That's an Act

[IllTemperedSeaBass]

Quote from espn announcer on Marcus Smart.

 

[AdaSooner]

Yes, it was. But it worked this time, which is why he continues to do it.

 

[MsProudSooner]

If the officials have the discretion to upgrade a call to a Flagrant, they need to have the discretion to say, sorry, there was no contact - only over-acting.

 

[steverocks35]

If the officials have the discretion to upgrade a call to a Flagrant, they need to have the discretion to say, sorry, there was no contact - only over-acting.

This

 

[StatGeek]

They shouldnt have the discretion to upgrade or go look at something like that on the monitor. It's beyond ridiculous.

 

[soonerfud]

They should be able to say the player flopped and it's gonna be a technical foul for doin so!!!

 

[DenverSooner]

They should be able to say the player flopped and it's gonna be a technical foul for doin so!!!

I agree, especially given that flagrant can lead to an ejection. If you are faking trying to get a guy kicked out the game, you need to risk the refs reversing with a T on you for faking.

 

[OrlandoSooner]

I agree, especially given that flagrant can lead to an ejection. If you are faking trying to get a guy kicked out the game, you need to risk the refs reversing with a T on you for faking.

I agree with this 100% Add a little risk/reward to flopping. Right now, it is all reward.

Smart is positioning himself to be a great stunt double in the future. His acting skills are really improving.