Calipari advises Karl on playing style amid playoff intensity
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 2:11 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
John Calipari spoke out regarding player Karl during the Summer League in Las Vegas. He expressed frustration over the criticism Karl has received, emphasizing that he should avoid flopping due to referees not calling fouls. Calipari noted the aggressive play between the Spurs and OKC in the Western Conference finals as a reference point. His advice aims to enhance Karl's performance by focusing on scoring rather than drawing fouls. Further developments in Karl's playing adjustments are anticipated as games continue.
- •John Calipari addresses player Karl's recent struggles.
- •Remarks made during the Summer League in Las Vegas.
- •Calipari advises Karl to focus on scoring over flopping.
- •Observations made on the physical play in the Western Conference finals.
- •Implications for Karl's role in upcoming games.
- 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — “Karl was taking some heat and I was so mad. He didn’t …
"“Karl was taking some heat and I was so mad. He didn’t …
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