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Flagg Clinches Rookie of the Year Award
28 Apr
Summary
- Flagg averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists.
- He scored 51 points on April 3 against Orlando.
- Flagg is the third Maverick to win the award.
Rookie sensation Flagg was officially named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year on Monday. This honor is a testament to his outstanding season performance.
Flagg consistently delivered impressive stats, averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.2 steals across 33.5 minutes in 70 games. His exceptional play down the stretch included a remarkable 51-point game on April 3 against Orlando, followed by a 45-point performance two days later against the Lakers.
With this achievement, Flagg becomes the third player in Dallas Mavericks franchise history to earn the Rookie of the Year award. He follows in the footsteps of past honorees Jason Kidd, who won in the 1994-95 season, and Luka Doncic, who received the award in 2018-19.
