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, kicked off his pro career with "winning plays," despite shooting 5-of-21 from the field.
How will Flagg perform in the upcoming season? Check out the players who have scored the most points in their first seasons in the NBA:
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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