Cooper Flagg Reaches 1000 Points, NBA's Future Shines

0:00On March 6th, Cooper Flagg just etched his name deeper into NBA history during the Dallas Mavericks game against the Orlando Magic. The 19-year-old rookie hit Seper C. Iid, a thousand points for the season on Thursday night, becoming the second youngest player ever to reach that mark. Only LeBron James did it at a younger age. Even in a close one, 14 to 115 loss, Flagg grabbed an offensive rebound early in the first quarter to score those milestone points. He wrapped up the night with 18 points, five rebounds, and six assists, though he shot just 7 of 22 from the field. Flagg now averages 20.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, while shooting nearly 48 percent from the floor. Mavericks fans have mixed feelings amid the team's 21-41 record, sitting 12th in the Western Conference. Still, Flagg's play offers real hope, especially after the tough trade of Luca Doncic. His growth has fans excited about the rebuild.

1:00In the rookie of the year race, Flagg leaves a tight battle with Charlotte Hornets guard Khan Kanueppel, his old Duke roommate who holds the record for. Most three-pointers buy a rookie. New Eppel has helped turn around his team, too. Flagg sees and keeps delivering milestones, like his 49-point outburst against the Hornets back on January 29th, a teenage rookie. With games left, he's showing why the league's future looks bright through stars like him.