Steph Curry Weighs In on NBA Officiating and Flopping After Christmas Day Loss

Oakland, CA — Following the Golden State Warriors’ Christmas Day loss to the Denver Nuggets, the spotlight shifted to NBA officiating and the issue of flopping. Star player Steph Curry shared his candid thoughts on the matter, acknowledging that while it benefits those who can sell calls, there is a need for more consistency in officiating.

Curry expressed, “It does cater to the guys that can sell calls. When there’s physicality, it’s tough because it’s inconsistent at times on either side. What is the tone of the game, from game to game it changes, that’s the nature of basketball. On a night like tonight, you felt like there was physicality on one side and then kinda ticky-tack on the other. 

Then they get to the bonus and it changes the complexity of the game. It’s not like we don’t foul, I’m not saying that, it’s just consistency is key when it comes to understanding how to defend… it was tough tonight, slowed the whole game. Obviously, he made every free throw. Changed the momentum.”

Curry’s comments shed light on the ongoing debate about the need for a retooling of NBA officiating, with a growing trend that seems to favor flopping and make legitimate defense more challenging. The inconsistency in calls and the impact on the flow of the game have been sources of frustration for players and fans alike.

While acknowledging the issues, Curry also highlighted the complex nature of finding a solution. He noted that many players who complain about officiating also engage in flopping themselves, often only expressing dissatisfaction when it doesn’t work in their favor. Despite being on the receiving end of some flopping calls, Curry emphasized the need for officials to stop rewarding such behavior.

As the discussion on officiating and flopping in the NBA continues, finding a balance that maintains the integrity of the game while addressing players’ concerns remains a challenge. Eliminating the reward for flopping could potentially serve as a starting point for improvement.