re: Thunder Choke Game 6. (Mavs Win Series 4-2).

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Almost every
Player whines and flops. Luka does it more than most though….. he is still top 5 in the league….

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Thats fair. But I’d argue his antics drop him to top 10. However, if he could stop flopping and whining he has ability to be one of if not the best player. I think the energy he expends trying to get fouls and then his defense lacks due to complaining vice getting back on defense, it hurts his team.

I also think if he complained less he’d get more calls. So for those reasons I have top 10. The problem is he’s had 6 years to change his ways and hasn’t - so I doubt he’ll change.

In a similar way Russ Westbrook went too wild in his early years. Too many bad shots and turnovers. Had Scotty Brooks taught him and even used strategic benching - he’d have been much better.

Coaches are afraid to teach star players because they have more say than coaches. Depending on the team most coaches can’t afford to challenge star players, else lose their job.