As the year draws to a close, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to win the NBA MVP title. His tendency to tumble to the ground and inflate contact in order to obtain calls might be the first thing that can be criticized about his performance. However, that is just smart basketball, especially since he receives many 50-50 whistles due to his superstar status.
On Sunday night, when the Thunder traveled to Los Angeles to play the Clippers, SGA was playing his old tricks. He scored 26 points and dished out eight assists while attempting to get to the free-throw line as much as he could.
Clippers fans go hard on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The referees did not buy what he was selling on a close-range shot toward the end of the third quarter, which prevented him from going 13-for-13. From there, he was flawless 11-of-11.
Fans of the Clippers were able to take advantage of that specific moment and begin howling “flopper”.
Clipper fans chanting “FLOPPER” at SGA 😭 pic.twitter.com/NfeAcRanMQ
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) March 24, 2025
Seeing and hearing a crowd having a good time is usually pleasant. The joy is taken away when one considers how James Harden, who has been known to fall to the ground frequently himself, is actively supported by Los Angeles supporters. This also applies to the Thunder’s final triumph of 103-101.
