Sam Presti on foul-baiting talk that circulated around, pertaining to Shai Gilgeous Alexander.
Mentioned postgame press conferences becoming a “bully pulpit,” instead of a space to talk about their team.
Well mannered
Competitive
Participates on defense
Respectful
Doesn’t spam 3s
Brought back old school midrange game
No allegations
No drama
Good teammate
I present to you, the most hated man in professional sports
Fun fact: if SGA shoots 52 more free throws in the last 2.5 games here, he’d still have shot fewer free throws in this series than Wade did in the 06 Finals.
It’s crazy what NBA postgame coverage has become. It used to be about game stories and interesting storylines and columns and analysis and coach and player quotes.
Now online postgame coverage is mostly deliberately misleading clips to bait engagement.
I didn’t hear this at all game 1… I was told that was an instant classic… so the only difference between “instant classic” and “unwatchable” is if OKC wins or loses. Got it.