Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Sends Clear Message on ‘Flopper’ Chants

The Oklahoma City Thunder have officially regained control of the Western Conference Finals, taking a 2-1 series lead after winning Game 3 at San Antonio’s energized home court. The Spurs fans attempted to help fire up their team, but it only lasted so long, and eventually Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his teammate took the game over en route to a 123-108 win. SGA finished with 26 points, and 12 of those came at the free throw line, where he connected on all 12 attempts.

With that, the popular criticism of his flopping to draw fouls continues to come into focus. It also provided the basis for a loud chant from the home team’s fans, calling out the two-time MVP as a “flopper” to try to rattle him during the game. More news: Victor Wembanyama Goes Viral in Photo With Spurs Legend Ahead of Game 3 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – MAY 22: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Three of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Frost Bank Center on May 22, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.

(Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Following his team’s win, SGA was asked if those chants fuel him to play harder or have a bigger impact on the game. However, the Thunder star said he is unfazed by it. “It does nothing.

Doesn’t fuel me, doesn’t discourage me. It’s part of the game. I’ve been dealing with it a long time.