"Joel Embiid Would Be Proud": NBA Fans Detonate on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander For Flopping Against Lakers After Slow Start

Why NBA fans are furious with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander faced backlash during Game 1 win over the Lakers.

"Joel Embiid Would Be Proud": NBA Fans Detonate on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander For Flopping Against Lakers After Slow Start

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carried his impressive regular-season form into the playoffs, averaging 33.7 points during OKC's first-round sweep of the Suns.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander faces criticism for 'foul-baiting' in playoffs

Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) against the Phoenix Suns during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesThe Oklahoma City Thunder opened its Western Conference Semifinals series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The Thunder pulled away to protect homecourt in Game 1, but not everyone …