Austin Reaves defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on this 1 controversial subject

It's going to happen. You can guarantee it. At some point in the Oklahoma City Thunder 's Round 2 series against the Los Angeles Lakers , the latter's supersized fanbase will invade social media with slowed-down clips of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to prove one point.

Gilgeous-Alexander gets an unfair whistle. He foul-baits his opponents. He initiates contact.

His nonstop flopping is a poison to the integrity of the sport. Blah. Blah.

Blah. About every other NBA fanbase has voiced those same complaints to the ether over the years. It comes with the territory of basketball dominance.