Charlie Villanueva Says 19-Year-Old Cooper Flagg Cannot Be NBA's Face
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Updated · Fox News · Nov 2
Charlie Villanueva Says 19-Year-Old Cooper Flagg Cannot Be NBA's Face
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 2
Summary
Charlie Villanueva said on the "To The Baha" podcast that Cooper Flagg cannot be the face of the NBA because he is white, calling the league "a Black league."
Flagg, 19, is already drawing "generational" praise and LeBron James comparisons while averaging 27 points, six rebounds and seven assists in his second season with Dallas.
Villanueva also argued a white player cannot be the league's best star on his own, citing Larry Bird as an example who was paired with Magic Johnson.
The remarks land as the NBA searches for its next marquee figure beyond aging stars such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant.