Reggie Miller Sounds Off on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Flopping Criticism
Summary
NBA player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) of the Oklahoma City Thunder has been criticized for flopping to get free throws during games. Former NBA player Reggie Miller defended SGA, saying it is up to referees to make calls, and noted that SGA’s free throw numbers are not as high as some believe.Key Facts
- SGA led the NBA with 540 made free throws and had 641 attempts in the past season.
- Some fans and media accuse SGA of flopping, which means exaggerating fouls to get free throws.
- Reggie Miller said on "The Dan Patrick Show" that referees decide free throw calls, not the players.
- Miller pointed out SGA averages about 8.5 free throws per game in the current playoff series.
- SGA has received only three technical fouls, fewer than some other top players like Luka Doncic.
- Defensive strategies by teams, like the San Antonio Spurs, can reduce free throw attempts by SGA.
- Miller compared SGA to Michael Jordan, who had more complaints and technical fouls during his career.
- The Thunder are playing Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals at home in Oklahoma City.
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