Cooper Flagg Makes Historic Start: Key Numbers Revealed
Cooper Flagg, the top overall draft pick of 2025, is making waves in his rookie season. Currently, he averages 18.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. His impressive performance has solidified his position at the top of NBA.com’s Kia Rookie Ladder.
Historic Milestones for Cooper Flagg
Flagg, who reclassified to the class of 2024 during the summer of 2023, is also recognized as the youngest player in the NBA. As he approaches his 19th birthday, Flagg has already set several records among players aged 18. The following statistics, validated by Elias research, highlight his remarkable achievements:
Key Statistics Among 18-Year-Olds
- Points: 3rd All-Time – 526 points (Behind LeBron James with 625 and Kobe Bryant with 539)
- Rebounds: 4th All-Time – 178 rebounds (Behind Bill Willoughby with 288, Tracy McGrady with 269, and LeBron James with 184)
- Assists: 2nd All-Time – 99 assists (Only LeBron James has more with 188)
- Steals: 5th All-Time – 35 steals (Behind McGrady, James, and Bryant with 49 each)
- Three-Point Makes: 3rd All-Time – 22 made (Behind Bryant with 51 and James with 32)
- Minutes Played: 4th All-Time – 962 minutes (Only James with 1,247, McGrady with 1,179, and Bryant with 1,103 have more)
- Double-Doubles: Tied for 2nd – 4 double-doubles (Only Dwight Howard has more with 6)
- 20-Point Games: 2nd All-Time – 12 games (Only James has more with 14)
- 30-Point Games: 2nd All-Time – 2 games
- 40-Point Games: 1st All-Time – 1 game
Flagg achieved these impressive statistics while playing in only 28 games, placing him 8th among 18-year-olds for games played. Recently, he recorded his fourth consecutive game with over 20 points during a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, marking a significant milestone. This achievement puts him in elite company with LeBron James, who previously accomplished the same feat in December 2023.
Upcoming Game
Fans can look forward to watching Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks as they face off against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday at 8 PM ET, available on League Pass.
