Mavericks Rookie Cooper Flagg Makes NBA History

Flagg becomes first rookie since Michael Jordan to record four straight games with at least 30 points and 5 rebounds.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 12:47pm

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The Dallas Mavericks have announced that rookie sensation Cooper Flagg has made NBA history, becoming the first rookie since Michael Jordan to record four straight games with at least 30 points and 5 rebounds. Flagg, who was drafted No. 1 overall out of Duke after reclassifying during high school, is averaging 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game this season.

Why it matters

Flagg's historic performance comes as a bright spot for the struggling Mavericks, who have lost six games in a row. The 19-year-old rookie has drawn high praise from head coach Jason Kidd, who believes Flagg can help put the team in position to win an NBA championship in the future.

The details

Over his last four games, Flagg has posted 49, 34, 36, and 32 points, making NBA history in the process. He is the first rookie since Michael Jordan to record four straight games with at least 30 points and five rebounds, and the first since Allen Iverson to score 150-plus points over any four-game span.

  • Flagg was drafted No. 1 overall by the Mavericks out of Duke in 2026.
  • Flagg is 19 years old and won't turn 20 until December.

The players

Cooper Flagg

A 19-year-old rookie sensation for the Dallas Mavericks who was drafted No. 1 overall out of Duke in 2026 after reclassifying during high school.

Jason Kidd

The head coach of the Dallas Mavericks who has praised Flagg's positive attitude and believes the rookie can help the team win an NBA championship.

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What they’re saying

“He's such a positive kid... It's not about his stats, it's about his teammates and about winning... He wants to win, he wants to help his team win... If he continues to do this, he's gonna put us in a position to win that championship.”

— Jason Kidd, Head Coach, Dallas Mavericks

What’s next

The Mavericks will face the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, where Flagg will look to continue his historic rookie season.

The takeaway

At just 19 years old, Cooper Flagg has already made NBA history and drawn high praise from his head coach. His dominant performance could be a sign of things to come, as the Mavericks hope the young star can help lead them to an NBA championship in the future.