Hello everyone, today we are going to talk about the five controversial events of the NBA this century! These events have not only made fans hotly discussed, but also made players and referees addicted. Let's take a look at these love-hate NBA tidbits!
First, we're going to talk about the 2015 Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Finals. At that time, the Golden State Warriors were superior and easily won the championship. However, the selection of FMVP (Most Valuable Player) has caused a big controversy. Iguodala, a player who is usually unknown, suddenly exploded in the Finals and snatched the FMVP honor that originally belonged to Curry. This has made many fans unhappy, believing that Curry is the real core of the Warriors. This controversy has made Iguodala a "dark horse" and an interesting piece of NBA history.
Next, let's talk about Harden. The Rockets star has been outstanding on the court, but some of his actions have also sparked a lot of controversy. For example, in the 2019 Western Conference Finals, Harden was fouled by Draymond Green on an offense, but the referee did not blow the penalty. This made Harden very dissatisfied, and he chose to "touch porcelain" to express his protest, but was whistled by the referee for a technical foul. The controversy has divided the views of fans about Harden, with some believing that he is fighting for his own interests and others believing that he is undermining the fairness of the game.
Another incident related to Harden was his matchup with Capela in the 2018 Western Conference semifinals. In that game, Harden played very well, but there was a mistake at a critical moment that caused the Rockets to lose. This has left fans questioning Harden's performance, believing that he was not good enough in key moments. However, some fans defended Harden, arguing that he played very well throughout the game and should not negate his efforts because of a mistake.
In addition to Harden, there are a few other incidents that are worth mentioning. For example, in the "Maddie Moment" in 2007, Maddie scored consecutive points in the final moments of the game to help the Rockets come back to win. The game was hailed as one of the greatest comebacks in NBA history, but there were also those who believed that Maddie was "scoring" and criticized the behavior.
Finally, we have to mention the 2006 Suns vs. Mavericks playoffs. That game was called "one of the dirtiest games ever" because Nash, the Suns' key player, was fouled by a Mavericks player during the game, causing him to leave the game with an injury. The game caused an uproar, with fans extremely unhappy with the Mavericks' foul behavior, believing that they lacked sportsmanship. At the same time, there have been criticisms that the Suns rely too much on outside shooting in the game and lack tactical diversity.
The above is an inventory of the five major controversial events in the NBA this century! These events not only brought passion and fun to fans, but also gave everyone a deeper understanding of the rules of the NBA and the quality of players. Of course, controversy is inevitable, and we must also keep a normal heart to look at it!