Cooper Flagg wins NBA Rookie of the year over former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel

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DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg set a host of records for an NBA teenager in an also-ran season for Dallas Mavericks. Kon Knueppel helped the Charlotte Hornets to a 25-win improvement that almost led to a spot in the playoffs. It’s no wonder they ended up in a tight Rookie of the Year race. Flagg edged his former Duke teammate to win the award Monday night after becoming the first rookie since Michael Jordan in 1984-85 to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists and steals. The 19-year-old Flagg an