There is a huge controversy in National Basketball association this season. That controversy is that the NBA board of administration said that in this current season "anyone who flops will be subject to a fine." "Flopping in the NBA is when a player acts like they were hit harder than they really are and flails around to encourage the ref to call an unnecessary call. NBA veteran Kobe Bryant said "flopping is just a way for players who are more times than not less talented than their opponent to get the upper hand." I also agree with this statement. I don't think players should be able to help their team beat smarter more talented teams by doing goofy things to influence the ref. I also think that the new fining method is a good idea, I think it will for the most part put a stop to all of the unnecessary "flops".
The NBA is really trying to put an end to flopping. The NBA commissioner Pete Starvell said "players will be charged $2,500 for every flop this upcoming season." I think the NBA admin will have to do it a few times to make people believe but I think it will slowly put an end to it. But some NBA players don't feel the same way. Sacramento Kings star Kevin Martin said "I think if a player is a good enough actor to convince the referee that he is being fouled hard, then that is fair game." I think that is a good argument but ultimately "flopping" just isn't a part of traditional basketball. I have loved the game for years and have shared so many basketball memories with my father and grandfather. With that being said, I hope the game will remain the same as it has been for the past century.
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