# Cooper Flagg Outperforms LeBron James at Age 19

> Cooper Flagg leads Dallas Mavericks to 2-2 record after scoring 21 points and 11 assists in win over Miami Heat.
- Title: Cooper Flagg Outperforms LeBron James at Age 19 · Newsweek
- Summary: Cooper Flagg leads Dallas Mavericks to 2-2 record after scoring 21 points and 11 assists in win over Miami Heat. Cooper Flagg outperforms LeBron James in…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nba/nba-insider-makes-eye-opening-admission-about-cooper-flagg-and-lebron-james-12631601
- Author: Rowan Fisher-Shotton
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- Topics: cooper flagg, lebron james, dallas mavericks, nba, rookie season, defensive versatility
## Cooper Flagg returns from injury
Cooper Flagg scored 21 points on 12 of 23 shooting with 11 assists, six rebounds, five steals, and three blocks in Dallas Mavericks' 113-109 win over Miami Heat.
## Flagg leads Mavericks to 2-2 record
The win moved Dallas to 2-2 on the season while Miami dropped to 0-4 after Flagg scored 12 points in the fourth quarter alone.
## Brian Windhorst compares Flagg and LeBron
ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst said Flagg is a better defender than LeBron at 19, with superior fundamental jump shot and positional versatility.

> He's not the offensive talent that LeBron was as a 19-year-old. LeBron's ability to impose his physical talents on the offensive end from age 18 was more impressive, and therefore he put up huge numbers and was just physically dominant. [But] Cooper Flagg’s a better defender than LeBron at 19.
## Flagg's rookie stats
Flagg averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game, winning Rookie of the Year.
## Flagg's current season stats
This season, Flagg has 25.0 points, 6.3 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 steals, and 1.7 blocks across three games.
## Key takeaway

Cooper Flagg outperforms LeBron James in defensive versatility at age 19, with both players having similar scoring stats but Flagg excelling in defense.