General
flop
What does flop mean?
When the parole board says no. You walked in expecting a date, you walk out with another year — or three — before you can apply again. 'Got a two-year flop' = denied with two years until your next hearing.
"He went up confident and came back with a three-year flop."
Origin
Theatrical 'flopping' to the floor; a policed act in the modern NBA.
Frequently asked questions
What is a flop in basketball?
A flop is when a player exaggerates or fakes contact, falling or flailing to trick the officials into calling a foul on the opponent.
Is flopping against the rules?
Yes, the modern NBA polices flopping and can issue fines or technical fouls for players who exaggerate contact to deceive referees.
Why do players flop?
They flop to draw fouls on opponents, get free throws, or negate a scoring play by making minor contact look like a foul.
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