Dirk Nowitzki Reacts to Mavericks' Cooper Flagg Winning Rookie of the Year
Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks' No. 1 overall pick, was named NBA Rookie of the Year after a standout season averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. Despite the Mavericks missing the postseason, Flagg's performance drew widespread praise, including from franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki commended Flagg for overcoming early criticism and excelling in a versatile role, including playing point guard at 6-foot-9.
- ▪Cooper Flagg was selected with the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks prior to the season.
- ▪Flagg averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game during his rookie year.
- ▪He was named NBA Rookie of the Year in a close race with former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets.
- ▪Dirk Nowitzki praised Flagg for handling early-season adversity and playing point guard despite being 6-foot-9.
- ▪Nowitzki has been a consistent supporter of Flagg throughout the season and celebrated his Rookie of the Year honor.
- ▪Flagg is now considered the new face of the Mavericks franchise.
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By Cole SullivanShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.While the Dallas Mavericks didn’t make the postseason this year, they had a clear bright spot in rookie Cooper Flagg, whom they selected with the No. 1 overall pick prior to the season.Flagg finished the year averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, while shooting 46.5% from the field and 29.5% from beyond the arc.This week, in a tight race with his former Duke teammate and roommate Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets, Flagg was officially named the NBA Rookie of the Year.More news: Cade Cunningham Makes History in Pistons’ Game 6 Win Over MagicView this post on XMore news:…
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