What happened: Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg has recorded 23.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game in 2026-27 through 12 games. He passed Kobe Bryant for the second-most points by a teenager in NBA history, reaching 1,762 points, per the NBA.
Why it matters: LeBron James holds the No. 1 spot on the teenage scoring list with 2,362 points. Flagg is 600 points behind that mark.
By the numbers: Flagg, 2026-27 through 12 games: 23.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6.0 assists per game. Teen scoring list: LeBron James 2,362, Cooper Flagg 1,762.
What to watch: Flagg would need to average 50.1 points per game for the rest of his 19-year-old season to catch James, per Mavs Film Room.