Reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA MVP, has been labelled as "foul baiting" by some as a form of offensive mastery or a slow leak draining the joy out of basketball. This comes as the Lakers face the Thunder in a crucial game against the Thunder, who are the reigning champions and have the best record in basketball. Despite this, Lakers head coach J.J. Redick believes foul-baiting is a skill that can make it a difference maker for nearly every 30-point scorer in the history of the NBA. The controversy surrounding foul baiting is also growing as a trend in the NBA, with players like SGA, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves leading the league's free throw attempts. The issue of foul-biting is not just a foul, but the consistency and accuracy of refereeing decisions is also being questioned.