He was 18 years old, on a rebuilding team that had just traded away its franchise superstar — and by the end of the season, he was being compared to Michael Jordan. This is the full story of Cooper Flagg's historic rookie season: the numbers nobody expected, the 51-point breakout game, the tight Rookie of the Year race with his own former Duke teammate, and the record-breaking recognition that followed. If you think you've seen a great rookie season before... wait until you see this one broken down in full. 🏀 Cooper Flagg. The Next Face of the NBA? 📈 Follow his rise, one milestone at a time. #CooperFlagg #NBA #Mavericks #RookieOfTheYear #NBAHistory