Grayson Allen received a flagrant foul for a flying knee to the back of Yabusele’s head during a recent NBA game.
Yabusele appeared to be in significant pain following the incident, which was described as an Olympic move by Allen to avoid a foul.
The contact was deemed to meet the criteria for a flagrant foul after a replay review confirmed the nature of the hit.
The foul was classified as a flagrant foul penalty one, resulting in Yabusele being awarded two free throws.
The incident occurred at the BS Footprint Center, where the crowd expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating.
Despite the foul, Grayson Allen displayed good sportsmanship by approaching Yabusele to shake hands after the play.
The game highlighted the ongoing discussions around player safety and the enforcement of rules regarding contact above the shoulders.