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The hype was actual. Cooper Flagg has formally been named the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Yr, taking dwelling the Wilt Chamberlain Trophy after a historic rookie season, the league introduced Monday evening.
A Blue DevilbBattle: FlaggeEdges Knueppel
In one of the contested rookie races in latest reminiscence, the No. 1 general decide narrowly beat out fellow Duke standout Kon Knueppel (Charlotte Hornets) for the glory. VJ Edgecombe (Philadelphia 76ers) rounded out the highest three in a category that lived as much as its NBA Draft hype.
Becoming a member of Mavericks royalty
Flagg turns into simply the third participant in Dallas Mavericks historical past to earn the award, becoming a member of elite names like Luka Doni and Jason Kidd. His win additionally extends a Southwest Division streak, following Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Fort as latest winners.
Elite statistical firm
Regardless of a tough 26-56 document for Dallas, Flagg emerged as a franchise cornerstone. Throughout 70 video games, he delivered standout NBA stats:
21.0 PPG (1st amongst rookies)6.7 RPG4.5 APG1.2 SPG
He joins a uncommon group of gamers posting a 20/6/4 stat line, alongside superstars like LeBron James, Nikola Joki, and Doni.
HistoricsScoring outbursts
Flagg’s season featured record-breaking performances, together with a 51-point recreation towards the Orlando Magic, making him the youngest participant in NBA historical past to achieve that mark. He adopted it with 45 factors vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, totaling 96 factors in two games-matching a feat solely achieved by Wilt Chamberlain amongst rookies.
From the second he was chosen first general, expectations had been sky-high. By delivering a historic debut season and securing NBA Rookie of the Yr honors, Cooper Flagg hasn’t simply met them-he’s redefined them.
