What happened: Reigning Kia NBA Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg finished top three among rookies in rebounds, assists, steals and blocks per game.
Why it matters: The scoring lead and broad category rankings establish a high baseline for his second NBA season.
By the numbers: 21.0 PPG (1st among rookies); 6.7 RPG (3rd); 4.5 APG (2nd); 1.2 SPG (2nd); 0.9 BPG (2nd).
What to watch: Watch whether Flagg builds on that across-the-board production in 2026-27.