Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg , the top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, has hit the ground running with the Mavs through his first five NBA games. The 18-year-old from Newport, Maine—the state’s most celebrated hoops export—is averaging 32.2 minutes nightly for Dallas, delivering double-digit scoring and versatile contributions. While the Mavs sit at 2-3, Flagg’s debut stretch reveals a soon-to-be star.

Flagg has embraced small forward and point-forward duties under Mavs head coach coach Jason Kidd.

Flagg’s per-game averages : 13.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.6 blocks—on perfect 100 percent free-throw shooting (13-for-13).

Standouts games :

Oct. 29 vs. Indiana : 15 points, 10 boards, 4 assists

Oct. 26 vs. Toronto (win) : Career-high 22 points (8-for-14

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