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Throw a fine at 'em all you want, but flopping is here to say, folks. Even though David Stern & Co. have tried to their hardest to curb the epidemic, players throughout the league will do whatever it takes to get an edge in the postseason, even if it means breaking out their most overly dramatic, Oscar-worthy performances after the slightest bit of contact. From the overselling of Tony Allen to LeBron "I don't know how to flop" James, here is GIF Gallery: The Worst Flops of the 2012-13 NBA Playoffs.
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Sam Young's Poorly Timed Flop
Date: 5/16/2013
Matchup: Pacers @ Knicks
Round: Eastern Conference Semis, Game 5
Yes, Sam Young did catch an elbow to the chin, but that reaction was waaaaay too delayed. Just ask serious fans, Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde.
J.R. Smith Couldn't Even Flop Right
Date: 5/5/2013
Matchup: Pacers @ Knicks
Round: Eastern Conference Semis, Game 1
J.R. Smith couldn't buy a basket or sell a flop throughout the playoffs.
Chris Bosh Can't Be Touched
Date: 6/3/2013
Matchup: Pacers @ Heat
Round: Eastern Conference Finals, Game 7
Bosh exhibiting some Charmin-like behavior? What else is new?
And the Razzie Goes To...
Date: 5/1/2013
Matchup: Hawks @ Pacers
Round: Eastern Conference First Round, Game 5
We would say that this flop was the low point in the 2013 NBA Playoffs for Jeff Pendergraph, but then he had to nearly get into a fight with Norris Cole (and Flo Rida's twin manager).
Reason No. 1,240 Why Everyone Hates Mario Chalmers.
Date: 6/3/2013
Matchup: Pacers @ Heat
Round: Eastern Conference Finals, Game 7
We feel the same way, Paul George.
Paul George Flops, Too
Date: 6/1/2013
Matchup: Heat @ Pacers
Round: Eastern Conference Finals, Game 6
If you can't beat 'em, flop like 'em? SMH.
Kendrick Perkins Is New to Flopping
Date: 5/13/2013
Matchup: Thunder @ Grizzlies
Round: Western Conference Semis, Game 4
Peep Perkins raising that hand up afterward, like "Sorry, sorry, ref. I was just giving this flopping thing a shot."
LeBron James Receives a "Thunderous" Elbow
Date: 6/1/2013
Matchup: Heat @ Pacers
Round: Eastern Conference Finals, Game 6
Is LeBron trying to be the first player to win an MVP award and an Oscar?
The Synchronized Double Flop
Date: 5/1/2013
Matchup: Rockets @ Thunder
Round: Western Conference First Round, Game 1
When two players on the same team have the same idea at the same damn time, you've got a problem.
Dwyane Wade's Flop Is On a Tape Delay
Date: 5/26/2013
Matchup: Heat @ Pacers
Round: Eastern Conference Finals, Game 3
So, is this the Way of Wade?
Stephenson's Phantom Flop
Date: 5/28/2013
Matchup: Heat @ Pacers
Round: Eastern Conference Finals, Game 4
C'mon, Lance Stephenson. You know better than to try and get one up on Jesus...Shuttlesworth, that is.
LeBron and David West Compete In Flop-Off
Date: 5/28/2013
Matchup: Heat @ Pacers
Round: Eastern Conference Finals, Game 4
There are no winners.
Tony Allen's Oscar-Worthy Flop
Date: 5/21/2013
Matchup: Grizzlies @ Spurs
Round: Western Conference Finals, Game 2
There's selling it and then there's this incredible overacting job by Tony Allen. Don't forget to thank the originators like Reggie Miller and Vlade Divac.
