"I just don't foul bait. I'm not looking to flop or anything like that. But it's almost like you've got to. It's almost like, because there's a couple of plays in the fourth quarter, but I feel like I drove strong, and I didn't get the benefit of the doubt, but maybe if I would have flopped, maybe I was able to sell that call, and those decide games."
"So it's like, we commend players for playing the game the right way. But you know, we give the benefit to those who necessarily are trying to manipulate the game to their advantage. I just don't think it's basketball. Let's just play basketball. All the foul baiting, I think is, is whatever for me."
Jaylen Brown continues voicing concerns about NBA officiating inconsistencies, particularly following the Celtics' loss to Oklahoma City. Brown emphasizes that he plays without flopping or foul-baiting, yet feels disadvantaged when driving strong to the basket without receiving calls. He suggests that players who manipulate the game through exaggeration receive more favorable treatment from referees than those playing legitimately. Brown criticizes the system for rewarding foul-baiting tactics while penalizing straightforward play, arguing this contradicts the principles of basketball. He advocates for allowing the game to be played naturally without artificial manipulation tactics influencing officiating decisions.
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