Chapter 1
The backyard battleground of Newport
Chapter 2
The Duke dominance and lottery luck
Chapter 3
Navigating the rookie ruts
Chapter 4
The statement game of October 2026
Chapter 5
Team chemistry and the sophomore leap
Ch 3 · Navigating the rookie ruts
Glossary
rookie (noun)
A player who is in their first season of professional sports. During his initial NBA season, Cooper Flagg struggled in matchups against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
A player who is in their first season of professional sports. During his initial NBA season, Cooper Flagg struggled in matchups against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Fun Fact
Young record holder: At 18 years and 324 days, Cooper Flagg tied LeBron James as the youngest player to score 25 points in a game.
Quiz
Against which Texas rival did Cooper Flagg play his very first regular-season NBA game in October 2025?
Quiz
Which injury did Cooper Flagg suffer on the very first possession of his rookie game against the Thunder?
Quiz
Which of Cooper Flagg's former Duke teammates finished close in the Rookie of the Year voting?
Quiz
Against which team did Cooper Flagg score 26 points to tie the record as one of the youngest players to score 25+ points?
Quiz
Which legendary player's record did Cooper Flagg tie as the youngest to score at least 25 points in an NBA game?