NBA Rookies Flagg & Knueppel Heat Up ROY Race

0:00On March 28th, two former Duke roommates are lighting up the NBA rookie of the year race. Cooper Flag with the Mavericks and Condupper with the Hornets are neck and neck, making it a real toss-up right now. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd is all-in on Flag, calling his season historic with numbers that stack up against past winners. The 19-year-old has dropped 49 points as a teenager, followed by three straight 30-plus point games and he's averaging 6-point. 8 assists in March despite turnovers and team injuries. Nuepal has been fired too, setting rookie records for three-pointers and sparking the Hornets who have 39 wins this year after just 19 last season. His shooting opens up the floor next to Lamello Ball, turning Charlotte into a legit threat. Both rookies top the charts in key stats, with Flag thriving under pressure on a struggling math squad and Nuepal shining in a steady roll that fits perfectly. There are stories mirror legends like LeBron and Jordan, so this tight battle might end in co-rookie of the year honors, just like before.

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