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Watch fans hit Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with ‘flopper’ chants during Game 4 warmup
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It is safe to assume that fans of the San Antonio Spurs do not like Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander .
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Especially when they jeer him even minutes before the tip-off of Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals at Frost Bank Center on Sunday.
Gilgeous-Alexander has been accused of flopping all the time and getting favored by the referees. Fans in the venue shouted "flopper" at the two-time MVP as he was warming up for Game 4, as shown in the video posted by Yahoo! Sports.
Last year, fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves chanted "free throw merchant" at SGA in the Western Conference Finals.
The 27-year-old guard, however, has maintained that he is not bothered by the trolling, even though the hate on the Thunder has noticeably increased. As they say, when you are at the top, some will throw rocks at you.
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Gilgeous-Alexander has said he takes the jeering as a compliment, stressing that he does not allow it to get into his head. He has shown maturity over the years, playing with a certain calmness that has helped Oklahoma City remain focused. Even after a win, SGA does not celebrate too much.
Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 26.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 11.0 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.2 blocks against the Spurs. He is shooting 9.0 free throws per game.
The Thunder are looking to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
As of writing, they are trailing San Antonio at halftime, 50-38. SGA has 10 points, two rebounds, and six assists. Isaiah Hartenstein has 12 points and five rebounds.
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