Cooper Flagg snubbed for Rookie of the Year: Former NBA champ’s bold verdict sparks debate
The 2026 NBA season has already produced a spotlight battle - and it isn't just between teams, but between two rookies chasing Rookie of the Year honors. Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks' top draft pick, is living up to the hype, but his former Duke teammate, Kon Knueppel, is also making waves in Charlotte.Flagg, the first overall pick, is being counted on to carry the Mavericks into a new era after Luka Doncic's controversial exit. The 19-year-old has impressed early, averaging 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game on 48.2 percent shooting.He's taken on the primary ball-handling duties while superstar teammate Kyrie Irving is sidelined with an ACL injury - a role that would challenge even veterans.Mavericks Cooper Flagg makes grown men look like kids with a powerful dunk"Cooper is just an amazing player, and that's not even […]