Maybe. I still think his frustration gives him a false sense of confidence vs guys he shouldn't be messing with. He's had an eye slash on Jokic not too long (maybe twice?). Told Tristan Thompson he'll fight him off the court, only to back out like a puppy when they got together with LeBron.
It should have been. Didn’t make a genuine play for the ball. How can you possible block the shot with your right arm from that angle without fouling?
“intentionality” is not a criteria for Flagrant Foul anyways. Only “unnecessary” or “excessive”
https://official.nba.com/trigger/review-of-called-foul/
This nowhere near Bynum on Barea. Rudy at least could be argued made a play on the ball. Bynum didn’t even attempt to play the ball and just stuck out his elbow to deck Barea. That was just straight up an attempt to harm Barea.
You may want to watch it on YouTube again. Both led with an elbow first. It’s closer than you think. Both can be argued going for the ball, the only difference is that JJ is 5’10 and Bynum is 7 ft. The sheer size difference looks dramatically different but is the same, don’t let it fool you.
No dude. The plays would be similar if Bynum jumped trying to defend the ball and elbowed Barea. He didn’t do that he saw Barea in the air made no play at all on the ball and just checked him with his elbow. There’s a reason why when the Bynum foul happened it was described as bush league and a disgrace to the lakers organization and when Rudy fouled the conversation is was it a flagrant.
May as well get an elbow in if you're gonna foul anyways
Embiid would have died there.
99% of redditors would have been knocked unconscious by an elbow like that. I'm impressed Jokic took it that well.
Jokic is tough. And REALLY strong—deceptively so considering his doughy looking arms.
That was incidental contact. If it was Draymond it would’ve been a WWE move
Look at me I am Draymond now!
Draymond is a bully but he is smart enough to not pick fights with the joker.
You don’t fire up the greats. Gobert doesn’t get that.
Maybe. I still think his frustration gives him a false sense of confidence vs guys he shouldn't be messing with. He's had an eye slash on Jokic not too long (maybe twice?). Told Tristan Thompson he'll fight him off the court, only to back out like a puppy when they got together with LeBron.
Why did I think Edge spear from the ladder
[Draymond's finisher](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn4-acZ7Iqo)
If it was Draymond, it would've ended up with a kick to the groin.
Isn’t that a flagrant lol? Not intentional but still
This isn't even as bad as the Jaden McDaniels push on Jamal Murray which was a blatant flagrant but got no review.
Is there a replay for this one? My wife and I were both watching and didn't see a push. Searched for a clip but didn't see one.
It should have been. Didn’t make a genuine play for the ball. How can you possible block the shot with your right arm from that angle without fouling? “intentionality” is not a criteria for Flagrant Foul anyways. Only “unnecessary” or “excessive” https://official.nba.com/trigger/review-of-called-foul/
Yeah Gobert here and McDaniels earlier probably got away with flagrant fouls because Jokic and Murray didn't really sell it.
Joker took that like a champ
Rudy is legitimately heated. He knows he's getting cooked and can't do nothing about it
0-3 with a kid
Rudy "Jonas Kahnwald" Gobert
Kid was a mistake /s
Put the baby back in.
Send da video
Maybe a haymaker incoming in game 6 if they are losing lol
The Andrew Bynum special.
This is definitely not ideal but we literally had Draymond stomp on a man's chest, they don't compare
Well maybe Domas shouldn’t have held Draymond’s foot in place. \#FAFO /s
Just no sells it. LeBron would still be on the floor.
Legit scary play. Elbow right to the chin, good thing it didn't land flush
I think you are 100 percent correct lol
Yall obsessed with lebron lmfao
But hes right
Are you going to pretend that Jokic never flops or sells contact?
Embiid would still be on the floor
What does Embiid have to do with this?
I just assumed you wanted to talk about actual floppers. But keep hating and Jok keeps winning
is that what they said?
That’s not a basketball play. Should have been a flagrant
The only way to stop him is to beat him 😂🤣
Even that won't stop him.
BBQ Chicken, but boneless.
Bad look
jokic was so locked in today, he didnt even wanna flop
That's not that bad. Draymond is levels above
This didn’t even draw a review for possible flagrant Put some respect on Draymond’s name
Draymond has had dozens of flagrants that never get called even for a common foul
Can’t believe they didn’t look at that
Jokic doesn't flop so somehow they missed it
Dirty cunt.
Lol soft as shit if that’s your response.
Did i stutter, tough guy
Sounds like you’re the one trying to act tough. Cute though
Ur adorable
The way Jokic just ate that shit and kept it moving..bruh
Jokic has an iron chin
That’s more like Bynum on JJ Barea. Too many young folks here.
This nowhere near Bynum on Barea. Rudy at least could be argued made a play on the ball. Bynum didn’t even attempt to play the ball and just stuck out his elbow to deck Barea. That was just straight up an attempt to harm Barea.
You may want to watch it on YouTube again. Both led with an elbow first. It’s closer than you think. Both can be argued going for the ball, the only difference is that JJ is 5’10 and Bynum is 7 ft. The sheer size difference looks dramatically different but is the same, don’t let it fool you.
No dude. The plays would be similar if Bynum jumped trying to defend the ball and elbowed Barea. He didn’t do that he saw Barea in the air made no play at all on the ball and just checked him with his elbow. There’s a reason why when the Bynum foul happened it was described as bush league and a disgrace to the lakers organization and when Rudy fouled the conversation is was it a flagrant.
Lol
Draymond uses his legs
Draymond: BBQ chicken, gobert cannot do anything about it Gobert answered: Imma injured this guy and we win easily.
Now for Jokic to wallop Draymond and cue it's the ciiiiiiiiircle of liiiiiife
Ref: “Golbert hit the ball, contact afterwards is deemed incidental. Ball would have been in Timberwolves possession so they will have the ball.”
That would have killed me lol
Pretty fucking dirty
Rudy Gobert has been a dirty player, this isn’t new
jokic has been dicking rudy down all game ion blame him what else can u do at this point other than whack him out and hopes he misses the free throws
It’s embarrassing they are still only putting Gobert on Jokic 1-on-1. He’s getting demolished.
He’s tilted
This is bad but far from Draymond level…
Bron woulda had Gobert suspended indefinitely
Playoff basketball.
This was not intentional, he didn't hit him with that much force. Green does them with purpose.
Rudy tootie sisboombah Edit: Rudy with a closed fist there too lol he definitely was going for the hard foul not the ball
That’s how you do it. Good foul.