Mavericks Make Strong Rookie of the Year Case for Cooper Flagg

Dallas highlights star rookie's historic stats in bid for top rookie honor

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:10am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game or match, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the action on the court.The Mavericks' social media campaign showcases their rookie sensation Cooper Flagg's historic stats, making a compelling case for him to win Rookie of the Year.Chicago Today

Cooper Flagg has had a sensational rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks, averaging 21.2 PPG, 6.7 RPG, and 4.6 APG, as well as over 2.0 stocks per game. The Mavericks have taken to social media to make a strong case for Flagg to win Rookie of the Year, highlighting his historic stats and accomplishments that have him in elite company.

Why it matters

Flagg's standout rookie campaign has sparked a debate over the Rookie of the Year award, with Charlotte's Kon Knueppel also having a historic season. The Mavericks' social media push aims to sway voters and give their star rookie a boost in the race.

The details

The Mavericks highlighted several of Flagg's impressive stats and achievements in their social media campaign, including that he's the only rookie to score 50+ points this season, leads all rookies in 25-point, 30-point, 35-point, 40-point, and 45-point games, and is the only rookie leading his team in points, rebounds, assists, and steals. Flagg has joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only rookies to have at least 96 points in a two-game span.

  • Flagg's historic rookie season is coming to a close, with only one game remaining.
  • The Mavericks made their social media push to support Flagg's Rookie of the Year case ahead of the final game.

The players

Cooper Flagg

A sensational rookie for the Dallas Mavericks, averaging 21.2 PPG, 6.7 RPG, and 4.6 APG, as well as over 2.0 stocks per game.

Kon Knueppel

A rookie for the Charlotte Hornets who has also had a historic season, leading the NBA in three-pointers made and challenging Flagg for Rookie of the Year.

Dallas Mavericks

The NBA team that Cooper Flagg plays for, who have taken to social media to make a strong case for their star rookie to win Rookie of the Year.

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What’s next

The Mavericks will play their final game of the season against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday evening, while the Hornets will face the New York Knicks as they fight for a playoff spot.

The takeaway

Cooper Flagg's historic rookie season has sparked a debate over the Rookie of the Year award, with the Mavericks making a strong social media push to highlight their star's impressive stats and accomplishments in a bid to sway voters.