Detroit Pistons center Paul Reed, formerly of the Philadelphia 76ers, publicly criticized Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James for what he described as a flop during their matchup on December 30, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Reed, wearing number 7 for the Pistons, reacted to the incident during the first half of the game. The confrontation adds another chapter to the ongoing dialogue about embellishment in the NBA.
Paul Reed Criticizes LeBron James for Flopping After Lakers-Pistons Game
