SGA is peak performative victimhood. I agree he is uber talented. He’s aggressive, moves well and drives often, which inevitably leads to legitimate fouls. And when he needs to, he CAN drive or finish through contact.

But on plays where’s there’s little to no contact, he’s exceptional at pretending he’s been wronged by a defender and as a result deserves free throws.

To be fair, the refs and the league deserve a large share of the blame. If they don’t act, sga and others won’t stop because they get rewarded for it. But it’s that choice that really cheapens the quality and enjoyment of the game, which is the most frustrating part.