What happened: Flagg has scored 1,762 NBA points as a teenager, moving past the previous second-place total.
Why it matters: Flagg is 600 points short of James' mark. He has the remainder of his teenage years to close that gap.
By the numbers: Flagg is averaging 23.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists in 2026-27 through 12 games.
What to watch: His scoring total in upcoming games will determine how close he gets to the record before turning 20.