Tyrese Haliburton says NBA players are 'being taught' to flop as issue hits boiling point

Tyrese Haliburton said on The Pat McAfee Show that flopping in the NBA is being taught. He argued the practice starts in player development and continues in pickup games, where top scorers draw more free throws. He noted Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s frequent foul-selling and acknowledged such embellishment is common.

Commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged attempts to embellish calls but drew a line between selling calls and deceiving referees. He said the league will continue to monitor behavior as fans voice concern. The debate mirrors broader scrutiny of flopping as the sport weighs fairness, flow and competitiveness.