Cooper Flagg, as most Duke fans probably know, got off to a bit of a slow start as an NBA rookie. The Mavericks started him off at point guard and while he did okay there, it was asking a lot of an 18-year-0ld rookie and people started to say he was overrated.
They’re not saying that so much anymore, and after Monday night’s explosion vs. the Utah Jazz, Flagg has probably seized control of the Rookie of the Year race from former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel.
Flagg finished the night with 42 points on
13-27/1-4 shooting and 15-20 on his free throws. He also had 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 blocks.
Former Blue Devil Kyle Filipowski had a great game for the Jazz as well, hitting for 25 on 9-13 from the floor. He also had 9 rebounds.
Flagg was the show Monday night, though, becoming the first 18-year-old in league history to top 40. Over the last seven games, Flagg is averaging 25.7 points.
We’re not saying Dallas fans aren’t still upset about the Luka Doncic trade, but Flagg is giving them a lot of hope for the future.
