LeBron James has been dominating the NBA for 23 seasons, but according to his head coach, JJ Redick, the four-time MVP still isn't getting the calls he deserves.

Following a tough 2-0 series deficit against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals, Redick didn't hold back in calling out the officiating—specifically when it comes to how LeBron is being treated by the referees.

"He gets clobbered on that one with Jaylin Williams... LeBron has the worst whistle of any star player I've ever seen," Redick said after Game 2. "I've been with him two years now. The smaller guys—because they can be theatrical—they typically draw more fouls. Bigger players that are built like LeBron, it's hard for them."

It's a frustration that has simmered for years. LeBron has always relied on his unmatched physicality, bulldozing his way to the rim and overpowering defenders. That's been his signature move since day one. But ironically, that same strength often works against him when it comes to drawing fouls. Because he's one of the strongest players in NBA history, referees sometimes hesitate to blow the whistle, assuming contact is just part of the game for him.

The Lakers have been outmatched by a young, explosive Thunder squad, but Redick believes the series could look different if LeBron got the same treatment as other stars. "He deserves more calls," Redick emphasized, and it seems the King himself is thinking the same thing.

For Lakers fans—and any basketball fan who appreciates greatness—this raises a bigger question: Should star power and physical build affect how fouls are called? In a league built on parity and protection of its stars, Redick's comments strike at the heart of a long-debated issue.