Twenty-nine games into his rookie campaign, Cooper Flagg is exactly as advertised. He’s averaging 18.8 ppg, 6.4 rpg and 3.5 apg and has recently taken hold of the top slot on NBA.com’s Kia Rookie Ladder . Flagg reclassified to the class of 2024 in the summer of 2023, making him the youngest player in the NBA.

In a recent interview, Cooper Flagg reflects on seeing his twin brother Ace sitting courtside during his breakout rookie season.

Cooper Flagg reacts after nearly recording his first triple-double in front of his twin brother in a win over the Denver Nuggets.

The nationally televised game was covered by ESPN, which meant Charles Barkley and Co. were able to provide their immediate analysis after the contest. The NBA legend had a lot to say after the game, including a bold statement about how the Mavs are now Flagg’s team.

"The poise that he played with, he doesn't feel like he's so young out there. He seems like he played meaningful games, and he was winning before. That's my opinion. He looked really mature out there," said Jokic.

The Dallas Mavericks picked up a win against the contending Denver Nuggets in part due to Cooper Flagg's 30-point masterclass.

The Mavericks rookie is starting to show the world what his game has been supposed to look like the whole season.