There is no denying the fact that Cooper Flagg is having a great rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks. Even though he missed All-Star Weekend due to a foot injury, Flagg has demonstrated All-Star potential.
Currently, he is averaging 20.4 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.
His star power became evident on Monday when his rookie-first jersey was sold by Sotheby's for $1 million, according to ESPN's Dan Hajdaki. This was the same jersey he wore in the first half of his first game.
"The $1 million result for Cooper Flagg's rookie first jersey is a powerful testament to the importance collectors place on true 'first moments' in sport," Brahma Wachter, Sotheby's head of modern collectibles, said in a statement. “This jersey marks the beginning of a special career, with huge expectations and excitement.”
In November 2023, Victor Wembanyama broke the previous record when the jersey he wore in the second half of his debut sold for $762,000.
On October 22, Flagg made his debut with the Mavericks against the San Antonio Spurs. Ultimately, he came out with a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds, even though the Mavericks lost 125–92.
In the process, Flagg became the youngest player in franchise history to debut at the age of 18.
Sotheby's will host an NBA Rookie Debut auction from March 17 to 23. This will include the first jerseys of Con Knueppel, Dylan Harper, Derrick Queen and VJ Edgecombe.
Currently, Flagg leads all rookies in points per game. He is at second position with a total of 999 marks. Additionally, he ranks second in rebounds with 321 and third in assists with 302.
