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Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve really wanted refs to know she thinks Nneka Ogwumike is the ‘biggest flopper in the league’

Ogwumike disagreed.

Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve called Nneka Ogwumike, the WNBA’s MVP, the “biggest flopper in the league” at least four times while mic’d up on ESPN2 during Game 2 of the Finals. Ogwumike, who also wore a microphone, was sad to hear that and her disappointed reaction was heard in what felt like a comedy sketch.

Ogwumike doesn’t think she’s a flopper, but in case you still aren’t sure what Reeve’s opinion is:

Only good things can happen when everyone is wearing a mic all the time. Take note, other sports.

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