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Can Mavericks' Cooper Flagg Make All-Defense Team as a Rookie?

Throughout NBA history, only six rookies have ever been named to an All-Defensive team. This list includes some big names such as Victor Wembanyama most recently in 2024, Tim Duncan in 1998, David Robinson in 1990, Hakeem Olajuwon in 1985, Manute Bol also in 1985 and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1970.

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