Mavs' Cooper Flagg's sole rookie 'hole' still outperformed LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Michael Jordan originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg turned in one of the most complete debut seasons in recent NBA history, averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 **** ists on his way to Rookie of the Year. Only one part of his game drew consistent scrutiny all year.
That one weakness is his three-point shooting has now been put into historical context, and the numbers suggest fans have little reason to worry.
The comparison first circulated this offseason, breaking down Flagg's 29.5 percent mark from three against several Hall of Fame rookie seasons.
Flagg shot 29.5 percent from deep on 244 attempts as a rookie, a mark that topped LeBron James' 29.0 percent and Kevin Durant's 28.8 percent in their own first seasons. Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki has downplayed any concerns about the number since before the season even ended.
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Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg turned in one of the most complete debut seasons in recent NBA history, averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 **** ists on his way to Rookie of the Year. Only one part of his game drew consistent scrutiny all year.
That one weakness is his three-point shooting has now been put into historical context, and the numbers suggest fans have little reason to worry.
The comparison first circulated this offseason, breaking down Flagg's 29.5 percent mark from three against several Hall of Fame rookie seasons.
Flagg shot 29.5 percent from deep on 244 attempts as a rookie, a mark that topped LeBron James' 29.0 percent and Kevin Durant's 28.8 percent in their own first seasons. Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki has downplayed any concerns about the number since before the season even ended.
#rookie #flagg
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