Ex-Mavericks player says Cooper Flagg can't be face of NBA because he's white — and doubles down on it
Charlie Villanueva has received backlash from fans after his viral comments about Cooper Flagg.
Charlie Villanueva, a former NBA player, made controversial remarks about Cooper Flagg potentially being the face of the NBA in 2026. Villanueva stated that he doesn't believe a white player could be the face of the NBA in 2026 because it's a predominantly Black league. Villanueva doubled down on his comments, questioning the last time a white man was the best player in the league or the face of the NBA.
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