Cooper Flagg surpasses LeBron James: 18-year-old NBA rookie sets a historic record

According to glavcom.ua: Yesterday, 'Dallas Mavericks' forward Cooper Flagg set a historic NBA record by scoring 42 points in a game against 'Utah Jazz'. Despite his team's loss with a score of 133:140 in overtime, Flagg's performance was incredible.

The 18-year-old Flagg became the first player in NBA history to score 40 or more points in a game at such a young age. His achievement surpassed the previous record held by LeBron James, who scored 37 points at 18 years old. He also showcased impressive shooting and free throws, as well as excelling in other aspects of the game.

This success is a continuation of the impressive start to the career of the Ukrainian player. His potential to become a great basketball star is confirmed by his performance. Unfortunately, the 'Mavericks' are facing difficulties this season. The best player in the game was Keyonte George with 37 points. Ukrainian Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk was left on the bench this time, although last week he helped 'Utah' secure a win in a different NBA game.