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The NBA is taking measures on the new flopping rule this season. Each flop that will be called by officials will receive a fine from the league. The fines won't be heavy, given that the association is a cash cow of income. Players who are called for this violation receive a $2,000 fine.
Officials have been active in calling out players who commit this violation. The league is looking to double down in calling them out to make games more interesting to watch. This will also ensure that players put in the effort to defend opposing teams the proper way.
Last season, the NBA started to take notice of how players flop in games. LaMelo Ball was once given a warning for excessive flopping in the previous campaign.
You might also be interested in reading this: NBA News: LaMelo Ball receives warning for violating anti-flopping rule
Which NBA players were predicted to commit the most flops this season?
Prior to the start of the NBA season, many predicted which stars would be called out under the new flopping violation. Dillon Brooks was tipped to take the No. 1 spot this season. This isn't because many think he has the worst flop under his name, but because of how he defends certain players.
Marcus Smart and Kyle Lowry were also part of the list to potentially have the most flops called on them. The reigning NBA MVP, Joel Embiid, was included in the list. LeBron James wasn't left out as he's considered to flop occasionally. Former teammates Chris Paul and James Harden are both notorious for overreacting to a play, giving them the "flopper" label.
Also read: NBA flopping rule: Breaking down the league's latest clampdown of on-court theatrics
Players fined for flopping in 2023-24
#10 Jalen Brunson
Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks was called for a technical foul after officials saw it as a flop during their game against the Boston Celtics. Brunson made an attempt from the three-point area and landed on Jayson Tatum's foot.
After the game, NBA officials issued an apology for the wrong call and said that it was a mistake for calling it a flop.
#9 Kristaps Porzingis
Playing for the Boston Celtics, the Latvian big man was issued a technical foul for flopping against the New York Knicks. Kristaps Porzingis was pushed by Donte DiVincenzo as he was going after a rebound but fell to the ground.
The officials saw it as a foul and the Knicks guard wasn't called for anything.
#8 Max Strus
Max Strus of the Cleveland Cavaliers isn't known to be a defender, but he tries his best from time to time. He's the latest player to get issued a $2,000 fine for flopping.
#7 Caris LeVert
During the bout between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks, officials saw that Caris LeVert oversold the contact on him. His hand touched Donte DiVincenzo during a transition play before the player flopped. The league issued him a $2,000 fine.
#6 Paul George
The LA Clippers star Paul George was issued a $2,000 fine for flopping against the LA Lakers. This was the start of their five-game losing streak after trading for James Harden.
#5 Jordan Clarkson
The 2020-21 Sixth Man of the Year was also called out for flopping and received a $2,000 fine for it. Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz isn't known for his defense and tries other tactics to make sure he isn't a liability on the defensive end.
#4 Coby White
Coby White of the Chicago Bulls wasn't able to stay in front of Cade Cunningham and flopped after the Detroit Pistons guard did a stepback move. White was fined and the video evidence is enough to convince viewers of his flop.
#3 Donte DiVincenzo
During the Knicks' game against the Boston Celtics, Donte DiVincenzo oversold the contact from Jaylen Brown. The league issued a postgame flopping fine for his actions on the court.
#2 Jevon Carter
Jevon Carter of the Chicago Bulls was the second player this season to be issued a flopping fine. In the Bulls' game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Carter was hit with a screen by Lu Dort and he tried to sell the contact to the officials.
#1 Josh Okogie
The Phoenix Suns perimeter player made history as he's the first player to be issued a postgame flopping fine in the NBA. In their game against the Golden State Warriors, he had a bit of contact from behind after he was slightly pushed by Kevon Looney.
After the game, Okogie was slapped with a $2,000 fine.
Guess the Bulls players in this quiz and it's not going to be easy!
