Cooper Flagg

Cooper Flagg is a 19-year-old NBA player for the Dallas Mavericks. He is currently making headlines for his exceptional scoring ability at a young age. Recently, Flagg broke the NBA record for the most points scored by a teenager in a single game, achieving 49 points against the Charlotte Hornets on January 30, 2026. This surpassed a 46-year-old record. Prior to this, on December 16, 2025, he set another record as the youngest NBA player to score 40 points in a game at 18 years old, joining LeBron James and Kevin Durant as the only third teenager with at least 40 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Despite these individual achievements, both games resulted in losses for the Mavericks, highlighting the team's struggles even with Flagg's high-scoring performances. Flagg's rapid rise and record-breaking performances position him as a significant and exciting young talent in the NBA.