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“Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic flail a lot”: Patrick Beverley calls out Jokic for flopping in controversial statement

Samir Mehdi
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Patrick Beverley calls out Jokic for flopping

Patrick Beverley says Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic are known for flopping, getting fouls called in their favour.

The Patrick Beverley’s Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets faced off against each other in Game 3 on Monday night. The Los Angeles Clippers won the bout, 113-107, gaining a 2-1 series lead on the Nuggets.

Paul George and Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Clippers as they combined for 55 points while Nikola Jokic carried the offensive load for the Denver Nuggets, posting up a near triple double of 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists.

Also read: “Blocks it with his middle-finger”: Kawhi Leonard pulled off insane one finger block on Jamal Murray in Game 3 vs Nuggets

Patrick Beverly has a problem with Nikola Jokic ‘flailing’ all over the court

During his postgame interview, Patrick Beverley did not hold back on Jokic’s flopping on the court. Beverly was quoted as saying, “Jokic puts a lot of pressure on the referees to make the right calls.”

Flopping is usually used by players to have the referees call a foul in their favour by exaggerating any contact made by the opposing player. Players such as Marcus Smart and Kyle Lowry are notorious for using this tactic to have fouls called on the opposing player.

Flopping usually results in hilarity and none are more demonstrative with their flopping than Patrick Beverly.

Is it hypocritical of Patrick Beverly to call out other players for flopping?

Yes it is very hypocritical of Pat Bev for to be complaining about players flopping when he has been using the flopping tactic for years now, going well into his days at Houston.

NBA Twitter blew up calling out the point guard for being hypocritical and bringing back old videos of his ‘flying all over the place’.

Patrick Beverley posted up 7 points and 4 rebounds in tonight’s Game 3, including a crucial offensive rebound with less than 40 seconds left in the 4th quarter of the game, helping the Clippers to pull away for the win.

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Samir Mehdi

Samir Mehdi

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Samir Mehdi is a senior strategist for the NBA division at The Sportsrush. Ever since he was 13 years old, he’s been obsessed with the game of basketball. From watching Kobe Bryant’s highlights on YouTube to now, analyzing and breaking down every single game on League Pass, Samir’s passion for the game is unwavering. He's a complete basketball junkie who not only breaks down current games but also keenly watches ones from the 60s’ and 70s’ while also reading comprehensive books on the history of the league. Samir’s life revolves around basketball and he hopes that shows in his work. Aside from work, he loves to spend time in the gym and with his friends at social gatherings.

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