Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg wins 2025-26 NBA rookie of the year
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg earned the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year award following his inaugural season with the team. At 19 years old, he became the second-youngest player to win the honor, trailing only LeBron James. Flagg averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists across 70 games. He also became the first rookie since Michael Jordan to lead his team in total points, rebounds, assists, and steals. Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd noted that Flagg is on a trajectory comparable to the early career of LeBron James, citing his maturity and willingness to work. Kidd emphasized that sustained success for the rookie will depend on long-term health and the eventual pursuit of championships.
- •Cooper Flagg averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists as a rookie.
- •He is the second-youngest player in NBA history to receive the Rookie of the Year award.
- •Flagg led the Mavericks in total points, rebounds, assists, and steals during the season.
- •Coach Jason Kidd identified long-term health and team championships as primary benchmarks for Flagg’s future.
- 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Ex- Mavericks Coach Makes Bold LeBron James Comparison for 19-Year-Old Star
- 11:19 AMYahoo Sports — Cooper Flagg Claims Historic ROY As Jason Kidd Sees A Young LeBron James
"The Dallas Mavericks may have the next LeBron James, according to the team’s former head coach. According to Jason Kidd, who was fired from the Mavericks after the 2025-2026 NBA season, the Mavericks already have the next LeBron on their roster in the 19-year-old Cooper Flagg. In his interview with All-Star Magazine, Kidd said that […] The post Ex- Mavericks Coach Makes Bold LeBron James Comparison for 19-Year-Old Star appeared first on HEAVY.
"Cooper Flagg arrived in Dallas with the kind of attention that follows a No. 1 pick. He also carried expectations that few players his age have faced before. Jason Kidd is joining the discussion about Flagg. The coach sees a lot of talent in Flagg and believes he has the potential to be as great [...]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 2:16 PMEx- Mavericks Coach Makes Bold LeBron James Comparison for 19-Year-Old Star
The Dallas Mavericks may have the next LeBron James, according to the team’s former head coach. According to Jason Kidd, who was fired from the Mavericks after the 2025-2026 NBA season, the Mavericks already have the next LeBron on their roster in the 19-year-old Cooper Flagg. In his interview with All-Star Magazine, Kidd said that […] The post Ex- Mavericks Coach Makes Bold LeBron James Comparison for 19-Year-Old Star appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 11:19 AMCooper Flagg Claims Historic ROY As Jason Kidd Sees A Young LeBron James
Cooper Flagg arrived in Dallas with the kind of attention that follows a No. 1 pick. He also carried expectations that few players his age have faced before. Jason Kidd is joining the discussion about Flagg. The coach sees a lot of talent in Flagg and believes he has the potential to be as great [...]
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