Cooper Flagg Is Already Making NBA History - And He’s Just Getting Started
Let’s be clear: Cooper Flagg isn’t just living up to the hype - he’s rewriting what we thought was possible for a teenager in the NBA. The Mavericks’ No. 1 overall pick is in the middle of a historic stretch, and even in a loss to the Celtics, he showed once again that he’s not just part of Dallas’ future - he is the present.
Flagg just became the first teenager in league history to post 30-plus points in three straight games. That’s right - no teenager has ever done what he’s doing right now.
And these aren’t empty-calorie buckets in blowouts or garbage time. These are high-impact, high-efficiency performances against real competition.
Here’s what the numbers look like over his last three:
- 49 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists
- 34 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists
- 36 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists
That’s not just production - that’s dominance. And he turned 19 less than two months ago.
Tuesday night’s game against Boston was another showcase. The Celtics pulled out a 110-100 win, but Flagg went toe-to-toe with Jaylen Brown and Derrick White and still put up 36.
He didn’t look overwhelmed. He didn’t look like a rookie.
He looked like a guy who belonged - and then some.
What stands out isn’t just the scoring - it’s how he’s doing it. Flagg’s offensive game is already polished beyond his years.
He’s creating off the dribble, finishing through contact, hitting from deep, and making reads that most rookies don’t even see yet. And he’s doing it all while carrying a huge load for a Mavericks team that’s still figuring out how to support him.
This is the kind of stretch that makes you question the old narratives. Not long ago, there were debates about whether Flagg would even be a top-five player in this year’s college freshman class.
That conversation is over. If he were in college right now, he’d be tearing it apart.
But he’s not - he’s doing it on the biggest stage, against the best in the world.
And while Dallas came up short against Boston, the bigger picture is clear. The Mavericks have their guy.
The wins will come. Build the right roster around him, and nights like this won’t just be about individual brilliance - they’ll be about team success, too.
For now, Flagg is doing everything you could ask of a No. 1 pick - and then some. He’s making Dallas competitive.
He’s making history. And he’s just getting started.