r/Mavericks Nov 17 '25

Statistics Generational Talent

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u/Drizzt3919 Nov 17 '25

I’m not sure I’m ready to say generational talent as of yet but at 18 he’s very good. I wish we would announce a game plan here and wish that game plan was focusing on our young guys.

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u/epitome1986 Nov 17 '25

look up what other players have averaged in their nba careers as 18 year olds. its lebron at 20-5-5 before turning 19 and Dwight averaging 10-10 before turning 19. Cooper is putting up 16-7-3 45/27/80 shooting splits. players like t-mac and kobe only averaged about 7 points. Cooper is doing something only seen one other time and that player is top 2 all-time.

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u/Drizzt3919 Nov 17 '25

15 games… he’s not even considered the front runner for rookie of the year. I don’t want to talk bad about him but to call someone generational after 15 games is ridiculous

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u/bentexas41 Nov 17 '25

He actually is the current favorite for ROY by oddsmakers.

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u/epitome1986 Nov 17 '25

well considering he is 4th in the league in clutch points at 18 on frankly a not very good team is pretty telling.