Tyrese Haliburton Makes Bold Claim About NBA Players Flopping
Summary
Tyrese Haliburton said flopping, where players fall or fake contact to get free throws, is a common skill learned before players join the NBA. He also praised NBA referees and talked about the ongoing Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, focusing on Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.Key Facts
- Flopping means faking or exaggerating contact to get free throws in basketball.
- Haliburton said flopping is taught as part of player development before the NBA.
- Haliburton did not blame coaches for teaching flopping, but said players practice it naturally.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points in a recent game, with half coming from free throws.
- Some analysts, like Reggie Miller and Richard Jefferson, defend Gilgeous-Alexander.
- The Thunder won Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals; the series continues in San Antonio.
- Haliburton praised NBA referees compared to international officials in FIBA and Olympics.
- Game 6 will decide if the Spurs can force a Game 7 against the Thunder.
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