Scottie Barnes Defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Amid Free-Throw Criticism
Summary
Oklahoma City Thunder player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a top NBA player known for getting many foul calls and free throws. Toronto Raptors player Scottie Barnes defended him, saying Gilgeous-Alexander plays aggressively and does not try to cheat for fouls.Key Facts
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the current NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP).
- Some fans and analysts criticize him for frequently drawing fouls and going to the free-throw line.
- Scottie Barnes, an All-Star for the Toronto Raptors, said Gilgeous-Alexander’s fouls come from being aggressive, not from trying to trick referees.
- Gilgeous-Alexander ranks third in the NBA for free-throw attempts per game during the regular season.
- He has an average of 9.7 free-throw attempts per game during the current playoffs.
- In the first playoff game against the Phoenix Suns, he attempted 17 free throws.
- The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the Los Angeles Lakers 3-0 in their playoff series going into Game 4.
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