Cooper Flagg won the NBA Rookie of the Year award on Monday, garnering 56 first-place votes and 412 total points.
What happened?
He became the third Dallas Mavericks player to receive this honor, joining Jason Kidd and Luka Dončić.
The announcement was made on Monday evening, and Flagg admitted to feeling nervous while waiting for the results.
He received the news without prior warning, making it a unique experience for him.
Why it matters for Cooper Flagg
Flagg's historic rookie season included leading his team in points, rebounds, assists, and steals, a feat last achieved by Michael Jordan.
He scored 40-plus points four times, including a 51-point game on April 3.
What comes next?
Flagg is focused on moving forward and improving for the next season, putting the past behind him.
The Mavericks had a disappointing season, finishing 12th in the Western Conference, but Flagg remains optimistic about the team's potential.
He will work on growing and getting better over the summer, excited for the upcoming season.
Flagg's college teammate, Kon Knueppel, received the other 44 first-place votes and 386 total points, making the 26-point gap the second-smallest difference since 2002-03.
Reaction from the team
The Mavericks' basketball and business staff cheered Flagg on as he accepted the Wilt Chamberlain Trophy, with teammates Kyrie Irving, Max Christie, and Jason Kidd in attendance.
Kidd, who was named co-Rookie of the Year in 1995, praised Flagg's performance and decision to play him at point guard early in the season.
Flagg initially struggled but found his footing as the season progressed, and his efforts paid off with the Rookie of the Year award.