Trae Young calls Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a "genius of flopping"
Washington guard Trae Young recalled a game with Atlanta against Oklahoma City, saying Shai Gilgeous-Alexander flew back like he'd been hit by an Iron Man hand.
Washington point guard Trae Young has called Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a "genius of flopping", recalling a game he played against him while with Atlanta.
Young described a step-back from mid-range and the contact that followed.
"He is a real genius of flopping, and I say that with great respect – it is a kind of art too. He was taking a step-back from mid-range, and I did not put any force into it when I touched him. I just put my hand on his chest – I did not push him or anything like that... and it felt as if I had punched through his chest with an Iron Man hand. The way he flew backwards, and the way his body reacted to the minimal touch... That is simply a deep understanding of the game. The best players in the world shoot the most free throws," Young said.
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