Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg sustained a sprained ankle early in the second quarter of the team’s regular-season finale, bringing his rookie campaign to an abrupt end.
Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, entered the game as a Rookie of the Year favorite. The injury occurred in the first half and prevented him from finishing the season finale.
Season-ending setback
The sprain closes the book on Flagg’s first NBA season in Dallas, one that had drawn significant attention given his draft status and early impact. The Mavericks were playing their final game of the regular season when the injury occurred.