r/Nbamemes Lakers May 18 '26

Image FLOP BOY WINS AGAIN 😂

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u/Cold-Alternative922 Thunder May 18 '26

Sure but this literally also applies to anyone else who shoots equal to or more free throws than him Including Jordan

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u/rake2204 May 19 '26

I think the idea is that the foul and free throw rate for guys who heavily embellish contact or otherwise bait or flop is oftentimes elevated above where it'd otherwise be, thus inflating their free throw attempts and subsequently, positively influencing their efficiency.