The Story of Flopping: 1960s-Present

The NBA has a longer history of flopping than most people realize. This is the story of the flop, and how the NBA is dealing with it this current year.
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[@jonnyarnett]

Has the NBA done enough to properly address the issue of flopping? NOTE: Just so you’re not confused, if some of this seems recognizable to you longtime viewers, it’s because I pulled a portion of a script from an older video, but then added everything about this current NBA season, that way we could have a full recap of flopping history.

[@machoboys8884]

Definitely not. They barley fine players for flopping. Honestly they should just straight up make it a technical if a replay reveals a player flopped

[@legendaryshots4047]

Talk about John brisker

[@CrazyxEnigma]

​@@machoboys8884Yeah NBA is too inconsistent with the fines. They need to call it way more often and like you say a tech and give the opponent the ball. I want it gone the sooner the better.

[@steveshin820]

They haven't done enough. When it comes to the teams they want to push, IE the Lakers, they are allowed to get away with it as much as possible. In the rigged game against the Raptors it was clear as day that Lakers should have been called out far more but they didn't do that to protect LeBron's legacy.

[@09lowkey]

When the most notorious floppers in the league are flopping nightly and we don't see headlines about them getting fined after we watch the games, see them obviously flopping, then see them joke about it on ESPN for a week, then no they're not doing enough to prevent it. Flopping goes viral, yet we never hear about fines.

[@big8dog887]

Flopping was also in the dirty-tricks arsenal of Bill Laimbeer. Of course, when he did it, he'd then try to trip you while he was on the floor.

[@codyeble6764]

Grayson Allen's father lol

[@xavierthomas5835]

You mean Draymond Green, right?

[@whatsitwhosit]

Laimbeer was a prick... and should've been ejected many times, with suspensions

[@southwest1988]

Red Auerbach made a video back in the day warning to not flop and that flopping will ruin the game !!!!!!! Coach ahead of his time !!!!

[@c99kfm]

If a player falls and, 1. Doesn't get up (almost) right away, to participate in the game and 2. Doesn't need to be taken off court for medical attention that's a flop. Not even trying to get up in a competitive game? You're trying for something else.

[@chinkyflahz]

if ur a center and u look like u died from contact from a guard you should be added in a compilation of shame

[@shorewall]

It's a matter of consistent enforcement. Players only do it because it works. Also, if flopping was mocked on Shaqtin a Fool, that might help too.

[@dylanjwebmusic]

Shaqtin A Fool has flopping compilations even going back 3 years ago, look it up

[@markjackson6431]

flopping always pissed me off because these men are TALL. and bigger than most humans. even the “short guys” are still taller than your average. they work out and stuff. and yet when they get hit, they act like they’re Rey Mysterio being thrown around by the Big Show or the Undertaker.

[@CrazyxEnigma]

Interesting video and here I thought Vlade was the originator but it had been going on long before him, I can't help but find it funny one of the first was a guy who played for the Celtics 😂

[@emery2310]

Another AWESOME vid!

[@qj8195]

We need a entire flop compilation homie! 😂 This was a great video

[@MrE_]

It would be a never ending video

[@soulseer1191]

I love your videos, I learn everyday about the NBA history with you

[@TellenJones]

Bill Laimbeer was a big flopper that almost single-handedly won that 90 finals w/ his flopping.

[@09lowkey]

3:30: This pose always makes me laugh, a great display of balance by Shaq but you have to acknowledge Vlade as the only defender who could throw Shaq off balance to this extent. A historic moment indeed. 5:27: A picture is worth a 1000 flops.

[@muziqaz]

As a Lithuanian who witnessed hundreds of games between either Lithuanian clubs/or national team and former Yugoslavian countries' clubs/national teams, I agree that flopping went mainstream in NBA with Vlade's arrival. As Lithuanian basketball fans we always saw former Yugoslavians flop and act to oblivion during the games. No suprise that Doncic, Jokic are mentioned in his video too :D In Europe it went to the point where the rest of the continent started to adopt such tactics too :(

[@yahozak]

Perhaps this was all borrowed from European football? (aka soccer to the Americans)

[@muziqaz]

@@yahozak 1st of all, Soccer, or an actual football, is global and more popular than basketball in the world ;) And football flopping, while existing in the past, only went "mainstream" in similar timeframe it went in the NBA. In my opinion today's football is waaaay worse in flopping than current NBA, to the point where I watch ladies football, since women are there to play the game instead of flop. Going back to the point, flopping in Yugoslavian basketball teams was present since early 80s, at least that's when I started watching basketball

[@Byk37]

in Jokic's defence refs don't give him obvious calls so he need to sell something to them to get any whistle... and if you need to call out best European floppers, Spain is probably world #1

[@09lowkey]

I know one thing they haven't tried to implement yet is a Penalty box like in Hockey. If the penalty for flopping, take-fouls, intentional & Flagrant 1s was a 30-45 second penalty box with no sub, then players would stop the bs. 2 or 3 possession sof 5on4 power play in the NBA would be interesting but I think it would be an effective measure to prevent the bs in the game.

[@CrazyxEnigma]

The Refs in Hockey are also made of sterner stuff. They'll scream back at players and tell them to STFU instead of calling techs whenever a player gets emotional or looks at them in a way they don't like. I'm sure it helps there's more former NHL players who become refs then there are former NBA players who become refs too.

[@kristofkovacs5329]

If they really enforced it every Lakers and Philly game would be just 4 quarters straight of technical FTs for the opposing team

[@themasterofbasketball6994]

There needs to be an ejection… no warning or second chances!

[@MOMO-m0m0]

I feel like I have a direct primary source from the past when I watch your videos. I love it, it’s great to see the perspective of the past, it’s like a window through time.

[@markula_4040]

The best way to deter is not to fine or even give a tech. It's to shame them. They need to be embarrassed into not doing it. Have the NBA release a weekly report of all the players who flopped and keep a tally. Let everyone know who is flopping the most that's less perception and more factual. Having the league that pays them millions calling them out will bother them a lot more than just fans .

[@tokivikerness8863]

You think these guys have shame like us normal humans? They don't. Most the NBA are not only not very bright but they have massive egos. People like that don't give a thought to how we feel.

[@mycabbages3538]

I love this idea.

[@scottbrayton9484]

I feel that's just not true. Most players really don't care about how their viewed as long as they're winning. If flopping is an effective tactic in game than it's going to keep happening, almost full stop

[@jimmyboy131]

And at the end of the season "award" the player with the most flops with a massive fine, like half a million bucks.

[@luizansounds]

​@@tokivikerness8863they absolutely do, there is a reason no one does the granny shot lol

[@jadencasto]

I would love to see a system in-place where someone whether on site or at the NBA office could review clear flops that were not called in the moment, and apply the technical later in the same game (maybe between quarters, the details would have to be ironed out), to further discourage and penalize clear flops.

[@alex4833]

Great video, Jonny! Good overview about the history of flopping too. I didn't know about Frank Ramsey's flopping, so it was cool getting to learn about him through this video. I agree that Vlade was infamous for flopping. He overdid it. Like you, I'm glad that the NBA is starting to take steps to punish flopping and hope they will enforce the rules more often. It's annoying how prevalent flopping has become. Awesome work again. I hope you have a nice weekend :).

[@silvianosanchez8430]

I have been a loyal NBA fan for over 30 years. The flopping and 100 three-point attempts per game, have made the NBA hard to watch.

[@jsports2665]

Then why are you watching lol. It's an evolution they're doing their best to rid of flopping

[@user-cn8nu6lq4w]

The three points is to evolution as a smooth brain is to one with sulcii. It's not evolutionary, it's devolutionary, and it's removed absolutely all the skill (except shooting) and variety from the game. Chess -> Checkers @@RealAWP

[@martialartist3953]

@@jsports2665they tolerate and compensate floppers. a majority of the top 15 scorers consistently score 10+ free throws a game just by drawing/flopping

[@woke49]

Of course it's hard to watch your 50 years old, Damn eyes barely work

[@Greg-gp6vz]

@@Zagiruswhat is bro waffling about

[@soulseer1191]

LeFlop

[@fc775]

Lechump

[@a-a-rondavis9438]

Cringe 12 year old take

[@TwentyGrand]

Thanks for using this instrumental it goes well with your voice keep up the good work 🏀🏀🏀👍

[@codg3484]

Lmfao dbook’s face on the thumbnail

[@kenari5763]

Couldn’t agree more. Great video!

[@Drunk3PO]

Excellent video

[@xfacta334]

Until LeBron is fined for repeatedly flopping, enforcing that rule isn't that important to the league office. Same thing with the enforcement of the offensive foul & traveling rules.

[@xavierthomas5835]

If I had a dime for every time I've seen a game and thought that the defense is the only one who get fouls, I'd be a rich man. At one point, I thought it was OKAY for the offense to be as rough as they want, as long as someone doesn't fall. It just goes to show the problem. There has to be some equality of the floor so that the defense doesn't just become a poster or basketball doesn't just become an and-1 simulator.

[@ironangel667]

If the league wanted to stop flopping then they would have the fines split between the refs.

[@Don_D_Donowitz]

Gotta tell you Jonny, I feel how much this bothers you, but growing up in a soccer playing country, flopping is so natural it doesn't bother me at all, I just see it as a natural part of the game... but I subscribe to your idea that should be more severelly punished! cheers!

[@jonnyarnett]

I understand that. To be honest, flopping always turned me off from Soccer 😂 I imagine that if I was a kid in this era of NBA basketball, it probably wouldn’t bother me as much… but I was a kid watching in the 90s, and flopping was pretty rare then. Guys like Danny Ainge and Vlade Divac did it a lot, but rarely was it superstars…. But nowadays, it’s hard to find a star who DOESN’T flop

[@FireAttack0811]

@@jonnyarnettFacts lmao soccer is so poverty, cause of flopping 💀

[@aogly]

Flopping is why I quit playing soccer in high school, at that level it really starts becoming a required skill

[@InceptionMusicGrp]

these clips are hilarious LOL!!!

[@SupersChannelNo.1]

Pure comedy gold! 😂

[@august6281]

i only flopping/selling i accept is *_TAKE CHARGE_* - when offensive players get a massive momentum to attack the basket. You either get dunked on or get the charge. Off-ball flopping? Flopping when fighting for position? Flopping when dribbling the ball? 🤮🤮🤮

[@DuranmanX]

Anyone who flops should be removed from Hall of Fame consideration

[@vicepresidentmikepence889]

So, I guess Michael Jordan should be removed from hall of fame consideration

[@machoboys8884]

That’s a lil too far lol

[@2ndCumminoftheAnti-Chrsitgau]

too much kayfabe

[@a-a-rondavis9438]

So everybody? Lol, y'all act like the "rEaL Og's" never flopped or exaggerated fouls to get calls. This tough guy era bs needs to stop lol. Rose-tinted glasses need to be taken off.

[@fullmetal1766]

​@@vicepresidentmikepence889he never flopped once and if he did share the link to the video

[@jasonvargas4798]

This is definitely a step in the right direction. However they always start enforcing a rule and then stop.

[@yinsochen]

Great video. The way to enforce flopping rules is to fine the referees missing the calls. I am pretty sure they will soon change how they enforce the rules.

[@terencemackay1990]

Leflop is the king of flop 👑

[@user-qs8zj1kt9g]

imagine flopping so much and lebron thinking he is the goat

[@nicolasfierro2143]

he is literally one of the people who avoided flopping the most he kept it physical as long as he could but flopping gets more points don’t hate the player hate the game

[@markjackson6431]

question: Larry Bird said that if Len Bias lived he would’ve retired in 1988 where Bird would’ve been 29ish. would be people still put him in their top 10 list even though he would’ve played less than 10 seasons?

[@josephlitang8970]

Bird>Magic

[@CrazyxEnigma]

Yes. Bird's greatest accomplishments had already been done and personally I think he only played as long as he did was because Magic was still playing. Easy to say with hindsight though had he done this a lot would think he retired early and still had more on the table.

[@fullmetal1766]

Bird would of had 3 titles and 3 mvps by that time

[@09lowkey]

His spot would've already been solidified by then. His later years were slower, less productive and riddled with a nagging back injury. After 86 he wasn't really adding to his legacy, only adding to his career totals. Which is fine, but his best years were in the early 80s. Plus players simply weren't playing as long back then, and their late career declines were more drastic. Sports Science & Medicine wasn't nearly as advanced so players were performing at peak levels physically for as long as they do today.

[@mikerobinson6969]

If you have to ask that question then you didnt see Bird play or do research to realize how good Bird was.

[@chickenrex6835]

i think atp the only steps that can really be made to fix the problem dont come down to the rulebook, but to the refs(but then again when has this not been a problem)

[@johnc.richardson2713]

I’ve been calling James Harden “Clubber Lang,” for years. If you don’t get the reference, go back and watch Rocky 3 and check out Mr. T‘s head movements. The worst thing about this is, due to the pussification of the league and severe fines handed down for flagrant fouls, the players can’t even police themselves.

[@csklmf86]

Oh finally a video talking about lequeen

[@FAlynn92]

That harden vs Michael Carter-Williams play will always annoy me as a Bulls Fan. Harden literally climbed on the guy's back and MCW was called for a foul. As for the question, I think the NBA is finally on the right track with enforcing Anti-flopping rules. They just need consistency. I don't expect them to catch every single flop, but some pretty obvious ones slip through the cracks and it makes you wonder.

[@dionysise5008]

People don't remember how good Divac was. Lakers had another decade of dominance ahead of them if it wasn't for Magics sickness.

[@CrazyxEnigma]

No Magic was 31 going on 32 still in his prime but he only had a few more years of playing at that level. Maybe Magic playing means Worthy doesn't get hurt or maybe Barkley ends up getting traded to the Lakers in that timeline instead of it falling through extending the window. Vlade was a solid player but he wasn't ever good enough to be that guy.

[@blacksource2101]

5:04 He looked up at the end to see if he sold it 😆

[@evifnoskcaj]

Lmao! I knew you'd talk about Vlade Divac! 😂 He got it from the outrageous flopping in soccer/futbol. I remember a time where technicals were sometimes called on flopping. Lebron James is the GOAT of flopping. Too bad the refs didn't call those during the Raptors game...🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@JGB1990]

Flopping alone should debunk all fake claims that LeWoke is the “goat” among a long, long list of other reasons

[@paulh.9937]

He flops, because the refs allow it. He flops, because when he drives into the lane and actually gets fouled, he doesn't get as many calls that smaller players get, ie Steph curry, Trey Young, Chris Paul, etc etc. Shaq had the same problem. He was just too big, and the refs didn't really notice that he was actually getting fouled, caus he wouldn't move. Same thing.

[@paulh.9937]

It's not that LeBron is a lesser player, he's just using the rules to his advantage to win games, because that's what he wants to do. Win games by any means necessary.

[@paulh.9937]

If you want to complain to somebody, complain to the refs, and complain to Adam Silver.

[@footyroll8678]

flopping has nothign to do with basketball skill. he is the goat. rtheres not a damn thing u can do about it

[@gavinvandraven]

It will work if the refs actually enforced the rule. The opposing coach should be able to call a time out if there’s a suspected flop that the refs missed. It takes a minute to check the replay. If there was a flop, free throws and possession goes to the team calling the flop. If no flop, they burned their timeout. Players will get tired of of it really quick and will stop selling fake contact.

[@luizansounds]

All fouls should be reviewed during time outs and stoppages for flopping or other irregularities, bcs relying in only the court refs been getting Harder and harder

[@muscletribeofexcellence2133]

jonnyarnett, you should've showed some of Rodman flopping. I remember him being the dude even more than Vlade growing up watching. I always thought he was the biggest flopper. Good video though like always man.

[@FuShengAlex]

You arent the only one. Ive never seen anyone that embellished flopping as much or outrageously as Rodman

[@fredbates4452]

Jonny, the Jordan #12 jersey game versus Orlando. His #23 jersey got stolen before the game. Can you find that game? (I would guess the game is no later than the 1989-90 season because I remember having a basketball card as a kid with him wearing it)

[@d3m1g0d4]

Flopping, NBA'S version of Diving in Football

[@jbug1979]

5:05 LOL look at my man Lance try to sneak one eye open to see what's going on.

[@koomjorge]

One of the funniest video of bball 😂

[@3243_]

Celtic Hall Of Fame center Dave Cowens once got fed up with Rocket guard Mike Newlin flopping several times on him in one game. Cowens got the ball, ran straight downcourt at Newlin, lowered his shoulder, and sent Newlin flying two rows into the stands. Cowens then yelled to the referee, "Now THAT'S a foul"!

[@Cindoreye]

I don't know how this is allowed with replay and HD cameras. There needs to be consequences, not only for the players, but for the officials.

[@Pseudog831]

NBA should make a flop-related award. all NBA fop 1st team, 2nd team. After every game, video analysis should be used to accurately calculate the flop.

[@randallross420]

It all started with Chris Paul back in the 50s.

[@emmanuelmondesir8677]

Johhny bringing back the SOFT bear is devious.

[@swagrat4403]

You can’t give a shout out to Adam silver for his flop rule when it’s still not called nearly enough and you have all these other issues in the league. Silver along with Bron have destroyed the league stern built

[@tokivikerness8863]

Concussion protocol every time they flop.

[@bigpharmasports9120]

I always said that theres a difference between selling a foul that exists so that the refs see it, and creating a flop where no foul existed. The nuance in making the destinction is obviously difficult to both capture and enforce, particularly in real time. That said, the distinction is important. Scottie pippin selling a charge, i distinctly recall was considered "smart basketball" by many NBA announcers.

[@user-si4un5ef2m]

“Give credit where credit is due. Shout out to Adam Silver for doing something he had absolute power to do a decade ago”

[@JuggaloSupreme]

1st flop=technical, 2 in a game=ejection. 2 games like that in 4 games=suspension & no pay. That'll stop that shxt

[@JL-ho1tc]

They shouldn't fine floppers, they need to suspend them 10 games without pay every time they flop.

[@only1chicityarson]

Now we have NFL players flopping… it’s really ridiculous at this point.

[@mastpg]

One warning made up of two level 2 flops or three level 1 flops which can be identified during or after the game, three game suspension for the next level 2 flop or two more level 1 flops, 10 game suspension for the next level 2 or two next level 1s, 50 game suspension and lifetime thereafter. This needs to be in addition to in-game technicals. Flops are ridiculous. They need to go. Non-flopper on offense, let the play continue until a score or turnover and THEN let them have the free throw and the ball back. Non-flopper on offense, negate any points gotten up until the next game is played.

[@beenizz5102]

Great video. Flopping has not done nearly enough to stop the flop issue. And they can do far more to eliminate it. ESP financially The 50s was hockey physical no one flopped. 70s had 50s physicality n no flopping just like 50s but with the best combo of players ever n keeping the hardest rules ever that the 50s n 60s had. That’s why 70s era is the best by far. No flopping, best combo of goats all at one time, physicality and hard rules, textbook fundamentals n team chemistry, 1 on 1 and flashy play when necessary, all year around entertainment in the offseason summer leagues etc…. Best time ever to be a player and true basketball fan

[@gotwobag7876]

ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@codyeble6764]

I did realize there was that many fines and techs for flopping this year.. i was actually thinking "here we go again, not enforcing their own rules again" and the fact that the names embiid and the biggest flopper in the league Kyle Lowry didnt come outta your mouth is wild lol one thing you didnt mention is not just the unsportsmanlike part of it but the injury part of it.. kyle Lowry has flopped this year and flopped to the ground keading to him taking Bams knee to the back of his head and causing him to miss at least a game.. also he did it last year and flopped into a player who fell into his teammates knee and could have destroyed his acl but got very lucky he didnt

[@Paul-gn6nc]

I understand this video is all about NBA. But it’s hard to mention flopping without mentioning Duke. I’m pretty sure Coach K was actually teaching that.

[@_tuss1731]

7:10 it’s funny because the rule is still under enforced yet they give Jokic a bs flopping tech cause they don’t like him

[@mrvxg4820]

Jokic flops too homie, everyone flops

[@charlesjonesjr.864]

Players should have a flopping rating on 2k

[@gidster192]

They should extend the rule so that plays/calls can be reviewed after the game if egregious enough, and fine a player if they find a flop. Players like Embiid should be getting flopping technicals every night

[@jordanjenkins1671]

When refs blow the whistle on flopping, they need to get on the mic and say "Technical fouULLL for excessive SOFTNESS"

[@mangrove]

The funniest flop I think I've ever seen was Shaq after Nate Robinson blocked his shot from behind. Shaq went down like he was shot with a blunderbuss.

[@jasonreardon8477]

Theres a huge difference between taking a charge n flopping.

[@nicolasm.3708]

The league should only apply it’s rules about flopping…

[@AaronMichaelLong]

As long as the NBA continues to enforce these creampuff rules, tit-for-tat fouls, and other aspects of the 2004 "Non-contact basketball" regime, flops are here to stay, no matter how much the players get whistled and fined for it, because ultimately, the rules forbid incidental contact, and therefore it's always going to be advantageous for players to sell that contact. You want to fix flopping, go back to the rules where virtually nobody did it.

[@russellst.martin4255]

Idk if the phrase "suckering an opponent into committing a foul" is completely equitable to flopping. The influence of soccer can't be understated.

[@goofywill90]

Flopping is the new hand check lol.

[@ChrisTLiuo]

That flopping rule will be enforced for like a month, then go back to normal, like before.

[@conditionallyunconditional5691]

John Stockton was a flop artist. A slight touch was like a bolt of lightning hitting him. You could do highlights with his style of flop. LeFlop James is the greatest flopper of all time.

[@mattschurenko3032]

I would argue that most of the time taking a charge is a form of flopping too

[@Absolute8384]

The truth is it’s Euros who brought it over, because they were accustomed to flopping in Soccer. Once, the rest of the league saw them do it, it because a common occurrence.

[@averageguy1261]

Jonny, how about the best players who never won a championship. I think Barley and Malone would be a good start.

[@Zagirus]

Just as no majestic lion in the untamed wilderness feigns a limp to gull its unsuspecting prey, as no noble eagle falsifies the graceful arc of its ascent for inglorious ends, so should a basketball player of their magnitude refrain from sullying their sport's hallowed court with the dishonorable ruse of a common fraud. The magnificent choreography of basketball is not merely a frivolous game; it commands an unquenchable passion, a profound respect, and an unwavering honesty. Just as an orchestra can only perform symphonies when every instrument is perfectly tuned and in harmony, so too does this athletic symphony require each player to sync in a fluid, competitive dance that ebbs and flows with the rhythm of the game. Every pirouette, every feint, every soaring leap, and crushing downfall should echo the grit and soul of authentic competition. Excellence on the basketball court isn't merely about scoring points, it's a testament to the human spirit, an exhibition of factual strength, prowess, and fortitude. It isn't the place for feigned injuries or choreographed trickery masquerading as talent. Every play should stand tall as an emblem of truth, an undiluted display that neither bows to deception nor dishonors the great dance of basketball. It's a sacred stage where talent magnifies itself through honest competition, not through vulgar deceit reminiscent of a petty hustler's ploys.

[@willemcenter8649]

Just starting the video but there would be less flopping if the league reffing was more accurate and didn’t WANT more scoring

[@mlmf2012]

If things get worse, you can always add more free throws to the opposing team to deincentivise flopping.

[@phoule76]

there's a fine line between flopping on D when you're trying to draw an offensive foul

[@27ad]

O think it’s good that they are giving out the fines but they even have to give out that many fines what I think would be good is if they gave suspensions to any floppers

[@KamrenMCOC]

Call the players out in the media when they get fined for flopping

[@GuySmithSmoke]

Millions and millions of people will remember LeBron as a flopper before anything else.

[@yoofij4724]

I think this video would've benefitted from talking about "selling contact"

[@legendaryshots4047]

Talk about John brisker

[@bobbymoss6160]

Absolutely disgusting. They should suspend these clowns for their deceitful acts of lies.

[@truthiscensored]

Big 6'5+ tall men weighing 220+ pounds falling on the ground because someone touched their hand on a jump shot... Also NBA players when they get a AND1 they pose and flex their muscles, claiming they strong

[@Canteen926]

The length of time of the flop should increase the fine.

[@smoothoperator3739]

Should be three shots with the tech and the ball back

[@pepegalvan_]

Of course they can do more, increase the ammount of the fine $

[@bowmanencore]

5:25 killed me. lol One finger on him. Literally. I don't know the context, but that's awful/hilarious. I've seen so many of the usual floppers, but that image is new to me.

[@inthecutstudios9505]

Imagine going from guys like Hakeem, Shaq, and Malone to this shit haha. This is crazy

[@bowmanencore]

So much traveling and flopping. Truly the best era!

[@alejanoelallen1952]

🏀

[@Davivd2]

It's funny. I remember watching Vlade in peak flop form when he was with the Kings. He would routinely stand just outside of the restricted zone, hands down to take a charge "defending" fast break and drive situations. Then he would jump backwards and slide like he got hit before the contact. Everyone knew it was going to happen. There was one game where the point guard of the opposing team got a steal from the Kings ball handler. Vlade had just passed the ball in bounds after a scored basket and the steal took place at half court. This meant that Vlade was all by himself. Now I'm not 100 percent sure, but I think it was Gary Payton. Anyways, whoever it was drove straight at Vlade. Vlade was hands down just outside of the restricted area, and right as the guard was about to make contact on the drive, he came to a dead stop, Vlade jumped backwards, the guard paused for half a second to laugh at him, and then shot an open lay up. To this day, it's the funniest thing that I've ever seen in an NBA game.

[@MarkLaw13]

Jokic flopped so bad at Kawhi, i thought he was shot.

[@UsedShovel]

genuine question when watching this video but how did Vlade Divac make the HOF? i didnt ever watch him play but his basketball reference is underwhelming, is it just his european ties?

[@jonnyarnett]

Yeah, you’re right, it wasn’t just for his NBA career, because that wouldn’t have been enough. Remember it’s the Basketball Hall of Fame, not the NBA hall of fame. He was a Yugoslav champion and won a FIBA cup. Being traded for Kobe and going to the Finals with Magic also helps in the fame department 😂