JJ Reddick “They have a few guys that foul on every possession…they’re hard enough to play.”
He also said the refs weren’t the reason they lost.
They’re the reason they lost by 20
Right, should have lost by 40
In 5 of the 6 Ls you took?
lol Thunder fans are the saddest sports fans in existence. But again, I’m sure if I lived in Oklahoma and the only other option was fucking cows or whatever you hicks do out there, I guess I’d watch basketball too.
They sure aren’t reading books.
Sir, the full quote is:
They have a few guys that foul on every possession, and all the good defenses do
Funniest part is two different people have posted this clip and both left that bit out of the title
They know how to hit the top of r/nba
Are you actually watching the clip or just reading the quote because even though he says that it’s obvious he’s throwing shade and just tossing that in to save face. After this he immediately starts talking about all the bad calls that happened.He is talking shit 100%
Most sore losers do
‘Call it if the foul, and they do foul’
we really need to ban this kind of journalism lol
Is it that hard to give full quote
I’m with you. But this series it seems like the drama’s more interesting to people than the basketball.
There’s an interesting conversation about Reddick’s game plan to be had, but no-one really cares
Just tell your guys to foul them back
Bad idea, those will actually get called.
You’re seeing the way they’ve been guarding Shai and you’re still saying this?
Good
Vando is about to come back just to be an enforcer lol
he should. He’s unplayable anyway, just have him go out there and foul VERY hard. idc if he picks up a flagrant 2 and gets suspended.
Laravia too. Matter fact I hope he gets suspended
He can do a dort play and dive at SGA’s knees with a knife
psychotic
Wtf? You’re weird
Cut it off so they cut it out
Seriously. Send them to the next round in a stretcher then. They will win this series, but show the world why cheap shots need to be called.
They get called for those fouls lol
Flair checks out
They actually get called for those though lmao
What do you think they’re doing?
The funny thing is they’ve been playing Shai nearly as physical too and it’s been working on him! It’s like physicality is extremely important in basketball.
I thought the Suns played Shai pretty physical as well, but they didn’t force the ball out of Shai’s hands by sending doubles like the Lakers have
‘All the good defenses do’ gotta leave that out the title for sure
18-2 run and 12pts off egregious turnovers like that marcus smart pass when lebron aint even looking, but sure it was the whistle 🤣🤣
It wasn’t a turnover, but his no look off the rim was my favorite.
Marcus Smart and Reaves were also fouling every possession but people ignore that
They both have 5 fouls?
No. Refs wanted some semblance of a competitive match
Reaves had literal handfuls of jersey on almost every play, he should have fouled out in the first quarter, but they’re letting a lot go both ways. Like they have in most series.
SGA legit tried to dislocate Reeves arm tonight. OKC so dirty, and such floppers, y’all going to be the most hated NBA chumps in history. Fraudulent ‘champs’
That wouldn’t have been possible if Reaves had just let go of the jersey, which I have to assume is what SGA thought was going to happen.
Sga did that but why was Reaves both arms there? Oh wait he was fouling and they didn’t get called lol
Your guy tried to injure a guy, flops, and then he and you complain there wasn’t enough fish flopping calls. Typical OKC fan 😂 nobody respects your team
Your guy was fouling the fuck out of him lol. I don’t care if anybody respects them. Theyre 6-0 in the playoffs and are the reigning champs who gives a fuck what u/ginoawesomeness and the rest of r/NBA think lol. Typical fan of whoever you are to complain that your hatewatch session was ruined again.
Look at your ratings, bro. Nobody wants to watch your games except you lol
Who the fuck cares about ratings??? The dumbest shit ever. “Man I hope everyone tuned in to our game tonight so our ratings are good!!” Is something I would never say lol. Dumbest argument ever
Hey at least after your lakers get knocked out you can start watching your Yankees play and we’re not too far out from football season and the Cowboys starting to play again!
I was born and raised in LA. Used to shake Chick’s hand every game. Lakers girls worked out at my dad’s gym. Saw Mike drop 55 at the Forum and lose. Was at the Forum when the 92 riots started. Try again, douch. Your team is the biggest fish flopping frauds of all time. Nobody outside OKC respects you.
Oh no people who support different basketball teams don’t respect me how ever shall I go on? Douche.
Hmm, why didn’t you post the quote in full? 🤔
This is really it. The Thunder are the better team regardless, but giving them the freedom to maul on defense, while SGA gets touch fouls just makes it impossible. Even if the game is called fairly, and a few of their guys foul out, they are good enough to still win, but at least the game would be more entertaining to watch.
Playing in extra hard mode
Anything about Smart and Reeves flopping 20 times, JJ?
How about you rest your starters so they are not b gased by the end of the game?
Bro our entire bench is outscored by Mccain every game, so many braindead takes. Yes Jake is dogshit and so is Jax but this team doesn’t have anyone else. If you think Maxi Kleber and Knecht should see the floor you’re a dumbass.
I was surprised when they brought out T. Hiero
A coach needs to find a way… take your anger out on your own team instead of using name calling like a child to a completely valid response.
Then we win that way. They lose when the bench goes in. We running 10+ guys…. They running 7 tops.
Your 10th best is a starter for us 😭 bench from hell
I have seen this movie before. You keep your rotations short and it works for about 3 qtrs. Then in the 4th it goes to shit.
Plus you guys are basically pressing the whole game. Takes a lot to do that.
13th*
I believe OKC would win either way… but a coach needs to find a way to get their starters rest… they are not a super young team… even young team get gassed. I dont have the solution, but I do recognize a problem
Shams Charania: The league is imposing a $50,000 fine to JJ Redick for his verbal statement to the officials last Thursday.
If he’s a real one, he’ll go on twitch tomorrow and say it all again
Even if OKC gets like 5-6 guard/wings in foul trouble they would be deep enough to beat Lakers.
Did JJ not just say “they’re hard enough to beat regardless”. lol
Gotta be talking bout Lou, Cason and prob Chet
Jaxon Hayes has no problem hitting women, why isn’t he a difference maker against these thugs?
This is a BAD LOOK after basically getting eliminated. lol
Dort like your one friend who never played basketball in thier life and somehow are the best defender you’ve ever seen because they foul 90% of the time but calling a foul on every play is too exhausting
They managed to call a foul on every play in the 4th quarter.
Someone please go back and gif what looks like JJ spanking Hayes
Infinite Karma hack
One of the most egregious games I’ve ever watched. This is honestly restrained compared to what should be said. Hate the Lakers but goddam.
Not sure the Lakers and Lebron are the ones to by crying about getting favorable calls. I see Lebron throw out that forearm and move guys in front of him out of the way with no call every game.
He has 5fta by the way this series. Based on today’s standard that pretty insane for a guy with his usage. Reaves gets way more than he should, Lebron is getting way less than he should.
All this outcry and the lakers were equally fouling and being physical the entire time. The difference was other than LeBron and AR no one wanted to do anything on offense while Thunder had all of their players making contribution on offense. This is clearly a case of mismatched depth and not the refs like this sub is crying about
It wasnt equal be serious
Bros eyes were closed
Conceding the series before they’ve even had home games. Cheers JJ.
Dort legitimately fouls every single play and I’m talking egregiously. Soft off ball fouls are whatever but these dudes on the thunder are something else
yall will say this then have no problem with how Smart is guarding Shai
Smart has been hugging and grabbing Shai all series long yet Lakers fans act like they’re not allowed to play physical/handsy defense lol
Well you see, Marcus Smart is on his team.
Dort who has a reputation for good defense, is constantly given too much leeway by NBA refs, which is not fair. HE IS A THUG.
LU DORT - the LARGEST NBA to FIBA foul increase out of ANY player.
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Now comparing to other point of attack defenders from NBA to FIBA to show that its not everyone in FIBA, mainly just him.
RJ Barrett - FIBA Lower than NBA
Nickeil Alexander-Walker - Almost identical
Josh Giddey - Slight FIBA increase, but still normal range
Dyson Daniels - FIBA lower than NBA
Jrue Holiday - Almost identical
Anthony Edwards - Slight FIBA increase, still normal range
Dillon Brooks - Reasonable increase, still no where NEAR Lu Dort. BUT, he is also a physical defender that gets away with a lot in NBA on reputation too.
Derrick White - Reasonable Increase (Jump: +1.25), but again no where near Dort level increase. More similar to Brooks.
Went through all this trouble and still didn’t answer the first sentence I wrote lol
Was meant to reply to the original guy talking about Dort.
Regardless Dort hacks the most out of anyone and it’s not even close.
All “good defenders” get away with it on reputation though
Dort shouldn’t be in the league
I just remember the argument earlier this week between people who didn’t know if JJ was being sarcastic or not.
Correct
Another bitch of a coach.
Hire a real coach next year LA, it’ll do you wonders.
That’s your takeaway after watching THAT game?
50th in education. You’re speaking to the equivalent of a seven year old
This is the third thread I’ve seen today where someone has pointed out Oklahoma is the dumbest state in the country lmao. It’s hilarious that it’s not even hyperbole.
JJ has been great for them.
He’s outperformed expectations for 2 years in a row now. Anyone who thinks he’s a bad coach is either trolling or doesn’t have a fucking clue what basketball is.
Your Oklahoma education is showing. Put it away.