Hawks veteran knows why Kingston Flemings has advantage over peers

Jock Landale is confident in Kingston Flemings, and Hawks fans have every reason to be as well.

By Zach Langley · Soaring Down South

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 7:30 PM

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Hawks center Jock Landale commended rookie Kingston Flemings for excelling at directing the team during preseason play.
Atlanta selected the 19-year-old former Houston Cougars guard with the eighth overall pick in the draft.
Flemings is projected to start the season leading Atlanta's bench unit alongside Landale.

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Atlanta Hawks veteran center Jock Landale praised rookie point guard Kingston Flemings, stating the 19-year-old is doing a great job directing the team during the preseason. Following Atlanta's recent home exhibition victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Landale highlighted Flemings' maturity and leadership on the court despite being the youngest player on the roster.

Zach Langley of Soaring Down South argues that Flemings' court feel and mindset give him an edge as he transitions from the Houston Cougars to the NBA. The eighth overall pick is expected to begin his rookie campaign running the second unit alongside Landale before potentially competing for a starting role.

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