Reminder that because he skipped a year of high-school, Cooper Flagg is still only 19. The same age as Cam Boozer and Darius Acuff, younger than Caleb Wilson. He doesn’t turn 20 until the very end of this year.

Even after last year’s incredible rookie run that included two 50-point games, Flagg has been even better so far this year.

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Published Oct 31, 2026 · 2 min read

From a community post on r/nba on Reddit

Cooper Flagg: What Happened

Fans on r/nba on Reddit were talking about this on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Here is the post:

Even after last year’s incredible rookie run that included two 50-point games, Flagg has been even better so far this year. He is playing at an all-star level this year and had another incredible game last night. He has obviously cemented himself as one of the very best teenagers ever to play in the NBA.
— r/nba on Reddit

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Key Takeaways

The story: Reminder that because he skipped a year of high-school, Cooper Flagg is still only 19. The same age as Cam Boozer and Darius Acuff, younger than Caleb Wilson. He doesn’t turn 20 until the very end of this year.
Who’s involved: Cooper Flagg, Cam Boozer, Darius Acuff and Caleb Wilson.
League: NBA
First reported: Saturday, October 31, 2026 by r/nba on Reddit

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Background: National Basketball Association

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). The NBA is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier basketball league in the world. The league is headquartered in New York City and Secaucus, New Jersey.

The NBA was created on August 3, 1949, with the merger of the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and the National Basketball League (NBL).

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111 - 116 Box Score: ESPN GAME SUMMARY Location: American Airlines Center Officials: Zach Zarba, Ashley Moyer-Gleich, and Robert Hussey Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total Houston Rockets 20 31 33 27 111 Dallas Mavericks 27 17 32 40…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Cooper Flagg?

Even after last year’s incredible rookie run that included two 50-point games, Flagg has been even better so far this year. He is playing at an all-star level this year and had another incredible game last night. He has obviously cemented himself as one of the very best teenagers ever to play in the NBA. r/nba on Reddit reported the story on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

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