It's a superstar, but there are 7 people who don't have a superstar whistle.
In the NBA, some players enjoy special attention from the referee because of their outstanding performance and indisputable strength, and they get a whistle for every foul. However, there are players who don't get the same treatment despite being superstar-level. This article will take a look at seven such players who have averaged less than five free throws per game this season.
First of all, let's be clear, referee decisions are based on the actual situation on the field, and sometimes not all fouls will be whistled. In addition, factors such as the player's style of play, the opponent's defensive strategy, and the referee's control of the game may also affect the number of free throws a player makes. Therefore, the following rankings do not mean that these players are not getting the whistle they deserve, but rather that they are relatively low in terms of free throws per game.
First place: Curry.
Stephen Curry is one of the best players in the NBA today, and his three-point shooting and off-ball running ability is unmatched. However, despite Curry's excellent performance on the court, he is averaging just 55 times. This may be because his style of play relies more on skill and speed than on physical confrontation.
Second place: Harden.
James Harden is the NBA's leading scorer and assists leader, and he has excellent breakout and shooting ability. However, he averaged just 49 times, which may be due to his attacking style that relies more on rhythm and feints than on direct physical confrontation.
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Kawhi Leonard is an NBA defensive superstar who also excels on the offensive end. However, he averaged just 42 times. This may be because he relies more on accurate shooting and excellent athleticism when attacking, rather than making physical contact to get free throws.
Fourth place: George.
Paul George is one of the top small forwards in the NBA, and he has excellent scoring and defensive ability. However, he averaged just 37 times. This may be due to the fact that he is more inclined to score points with precise shooting and skill when attacking, rather than making physical contact to get free throws.
Fifth place: James.
LeBron James is one of the greatest players in NBA history, with well-rounded skills and great physicality. However, he averaged just 55 times. This may be because he relies more on passing and athleticism when attacking, rather than making physical contact to get free throws.
Sixth place: Owen.
Kyrie Irving is the point guard in the NBA who has excellent dribbling and scoring ability. However, he averaged just 42 times. This may be because he relies more on dribbling skills and shooting ability when attacking, rather than making physical contact to get free throws.
Seventh place: Wei Shao.
Russell Westbrook is an all-around guard in the NBA who has excellent athleticism and scoring ability. However, he averaged just 24 times. This may be because he relies more on speed and explosiveness when attacking than by making physical contact to get free throws.