NBA puts Patrick Beverley on notice for flopping: Looking at 3 other superstars who got reprimanded for flopping
The NBA wants to get rid of flopping. This behavior completely ruins the game and often gives players an unfair advantage over their opponents. Unfortunately, the league hasn't been very successful when it comes to getting rid of this problem.
Patrick Beverley of the LA Lakers was warned for flopping against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The point guard pretended he was hit by Taurean Prince during the fourth quarter of the game on Friday night.
Beverley got away with his flop as he only received a warning. However, most fans believe that flopping fines are ridiculously low. For his next flop, the point guard will be fined $5,000, yet he will receive $13 million for his services from the Lakers.
This article will reveal three other NBA players who were reprimanded for flopping. Unfortunately, the biggest fine for this offense is $30,000. Players who flop frequently may also be suspended, but this hasn't happened yet.
LeBron James has been fined for flopping multiple times
The NBA started giving warnings and fines to floppers starting with the 2012-13 season. Back then, LeBron James played for the Miami Heat and had just won his first championship ring.
The superstar forward was fined for flopping during Game 4 of the 2013 Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers. There are no warning in the playoffs, which is why he had to pay $5,000 right away.
As a member of the LA Lakers, LeBron received a flopping warning in February 2021 against the Memphis Grizzlies.
During the game, the four-time NBA champion was battling for a rebounding position against Tyus Jones and Grayson Allen. Jones boxed LeBron out, which helped Allen grab a rebound. Unfortunately, James flopped and was warned for it after the game.
Steph Curry was fined as well
Steph Curry is the greatest shooter in NBA history. He's completely changed the way basketball is played, and thanks to his shooting, the Golden State Warriors have won four championships in the past eight years.
During their first championship run, however, the Warriors point guard was fined for flopping. Like LeBron, Curry flopped during the playoffs, which is why he was immediately fined $5,000.
The flop took place in the final three minutes of Game 1 of the 2015 Western Conference finals against the Houston Rockets. With the Warriors leading by six points, the sharpshooter attempted a 3-point shot while he was contested by Terrence Jones.
The Warriors guard made the shot and put his team up by nine points. However, he exaggerated contact on the play, which is why the league fined him. The Warriors won the game thanks to a 34-point performance by Steph Curry.
Joel Embiid's flop warning
Joel Embiid is one of the most talented players in the league. He's a great two-way player who's capable of dominating his opponents every single night. Unfortunately, the big man has had several flops during his career.
Many fans believe that the Philadelphia 76ers center flops frequently. However, the NBA doesn't agree as he hasn't received many warnings so far.
The big man received a warning for his flop in 2018. He played against the Detroit Pistons and scored over Andre Drummond. However, Embiid then collapsed to the floor, pretending that the opposing center hit him.
Due to this flop, Drummond was ejected from the game. However, the league reviewed the play and rescinded Drummond's technical foul. Naturally, Embiid was warned for his behavior.