10 reasons LeBron James is hated: a definitive guide

4) Flopping

Does LeBron James flop? This fan seems to think so

The delicate art of flopping has been snorted at by many players. Back in our time, no-blood-no-foul was the order of the day and so forth. Just watching the Detroit Pistons of old manhandle Michael Jordan feels painful. Thankfully, the days of players being bashed up are bygones with referees getting stricter. On the flip side, there’s no question that flopping has gained prominence in recent times.

LeBron James is one of the most physically imposing specimens in the league. Watching him drive to the rim and brush off errant defenders reminds one of a muscle car speeding down the runway with bugs splattering on the windshield to no avail. Being that big and strong makes his flopping even more egregious. How hard can a tinier frame collide with the locomotive to make him crumble to pieces?

For the very reason that hits on LeBron don’t knock him as hard, he has to sell the contact to get the legitimate call. And yes, LeBron has flopped in the past. The evidence speaks for itself.

At the end of the day, flopping is as sportsmanlike as intentional fouling is. Both activities are designed to gain advantage of the rules. The problem with flopping is that it is seen as an unmanly action with testosterone-tinted glasses. Every star in the league flops to some degree these days. It is a contemptible act though.