Stephen Curry gives Cooper Flagg his flowers after their first on-court meeting, showing respect and praise for the rising basketball talent.

The historical context makes the performance even more notable. Several elite players entered the NBA as teenagers, including LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, and Tracy McGrady. None recorded a game with at least 20 points, five assists, and zero turnovers before turning 19.

Inspired by classic athlete kudos, the “Jersey Swap” spot features Flagg, the No. 1 pick in this year’s NBA Draft out of Duke, teaming up with Jake from State Farm and a few unlikely teammates like a coach and a hot dog vendor as they swap "jerseys" to highlight all the great assists that make basketball possible.

Special Monday Night Nationwide Doubleheader on NBC and Peacock on Dec. 29 Begins with Victor Wembanyama and Spurs Hosting Donovan Mitchell and Cavaliers at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT

The Mavericks rookie is starting to show the world what his game has been supposed to look like the whole season.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg suffered a slow start to the 2025-26 NBA season but appears to have found his groove. Here is Flagg’s top skill that can make him unstoppable, whether he plays his usual forward position or his de facto point guard role.

The Dallas Mavericks picked up a win against the contending Denver Nuggets in part due to Cooper Flagg's 30-point masterclass.

Let's take a look at the five most interesting players on the NBA's 2025 Christmas schedule, with one from each game.