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Cooper Flagg's standout play draws LeBron James comparisons from Kendrick Perkins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 11:33 PM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Cooper Flagg's standout play draws LeBron James comparisons from Kendrick Perkins

Summary

Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks' second-year forward and No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, has impressed with strong early-season performance. Averaging 25 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 6.3 assists through three games, Flagg has drawn comparisons to LeBron James from ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins. Flagg, coming off a Rookie of the Year season, returned from a shoulder injury this season. The Mavericks, currently 2-2, are set to host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday in a key matchup.

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Status Watch

•Mavericks are 2-2 to start the 2026-27 NBA season.
•Flagg averages 25.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists.
•Kendrick Perkins likens Flagg's game to LeBron James.
•Flagg missed one game due to a shoulder injury.
•Mavericks will face the Thunder next on Wednesday.

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11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Why Cooper Flagg is giving Kendrick Perkins ‘LeBron James-type vibe’

What they're saying

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The Dallas Mavericks have gotten off to a 2-2 start to the 2026-27 NBA season, but one of the biggest storylines around the league thus far regarding the team is the breakout play of second-year forward Cooper Flagg . The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Flagg is coming off a Rookie of the Year season and looks on pace to potentially make […] The post Why Cooper Flagg is giving Kendrick Perkins ‘LeBron James-type vibe’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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