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Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks is defended by LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at American Airlines Center on January 24, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.
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‘They’re Very Similar’: Jason Kidd Breaks Down The LeBron James Parallels For Cooper Flagg

DHJ Quick Take: Cooper Flagg Draws LeBron James Comparison The Comparison: Jason Kidd’s observation of Cooper Flagg and LeBron James centers on "The Process"—the high-usage developmental arc required to anchor a franchise. On Easter Sunday at the AAC, that comparison moves beyond abstraction. The Context: With Luka Dončić (hamstring) and...
Cooper Flagg dunking on Paolo Banchero Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic April 3 2026 American Airlines Center
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‘He’s In Rare Air’: Cooper Flagg Scores 51 Points In Historic Performance, But Dallas Mavericks Fall To Orlando Magic

DHJ Quick Take: Magic vs. Mavericks Historic Individual Brilliance, Collective Struggle: Cooper Flagg delivered the greatest scoring performance by a teenager in NBA history, dropping 51 points on 19-of-30 shooting. However, the Mavericks couldn't overcome an Orlando offense that carved them up for 35 assists and 138 points, extending Dallas's...