Stan Van Gundy calls out ‘big-time acting job’ on Chet Holmgren flop

During Game 2 of the NBA second-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, May 7, 2026, Thunder center Chet Holmgren fell dramatically after a post-up move by Lakers big man Deandre Ayton, resulting in an offensive foul call against Ayton. The Lakers challenged the call, and Prime Video analyst Stan Van Gundy openly criticized Holmgren on the broadcast, calling it a 'big-time acting job' and noting that Holmgren was not hit in the area he appeared to react to. The incident has reignited discussions about flopping in the NBA.