Remember when Cooper Flagg started slow? Yeah, neither do Dallas Mavericks fans. The rookie phenom is blossoming into a top option before everyone's eyes, exhibiting amazing skill and confidence in the month of December. The concerns about his offensive aggression have quickly evaporated into the atmosphere. Flagg's latest show-stealing performance came against the always dangerous Denver Nuggets, and it happened in front of his twin brother Ace.
The No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft was absolutely masterful in American Airlines Center, posting 33 points on 14-of-21 shooting, nine rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal in a 131-130 win over the Nuggets. While Flagg is obviously ecstatic to help the Mavs earn a big home victory, he takes even more pleasure doing it in front of the man with whom he entered the world.
“It was great,” the 19-year-old said of seeing Ace courtside for the game, per Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. “He’s going through his first college season at Maine, but we play the game together all the time, just staying connected. It’s great to have him around. I don’t get to see him as much anymore.”
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Flagg made the most of Tuesday's visit with his brother.
Cooper Flagg on seeing his twin brother, Ace Flagg, sitting courtside:
“It was great. He’s going through his first college season at Maine, but we play the game together all the time, just staying connected. It’s great to have him around. I don’t get to see him as much anymore.” pic.twitter.com/eRjyKGKXUG
— Mike Curtis (@MikeACurtis2) December 24, 2025