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Hassan Whiteside is trying to get his money.
First, he wants the NBA to take some of Cody Zeller’s.
The Heat center didn’t like his second foul in yesterday’s Game 2 win over the Hornets.
Jason Lieser of The Palm Beach Post:
Whiteside on that 2nd foul (Cody Zeller): "Come on man. You seen the footage. I ain't that strong. He should be getting a fine for that."
— Jason Lieser (@JasonLieser) April 21, 2016
As usual, I’m hesitant to assign intent.
Should Whiteside have been called for a foul? No. Did Zeller staggering back contribute to the whistle being blown? Yes.
But that doesn’t necessarily mean Zeller intentionally staged his reaction to draw a foul. Not everyone has perfect body control at all times. Isn’t it also possible Zeller, having his run forward interrupted by a large man, just lost his balance?
I lean toward believing Zeller flopped, but I’m not certain enough to call for a fine. Then again, I’m rarely certain a flopping fine is warranted, and the NBA issues plenty anyway.