Story by
Hawks’ Kingston Flemings gets punishment for dangerous move in game vs. Pelicans
- Story by
- Hawks’ Kingston Flemings gets punishment for dangerous move in game vs. Pelicans
Hawks' Kingston Flemings gets punishment for dangerous move in game vs. Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
Atlanta Hawks guard Kingson Flemings has already caught the NBA's attention in his rookie year. But for the wrong reason.
Advertisement
The NBA meted out a one-game suspension to Flemings for elbowing Bryce McGowens in the head in the Hawks' loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, 121-99, on Saturday.
The punishment was announced by James Jones, the league's executive vice president and head of basketball operations.
Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)
The incident happened with 3:04 left in the fourth quarter. Flemings, the No. 8 pick in June, was ejected from the game.
The 19-year-old guard will sit out against the Indiana Pacers on Monday.
He is averaging 7.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 20.3 minutes off the bench. He is shooting 47.6% from the field, including 38.5% from long distance. He had 12 points, two rebounds, six assists, and four steals against the Pelicans.
Advertisement
Atlanta dropped to 3-4 after the defeat to New Orleans. CJ McCollum had 14 points, two rebounds, and two assists, while Jalen Johnson added 13 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.
Flemings has been a consistent contributor for the Hawks, showcasing his speed and playmaking. He is fearless in attacking the basket and going up against taller defenders. He is a big part of the second unit, along with Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, Jock Landale, and Corey Kispert.
Click Here to Subscribe
He was a Consensus All-American Second Team and All-Big 12 First Team in his one-and-done stop at Houston, leading the team to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament.
Advertisement
Flemings had a breakout performance in the Hawks' loss to the Miami Heat, 129-117, on Wednesday, tallying 23 points, five rebounds, and five assists.
Related: Kingston Flemings ejected from Pelicans showdown for throwing elbow at Bryce McGowens
