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Mavericks' Cooper Flagg joins LeBron, Kobe in 3-player NBA history books originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Cooper Flagg is elevating himself among all-time greats.
Former No. 1 picks Cade Cunningham and Cooper Flagg dueled in an overtime thriller in Dallas, combining for 52 points.
Coach Jason Kidd revealed some of the conversations the team has had with the rookie sensation as he finds his way in the NBA.
It's too early to determine Flagg's long-term status, but his rookie numbers are comparable to those LeBron James had for his rookie season.