“LeBron” & “flopping” go together as well as potatoes and gravy. Amazingly, however, LeBron James, the Lakers’ player, says that he doesn’t get to the free-throw line enough and needs to learn how flop – or in simple terms, fake fouled – to be able to shoot more free throws. James would be the first to be inducted into a hall of fame for floppers. He is the master of this “art” and the greatest actor in European soccer.
Last night, the Clippers defeated the Lakers 114-101. LeBron was not pleased with the outcome and turned the game into another all about him affair. He scored 30 points. He was in severe pain in his leg and groin, and he left the game in the fourth quarter. After the game, he began his big yapper about not being able to flop. It’s a very entertaining evening, but it all falls apart to his big lie about his long history of flopping.
James spoke straight to the media:
“I love physicality. But I also want the whistle to be blown when a hit occurs. I mean, four free throws again. I see a lot more guys tonight shooting jump shots and they are going nine, thirteen times to the free throw line. I need to learn how to flop. Seriously. I need to learn how that works. To get to the free throw line, I need to swipe my head back or do some other thing. The ‘I missed’ keeps getting repetitive. Three straight games of “I missed it” ‘”
We are grateful to LeBron for this wonderful comment. This is one of the most stupid comments you’ve ever made in your entire career.
YouTube has a wealth of James’ flops that bear witness to his dishonesty. He has made it a art form and even fooled NBA referees by calling other players for fouls they didn’t commit. LeFlopper’s act has been embraced by some broadcasters, while others have not.
Here’s a great oldie. Here’s another video of James’ on-court fakery.
James was fined $5,000 by the NBA for flopping in 2013. According to the Associated Press, James fell and West tumbled towards the baseline in what appeared to be a poorly choreographed dance routine.
James later said that flopping is “not even a good thing, you’re just trying for the advantage.” He would like people to believe flopping is not foreign to him. Unbelievable.
James is shooting free throws at the foul line less often this season than his career average. Maybe the NBA officials are tired of James’ flopping and won’t call phantom fouls against his opponents.
James must be thinking that people are stupid enough not to remember his brilliant flopping career, the $5,000 fine, and his attempt to justify his questionable actions. It is said that the more lies you tell, the harder it will be to recall all your lies.
