Adam Silver gives opinion on state of officiating and flopping in the NBA
Adam Silver addressed concerns regarding officiating and flopping in the NBA during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. He acknowledged that while fans express dissatisfaction with certain calls, he believes that flopping is a part of the game and not as significant an issue as perceived. Silver also noted that there is always room for improvement in officiating.
- ▪Adam Silver discussed officiating and flopping in the NBA on The Pat McAfee Show.
- ▪He stated that flopping is part of the game and players are taught to sell calls.
- ▪Silver acknowledged that officiating can improve but emphasized that it is generally incredible.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 23:44:40 +0000 |
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