"Flagg, 19, has averaged 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 49 games, production that puts him in historical company. The only other rookies to average at least 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists since the ABA-NBA merger are Luka Doncic, Michael Jordan and Larry Bird."
"Flagg injured the foot in a Feb. 10 loss to the Phoenix Suns, forcing the No. 1 overall pick to miss the Rising Stars game during All-Star Weekend. The Mavs have not ruled out the possibility of Flagg playing in both ends of the back-to-back with the second game in Boston on Friday night."
"Knueppel has played a major role in the surging Charlotte Hornets' midseason turnaround, averaging 19.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists while shattering the rookie record for made 3s while shooting 43.6% from long range."
Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick for the Dallas Mavericks, has been cleared to return after missing eight games with a left midfoot sprain sustained on February 10 against the Phoenix Suns. He is listed as questionable for Thursday's road game against the Orlando Magic and may play in both ends of a back-to-back series, including Friday's game in Boston against his childhood favorite team, the Celtics. Through 49 games, Flagg has averaged 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists, placing him in elite historical company alongside Luka Doncic, Michael Jordan, and Larry Bird as the only rookies since the ABA-NBA merger to average at least 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Despite his impressive performance, Flagg has been surpassed by Duke teammate Kon Knueppel as the Rookie of the Year betting favorite.
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