VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-11-02
“This might sound crazy, but I don’t think in 2026 a White dude could be, I’m gonna be real, could be the face of the league, if I’m being honest,”
Charlie Villanueva · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-02
Villanueva discussed Flagg's rising stardom on the 'To The Baha' podcast, arguing Flagg cannot become the face of the NBA because of his skin color.
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