Derik Queen are on the rise who's No. 1?It's time to check back in on the rookies a quarter of the way through the NBA season.
Cooper Flagg recorded 22 points (9-of-13 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one blocked shot in Wednesday's win over the Heat.Flagg extended his streak of games with at least 20 points to three with another solid performance on Wednesday. Over the past two weeks, the rookie forward has provided top-50 value in eight-cat formats. Flagg started slowly, but he's picked up the production by the game, most recently earning Western Conference Rookie of the Month honors. Given Dallas' many injuries, Flagg will be asked to do a lot, even if his days as a point guard seem to be over.
Cooper Flagg passes LeBron to become youngest player in NBA history to score 35 pointsCooper Flagg became the youngest-ever player to score 35 points in an NBA game as he helped the Dallas Mavericks rally to a 114-110 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. The 18-year-old went 13 for 22 from the field in his 20th career game. The only other 18-year-old to score 35 points in an NBA game is LeBron James, who did so twice in his rookie season.
Cooper Flagg's 35-point outing brings him toe-to-toe with former Duke teammate in Rookie of the Year raceFlagg became the youngest player to score 35 points in an NBA game
Cooper Flagg: Paces Dallas in winFlagg chipped in 35 points (13-22 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 9-11 FT), eight rebounds and two assists over 38 minutes during Saturday's 114-110 victory over the Clippers.