“Gotta get some dark-skinned dudes”: Ex-NBA champion’s odd take on the Atlanta Hawks sparks instant backlash

Former NBA star Jeff Teague sparked controversy with a remark about the Atlanta Hawks needing “dark skinned dudes” to bring grit and anger to the team. While clarifying it wasn’t racist, Teague expressed a desire for more aggressive players like Isaiah Stewart or Marcus Smart, citing a lack of ‘grit’ among current Hawks’ finesse players.