Okongwu on Hawks rookie Flemings: "the fastest player that I've ever played with"

Rookie guard is averaging 4.6 assists through 8 games

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What happened: Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu said of Kingston Flemings: "I have been playing basketball for a long time. He is the fastest player that I've ever played with.

Why it matters: Flemings made his first NBA start on Nov. 4, scoring 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting with 4 assists and 3 rebounds. He is the Hawks' rookie guard and drew the defensive assignment on Kyshawn George in that game.

By the numbers: Flemings: 8.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game in 2026-27 through 8 games. Okongwu: 12.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game in 2026-27 through 9 games.

What to watch: Flemings' role in Atlanta's starting group after his first start is the thing to track.

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@KLChouinard Nov 06, 2026 · 16:30 UTC

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Okongwu on Hawks rookie Flemings: "the fastest player that I've ever played with"

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