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Cooper Flagg is breaking records and winning accolades just five months into joining the NBA
The Dallas Mavericks star became the first rookie since Michael Jordan to have four consecutive games with at least 30 points and five rebounds
Flagg has won Western Conference Rookie of the Month every month since the start of the season
Cooper Flaggis on a rookie tear!
In only his fifth month in the league, the Dallas Mavericks star — who just turned 19 years old — is raking in the awards and breaking records as he runs away for NBA Rookie of the Year.
On Thursday, Feb. 6, after accepting the Western Conference Rookie of the Month award for January — which he won in December and in October/November — Flagg led the Mavs against the San Antonio Spurs and former rookie of the yearVictor Wembanyama.
The No. 1 pick out of Duke went for 32 points, making him the youngest player in league history to score 30 points in four straight games,according to the NBA.
The "Maine Event" also became the first rookie to have four consecutive games with at least 30 points and five rebounds sinceMichael Jordanin 1985.
And with 151 total points, Flagg also became the first rookie sinceAllen Iversonin 1997 to record at least 150 points over a four-game span.
But Flagg would rather take a W than break any record, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said after the 135-123 loss.
"It's not about his stats, it's about his teammates and about winning," Kiddtold reporters. "He's a winner, he wants to win, he wants to help his team win and then he also likes to see his teammates have success."
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He added, "He's born to win."
Currently on a six-game skid, the Mavs last won on Jan. 22 against the Golden State Warriors.
One week later, Flagg's frustration was evident after a loss following another standout performance — in which he broke retired Mavs star Mark Aguirre's rookie points record, with the legend in attendance for his jersey retirement.
After scoring 49 points in the game against the Charlotte Hornets and another rookie of the year contender inKon Knueppel(who was Flagg's Duke roommate last year), Flagg clenched his jersey and gritted his teeth.
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In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE in December, Flagg shared that he wants to win, and that he is thankful to try to do so for a franchise that has been home to legends like Dirk Nowitzki andLuka Dončić.
"I mean, I think that it's cool to think about being able to play at a place like this," Flagg told PEOPLE. "But for me it's about just staying present, being in the moment and just being excited, day by day and handling business."
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