What happened: Darren Collison and @SkyDigg4 praised Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg's high-level play early in his second season on NBA TV's The Association.
Why it matters: Flagg dropped 43 points on 16-of-25 shooting on Nov. 9 and passed Kobe Bryant for second-most points by a teenager in NBA history.
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: The NBA has opened a fan vote between Flagg and Tyrese Maxey, who averages 26.7 points through 12 games.