Embrace Marcus Smart's flopping

[KingofDaPlayazBall]

Who else thoroughly enjoys Marcus Smart's flopping antics?  Seeing Smarts Oscar worthy performances always bring a smile to my face especially when he gets us the calls. 

I think "flopping" has became part of his unique game and I can shameless say I'm a fan of his over the top theatrics.  In my opinion it adds to his identity of being a pest of defense and getting into opponents heads and just generally being a "troll".  Its part of his winning by any mean necessary mentality, and doing whatever it takes to help the team out I think more of our fans should Embrace this.  His flopping is really one of a kind since most so called "flopper" does it on the offensive end while he does it on defense. I really would like see him continue his commitment on flopping, and master it into an art 

Here are some of his floplights  Enjoy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQn6mpUqWZQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P38HxYRZahA
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNA2t4yDnya/

[droopdog7]

I don't.  He keeps it up and he becomes the next floppe divac.  Not exactly proud worthy.

[KingofDaPlayazBall]

I don't.  He keeps it up and he becomes the next floppe divac.  Not exactly proud worthy.

Vlade Divac was a great player, dont disrespect

[BudweiserCeltic]

I hate that.

[PAOBoston]

Unfortunate part of his game. He's got that little weasel attitude that Marchand had/has. 

[GreenWarrior]

I don't mind it as long as he doesn't become reggie miller. smart players use it strategically and I believe Smart does this.

Reggie Miller at times played too much for the call and I believe that's why he was never as successful as he could've and should've been.

as long as Smart doesn't use it as a crutch I'm ok with it.

[Alleyoopster]

I don't mind it as long as he doesn't become reggie miller. smart players use it strategically and I believe Smart does this.

Reggie Miller at times played too much for the call and I believe that's why he was never as successful as he could've and should've been.

as long as Smart doesn't use it as a crutch I'm ok with it.

TP: Nobody comes close to Reggie in this department. It used to irk the heck out of me with his 'stick-out-the-leg' routine flop after a jump shot. Can't believe it took so many years for the NBA to get wise to these antics.

[Ilikesports17]

I dont have a problem with the ones where hes taking a charge and he gets a bit of contact and massively exaggerates it. Thats what youve got to do to show the official there is a charge. However, I hate when he pretends to get hit in the face.

Either way, he will do anything to win. Easily my favorite player. Doesnt care about his stats, just winning.

[csfansince60s]

...... he will do anything to win. Easily my favorite player. Doesnt care about his stats, just winning.

TP...doesn't care about himself either (which has and could continue to be a problem for his durability).

That play last night at the end of the game when he threw himself through the air to keep the ball alive and for Horford to convert into the winning bucket is a phenomenal example of Smart giving up for the team.

It's just another example of the plays that he makes that do not impact his stat-line in the boxscore but effect the outcome of the game.

The kid's a winner.

[Ilikesports17]

...... he will do anything to win. Easily my favorite player. Doesnt care about his stats, just winning.

TP...doesn't care about himself either (which has and could continue to be a problem for his durability).

That play last night at the end of the game when he threw himself through the air to keep the ball alive and for Horford to convert into the winning bucket is a phenomenal example of Smart giving up for the team.

It's just another example of the plays that he makes that do not impact his stat-line in the boxscore but effect the outcome of the game.

The kid's a winner.

Absolutely.

In the past 2 seasons (and the beginning of this one)  Smart has attempted 9 "heaves". Bradley and Thomas, despite playing way more minutes than him, have attempted 2 each. I dont consider Bradley or Thomas stat conscious guys, but most NBA players are careful not to wreck their shooting percentages with heaves.

Smart doesnt care.

[Alleyoopster]

...... he will do anything to win. Easily my favorite player. Doesnt care about his stats, just winning.

TP...doesn't care about himself either (which has and could continue to be a problem for his durability).

That play last night at the end of the game when he threw himself through the air to keep the ball alive and for Horford to convert into the winning bucket is a phenomenal example of Smart giving up for the team.

It's just another example of the plays that he makes that do not impact his stat-line in the boxscore but effect the outcome of the game.

The kid's a winner.

Absolutely.

In the past 2 seasons (and the beginning of this one)  Smart has attempted 9 "heaves". Bradley and Thomas, despite playing way more minutes than him, have attempted 2 each. I dont consider Bradley or Thomas stat conscious guys, but most NBA players are careful not to wreck their shooting percentages with heaves.

Smart doesnt care.

Is this a real stat? If it is, could you point to a link. thanks....

[Ilikesports17]

...... he will do anything to win. Easily my favorite player. Doesnt care about his stats, just winning.

TP...doesn't care about himself either (which has and could continue to be a problem for his durability).

That play last night at the end of the game when he threw himself through the air to keep the ball alive and for Horford to convert into the winning bucket is a phenomenal example of Smart giving up for the team.

It's just another example of the plays that he makes that do not impact his stat-line in the boxscore but effect the outcome of the game.

The kid's a winner.

Absolutely.

In the past 2 seasons (and the beginning of this one)  Smart has attempted 9 "heaves". Bradley and Thomas, despite playing way more minutes than him, have attempted 2 each. I dont consider Bradley or Thomas stat conscious guys, but most NBA players are careful not to wreck their shooting percentages with heaves.

Smart doesnt care.

Is this a real stat? If it is, could you point to a link. thanks....

basketball ref tracks it.
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/smartma01.html#all_shooting

[Alleyoopster]

...... he will do anything to win. Easily my favorite player. Doesnt care about his stats, just winning.

TP...doesn't care about himself either (which has and could continue to be a problem for his durability).

That play last night at the end of the game when he threw himself through the air to keep the ball alive and for Horford to convert into the winning bucket is a phenomenal example of Smart giving up for the team.

It's just another example of the plays that he makes that do not impact his stat-line in the boxscore but effect the outcome of the game.

The kid's a winner.

Absolutely.

In the past 2 seasons (and the beginning of this one)  Smart has attempted 9 "heaves". Bradley and Thomas, despite playing way more minutes than him, have attempted 2 each. I dont consider Bradley or Thomas stat conscious guys, but most NBA players are careful not to wreck their shooting percentages with heaves.

Smart doesnt care.

Is this a real stat? If it is, could you point to a link. thanks....

basketball ref tracks it.
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/smartma01.html#all_shooting

Didn't see it....

[alldaboston]

...... he will do anything to win. Easily my favorite player. Doesnt care about his stats, just winning.

TP...doesn't care about himself either (which has and could continue to be a problem for his durability).

That play last night at the end of the game when he threw himself through the air to keep the ball alive and for Horford to convert into the winning bucket is a phenomenal example of Smart giving up for the team.

It's just another example of the plays that he makes that do not impact his stat-line in the boxscore but effect the outcome of the game.

The kid's a winner.

Absolutely.

In the past 2 seasons (and the beginning of this one)  Smart has attempted 9 "heaves". Bradley and Thomas, despite playing way more minutes than him, have attempted 2 each. I dont consider Bradley or Thomas stat conscious guys, but most NBA players are careful not to wreck their shooting percentages with heaves.

Smart doesnt care.

Is this a real stat? If it is, could you point to a link. thanks....

basketball ref tracks it.
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/smartma01.html#all_shooting

Didn't see it....

Last column in the shooting subsection.

[moiso]

I don't mind it as long as he doesn't become reggie miller. smart players use it strategically and I believe Smart does this.

Reggie Miller at times played too much for the call and I believe that's why he was never as successful as he could've and should've been.

as long as Smart doesn't use it as a crutch I'm ok with it.

TP: Nobody comes close to Reggie in this department. It used to irk the heck out of me with his 'stick-out-the-leg' routine flop after a jump shot. Can't believe it took so many years for the NBA to get wise to these antics.

Im glad that rule was changed because all these years later i still can't believe Miller used to kick the defender while taking a 3 and then go the foul line.   Not sure of the reasoning behind giving him that call for several years.