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Former NBA Player Claims Mavericks Star Cooper Flagg Can’t Be ‘Face’ of the League Because He’s White

Former NBA Player Claims Mavericks Star Cooper Flagg Can’t Be ‘Face’ of the League Because He’s White
World Sports · 10:08:04 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

A former NBA player has claimed that Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg cannot become the face of the league because he is white. The comment, made on November 3, 2026, sparked discussion about race and representation in professional basketball.

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