Doris Burke slams "free throw expert" Shea Gilgers-Alexander

On May 21, the NBA Western Conference Finals G1 kicked off, and the Thunder defeated the Timberwolves 114-88 at home, achieving a good start to the series. Although the team won, the Thunder star Alexander became the focus of public opinion because he frequently stood on the free throw line. He made 10 of 27 shots in the game and 0 of 4 three-pointers, but scored 31 points with 14 free throws, which aroused strong dissatisfaction among the media and fans, and was even ridiculed as a "free throw wholesaler".

The seven free throws in the first quarter caused controversy, and media fans collectively complained that at the beginning of the game, Alexander frequently made fouls and stood on the free throw line seven times in the first quarter, while the Timberwolves team only had 3 times. This huge gap quickly sparked heated discussion:

Lakers media Lakeshowyo sarcastically said: "As soon as he turned on the TV, he saw Alexander taking a free throw. "

ESPN commentator Mike Breen said bluntly: "The game was only 4 and a half points, and Alexander had already paid 7 free throws. "

Narrator Doris Burke echoed: "It is not unreasonable to call him 'free throw wholesaler' on Twitter. "

Exaggerated actions were ridiculed by the crowd, and Timberwolves players angrily smashed the ball to protest

In the game, some of Alexander's foul actions seemed particularly exaggerated.

BrickCenter posted a breakthrough round with the caption: "No one touched him! "

NBA Memes ironically: "Alexander was raped in this round! "

The famous reporter Bill Simmons angrily criticized: "No matter who wins, Alexander's foul-making method is too disgusting and completely disagrees with the intensity of the playoffs! "

The dissatisfaction of the Timberwolves also broke out on the court. In the first quarter, Edwards was dissatisfied with the penalty and directly smashed the ball towards Alexander in a dead state, causing a technical foul. In the third quarter, Alexander fell bizarrely in a confrontation. The referee initially called a foul, but the Timberwolves successfully challenged and changed it to no foul. The fans at the scene were booed.

Fan fans hotly discussed: Is this restriction "shocking" foul? After the game, discussions on whether Alexander was overly reliant on free throws became increasingly fierce.

supporters believe that using rules to create fouls is also game wisdom, and defenders should be more cautious.

opponents criticized that this style of play destroys the smoothness of the game and makes the NBA ugly, and the league should modify the rules to restrict "unnatural shooting actions" to commit fouls.

At present, the NBA has made rules adjustments to "non-basketball action fouls", but players such as Alexander can still find loopholes in the rules. Will this controversy drive further reform of the alliance? Welcome to leave your opinion in the comment section!