Jay Williams Can't Root for Thunder Amid Lack of 'Respect' for Basketball
Summary
Jay Williams, a basketball analyst, said he struggles to support the Oklahoma City Thunder because he thinks they do not show enough respect for the game. He criticized the team for frequently falling easily during shots to draw fouls, especially their star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who attempts many free throws in playoff games.Key Facts
- Jay Williams made his comments while analyzing the Oklahoma City Thunder's playing style.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the regular season in points and won the league MVP award.
- Gilgeous-Alexander also leads the playoffs with 9.8 free-throw attempts per game among players with at least 10 games played.
- Williams said the Thunder often fall down too easily to get fouls, which he calls "foul baiting."
- He said this style shows a lack of respect for basketball and the game’s process.
- The Thunder and San Antonio Spurs are tied 1-1 in their playoff series.
- The Spurs may be without guard Dylan Harper due to a hamstring injury.
- Williams prefers the Spurs’ style of basketball because he feels it respects the game more.
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