I never used to like guys like Damian Lillard & Darius Garland because of the way they foul bait. Some people say “don’t foul them then”, but the truth is they are looking for the foul. I love the way Kyrie, Steph, Jokic etc. play the game. 90% of the time they genuinely going for the basket and sometimes get fouled.
But after watching these guys who play the game fair get fouled and not get the calls, I now understand the foul baiters/floppers like Embid. It’s almost like you not gonna get the call if you don’t sell it. I don’t judge LeBron for his antics or Doncic for complaining out there every night. It’s tough.
There’s too much disparity between the refereeing & the players in terms of punishment. I Know this has been said multiple times already but there needs to be accountability too for and from the refs.
(I just read the rules, what is ‘NSFW’ ?)
Don’t hate the players. Hate the game. It’s the NBA’s fault for all of this.
How is this a controversial statement?
The NBA has greatly limited defense with rule changes and how the refs officiate the game in the past 30 years.
This has increased scoring, but it has also made foul baiting more prevalent. The game has evolved as well, sure. Players are smarter than they were and game the system. But it’s ridiculous to say the league isn’t the biggest reason why we have foul baiting and flopping. They are the ones with the power to change the rules and hand out fines.