Paul George is easily one the best players in the NBA when he is at the top his game. The Los Angeles Clippers have been thriving with him in their lineup and as the playfs approach, it’s clear the team is a contender to win it all. Having said that, players like George are able to get away with a lot. When you’re a star, the ficials give you the benefit the doubt, especially if you’ve been kind to the referees over the years. On Monday night, that’s exactly what happened to George as he got away with an absolutely egregious non-call.

In the clip below, George can be seen with a ton space in front him. When he gets the ball, he takes an obscene amount steps before going with a dunk. If you watch closely, it’s clear he took way more steps than you’re allowed to. Regardless, the referee let it slide and George went on his way. 

Traveling is rarely called in the NBA these days so this latest non-call shouldn’t come as too much a surprise. Despite this, when a player takes over five steps on their way to the basket, they need to be held accountable in some way.

Some you in the comments may try to argue that this was a “gather step” and that he still has plenty more steps he could have taken. While “gather steps” do exist, there is no denying the egregiousness this particular play.