76ers’ Paul Reed criticizes Lakers’ Anthony Davis as ‘a notorious flopper’ before Monday’s game showdown

The much-anticipated matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers is set to take place on Monday. Adding to the intrigue is a recent comment from Sixers forward Paul Reed about Lakers star Anthony Davis.

During Monday’s shootaround, Reed referred to the eight-time All-Star as “a big flopper.” He expressed caution about avoiding foul trouble due to Davis’ penchant for exaggerating contact on the court.

“He’s a big flopper, so make sure that I don’t get in foul trouble early,” Reed said, as reported by ESPN’s Austin Krell. “Can’t be too aggressive with him. You know, he’s gonna be flailing. So, gotta make sure that I stay out of foul trouble.”

Davis is known for his ability to draw fouls, averaging 5.9 free throw attempts this season and 7.0 over the course of his NBA career. Along with teammate LeBron James, he has a reputation for flopping. Despite this, Davis is having a successful season with averages of 22.1 points, 12.1 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks, along with a shooting percentage of 54.9% from the field.

Davis is listed as probable for Monday’s game due to a hip issue. However, it is likely that he will play and Reed’s comments might provide additional motivation for him.