NBA Summer League play can set a positive course for the entire season, especially if you're a rookie. The Dallas Mavericks' No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft, Cooper Flagg, made his professional debut in the offseason competition.
Only time will tell if Flagg can build on his Duke success within the NBA. His rookie season stats will make an impact on his career trajectory. Check out the players who have scored the most points in their first seasons in the NBA below:
Wilt Chamberlain, 2,707, Philadelphia Warriors, 1959-1960
Walt Bellamy, 2,495, Chicago Packers, 1961-1962
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 2,361, Milwaukee Bucks, 1969-1970
Elvin Hayes, 2,327, San Diego Rockets, 1968-1969
Michael Jordan, 2,313, Chicago Bulls, 1984-1985
Oscar Robertson, 2,165, Cincinnati Royals, 1960-1961
Rick Barry, 2,059, San Francisco Warriors, 1965-1966
Geoff Petrie, 2,031, Portland Trail Blazers, 1970-1971
Sidney Wicks, 2,009, Portland Trail Blazers, 1971-1972
David Robinson, 1,993, San Antonio Spurs, 1989-1990
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