Flagg followed the best game of his young NBA career with his worst on the tail end of his first back-to-back in the league.

After being overshadowed in his NBA debut earlier this week by Victor Wembanyama, Mavericks No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg tried to take matters into his own hands during his second start, a notable performance few in league history have accomplished prior.

Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Cooper Flagg accomplished something the NBA hasn't seen since Kobe Bryant way back in 1997.

The rookie from Maine barely got through the opening seconds of the second game Monday night before hurting his left shoulder.

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Sunday, Flagg got back to his winning ways, as the Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-129 at American Airlines Center. Flagg scored 22 points, grabbed four rebounds and dished four assists as Dallas’ offense showed signs of life after two poor showings to begin the season.

The Mavericks rookie had an impressive third game in the NBA, as he led the Mavs to their first win of the season.