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The NBA’s officiating debate has grown louder, with players, fans and analysts arguing that soft foul calls reward exaggeration and make the game easier to manipulate.
Defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder have been among the most criticised teams in that debate, with many questioning how often contact turns into trips to the free throw line.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic has now added fuel to the discussion by doubling down on his call for tougher punishment against flopping.
Bogdan Bogdanovic endorses his view that NBA should punish flopping more severely
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After the Knicks’ Game 3 win over the Cavaliers, Bogdanovic wrote on X: “It took me a while to find a tape, but I could easily flop there.
“Just so you understand the context. I want the game to be like it used to be. Tough. Gritty. This is normal. If you are not able to take hits, you can’t play. My opinion only.”
The impressive video showed Julius Randle catching Bogdanovic in the face during a Knicks game against the Hawks, with the Serbian using it as an example that he is not used to flop and suggesting that more players should follow his lead.
It echoed his earlier post this month, when he wrote: “I think it’s time for a red card in basketball. If you flop to get advantage on a play, play gets reviewed, instant red card. Thank you!”
Reaction was mixed. One fan mocked him, saying: “A good strategy for you could be to try to shoot above 39% from the field! Test that one out and let me know how it works or better yet, you could try becoming a positive on defense for the first time ever!”
Another backed him, writing: “Just gained a ton of respect for you! Both are legit takes from a fan perspective and pro perspective.”
That split explains the debate. Bogdanovic wants physicality protected, but any new rule would still need officials to judge intent in real time.
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