Kevin Garnett Slams European Players’ On-Court Habits

On flopping and arguing with refs

On his podcast, Kevin Garnett let loose about the way some international players behave on the court. He argued that flopping and constant complaints to officials have become much more common, and said that style wasn’t part of the game when he was playing. Garnett made it clear he doesn’t like how frequently players turn to theatrics instead of letting the game flow.

Does starting pro earlier change the product?

Garnett also weighed in on younger players turning pro sooner. His take: just because someone starts their pro career earlier doesn’t automatically make today’s basketball better. He shrugged off the idea that youth alone equals a superior product, suggesting that changes in style don’t always mean improvement.

Whether you agree or not, his remarks have reignited a familiar debate about how the international influence has changed the NBA — both the style of play and how players handle contact on the court.