Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has two of the five highest scoring games by an 18-year-old in NBA history. His 42-point explosion in Monday’s overtime loss in Utah ranks first on the list and his former career-high of 35 points on Nov.

Jeremiah Fears and VJ Edgecombe are making moves up in the Top 5, where Cooper Flagg continues to rank at No. 1.

Meanwhile, Cade Cunningham delivered another statement with 32 points and 10 assists against the Celtics as Detroit rallied again, and Cooper Flagg made history, becoming the youngest player to score at least 40 in a game (he scored 42) in the Mavs' loss to the Jazz on Monday night.

Quinn Allen's favorite NBA player props for Monday, December 15, include Derrick White, Nikola Jokic, and Cooper Flagg.

Lately, Cooper Flagg has gone above and beyond the call of duty. The rookie sensation for the Dallas Mavericks has been entrusted with the of starting point guard role. With that will come a certain amount of criticism as to whether the No.1 pick coming off one year at Duke has what it takes.

DeMarcus Cousins doubles down on his take that Ace Bailey should have been the No.1 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft because he is the closest player to McGrady.