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Stephon Castle admits to flopping ahead of NBA Finals with Spurs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:37 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Stephon Castle admits to flopping ahead of NBA Finals with Spurs

Summary

San Antonio Spurs star Stephon Castle acknowledged using flopping tactics during playoff games at a media day on June 2, 2026, ahead of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Castle's comments follow the Spurs' victory over the Thunder in a hard-fought seven-game Western Conference Finals series, where the Thunder have faced criticism for their players' tendency to draw fouls. Castle stated that while he typically absorbs contact, he occasionally embellishes calls to gain an advantage. The Spurs are preparing for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3, 2026.

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By the Numbers

•San Antonio Spurs defeated Oklahoma City Thunder in Western Conference Finals.
•Stephon Castle admitted to sometimes embellishing fouls.
•Castle emphasized the need to win, regardless of call legitimacy.
•The Spurs will face the Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 3.

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8:37 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I sell calls too’: Spurs star admits to flopping before NBA finals

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The San Antonio Spurs defeated the “villains” of the modern NBA, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in an intense seven-game series in the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder have become synonymous in some part with “flopping,” on account of superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s uncanny ability to draw fouls. This has resulted in many fans and pundits…
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