NBA approves Hack a Shaq Rule Changes

[Red Rooster]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/242823/NBA-Approves-Change-To-Hack-A-Shaq-Rule


Rules Changes Relating to Deliberate Away-From-The-Play Foul Rules

• The current rule for away-from-the-play fouls applicable to the last two minutes of the fourth period (and last two minutes of any overtime) – pursuant to which the fouled team is awarded one free throw and retains possession of the ball – will be extended to the last two minutes of each period.

• For inbounds situations, a defensive foul at any point during the game that occurs before the ball is released by the inbounder (including a “legitimate” or “natural” basketball action such as a defender fighting through a screen) will be administered in the same fashion as an away-from-the-play foul committed during the last two minutes of any period (i.e., one free throw and possession of the ball).

• The flagrant foul rules will be used to protect against any dangerous or excessively hard deliberate fouls. In particular, it will presumptively be considered a flagrant foul if a player jumps on an opponent’s back to commit a deliberate foul. Previously, these type of fouls were subject to being called flagrant but were not automatic.

 

[BonesJones]

That 2nd one will be the noticeable. A foul on an inbounds results in a technical free throw.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

Good

 

[HailBlazers]

Good

Word. Not overdone.

 

[Boob-No-More]

Want to improve the quality and viewability of your product? Also, make it mandatory that anyone who shoots less than 60% from the FT line has to attend a required 2 week FT shooting camp during the off season. I mean for fuck's sake, is it really that unreasonable to expect someone who makes $20 million a year to be able to make more than half their unguarded shots from 15 feet from the basket.

Yes, it's boring as fuck to watch DeAndre Jordan miss FTs. In addition to offering him further protection from his own weakness, why not try to get him the help he needs to improve his game and become less of a liability to his team and less painful to watch for the fans?

I actually like the changes, but it still leaves the door open to intentionally foul poor FT shooters are certain times of the game. It's a band-aid. Improved FT shooting is the cure.

BNM

 

[Mediocre Man]

Want to improve the quality and viewability of your product? Also, make it mandatory that anyone who shoots less than 60% from the FT line has to attend a required 2 week FT shooting camp during the off season. I mean for fuck's sake, is it really that unreasonable to expect someone who makes $20 million a year to be able to make more than half their unguarded shots from 15 feet from the basket.

Yes, it's boring as fuck to watch DeAndre Jordan miss FTs. In addition to offering him further protection from his own weakness, why not try to get him the help he needs to improve his game and become less of a liability to his team and less painful to watch for the fans?

I actually like the changes, but it still leaves the door open to intentionally foul poor FT shooters are certain times of the game. It's a band-aid. Improved FT shooting is the cure.

BNM

Yep. Make your fucking free throws

 

[PDXFonz]

But no mention of nut kicking changes? I assume this will still be allowed for certain players?

 

[Mediocre Man]

Maybe the NBA should think this through differently. If you shoot below 60% from FT, and are intentionally fouled, then miss the 1st FT, the other team gets the ball.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Maybe the NBA should think this through differently. If you shoot below 60% from FT, and are intentionally fouled, then miss the 1st FT, the other team gets the ball.

I wouldn't mind the return of the 1-and-1 in general for everyone.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/242823/NBA-Approves-Change-To-Hack-A-Shaq-Rule


Rules Changes Relating to Deliberate Away-From-The-Play Foul Rules

• The current rule for away-from-the-play fouls applicable to the last two minutes of the fourth period (and last two minutes of any overtime) – pursuant to which the fouled team is awarded one free throw and retains possession of the ball – will be extended to the last two minutes of each period.

• For inbounds situations, a defensive foul at any point during the game that occurs before the ball is released by the inbounder (including a “legitimate” or “natural” basketball action such as a defender fighting through a screen) will be administered in the same fashion as an away-from-the-play foul committed during the last two minutes of any period (i.e., one free throw and possession of the ball).

• The flagrant foul rules will be used to protect against any dangerous or excessively hard deliberate fouls. In particular, it will presumptively be considered a flagrant foul if a player jumps on an opponent’s back to commit a deliberate foul. Previously, these type of fouls were subject to being called flagrant but were not automatic.

Great, more things the refs get to fuck up.

 

[Sinobas]

Well...this isn't too bad for us actually since we have a lot of crappy FT shooters.

 

[ripcityboy]

Well...this isn't too bad for us actually since we have a lot of crappy FT shooters.

Plumlee looks like he's chucking for beer pong when he shoots from the line.

 

[PDXFonz]

Maybe the NBA should think this through differently. If you shoot below 60% from FT, and are intentionally fouled, then miss the 1st FT, the other team gets the ball.

Seems counter productive to the direction they want to go.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

But no mention of nut kicking changes? I assume this will still be allowed for certain players?

I really hope Draymond gets it bad this year from crowds. I also REALLY hope the rim mics pick up on players saying "DONT KICK ME BRO" every time he attacks the basket lol

 

[PDXFonz]

I really hope Draymond gets it bad this year from crowds. I also REALLY hope the rim mics pick up on players saying "DONT KICK ME BRO" every time he attacks the basket lol

"Guard your nuts, Draymonds driving the lane"

 

[Mediocre Man]

Seems counter productive to the direction they want to go.

Its actually perfect. Would force guys like Drummond and Jordan to make FT's or have their coach sit them. No value, no money. Better FT shooting = less hacks

 

[PDXFonz]

Its actually perfect. Would force guys like Drummond and Jordan to make FT's or have their coach sit them. No value, no money. Better FT shooting = less hacks

Exactly, that's what they are trying to get away from. You're talking about taking away an extra free throw opportunity from these guys.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Exactly, that's what they are trying to get away from. You're talking about taking away an extra free throw opportunity from these guys.

My way improves the game

 

[fumanchu]

The second rule change I like, because there is often a lot of grabbing and holding on in-bound plays.

However, I don't think there should be any hack-a-player rules in general. If a guy can't hit a free throw, well then you're stuck paying the price for having him on the court. It adds some strategy to the game that a coach can take advantage of. It never bothers me to see it, it's enjoyable watching guys like Deandre Jordan shitting themselves when they step up to the line for some big free throws.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

My way improves the game

Reducing the incentive for teams to intentionally foul while allowing teams to have their best players on the floor is what improves the game.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Reducing the incentive for teams to intentionally foul while allowing teams to have their best players on the floor is what improves the game.

And my plan does that

 

[PtldPlatypus]

And my plan does that

No. Your plan causes teams to take some of their best players off the floor if those players are poor free throw shooters, and gives the opposing team even greater incentive to foul those poor shooters.

Your "plan" presupposes that those poor free throw shooters simply need a greater incentive in order to improve that one skill, and that the game as a whole will be better for it. I would rather those players use that time to improve the skills to which their natural talent predisposes them, thereby increasing their ability to perform during non-free-throw portions of the game.

 

[MARIS61]

This gives the refs total control of the outcome of any game. The ability to shut down any rally by a pressing defense. Absurd.

It's as if the DNC is running the league now.

If they simply called every foul committed by every player with no favoritism none of these clumsy oafs who can't shoot for shit would even be in the game at crunch time because they would have fouled out long before that.

 

[MARIS61]

No. Your plan causes teams to take some of their best players off the floor if those players are poor free throw shooters, and gives the opposing team even greater incentive to foul those poor shooters.

I'm sorry but if any of your "best players" can't hit a FREE THROW 2 out of 3 times, you have no realistic chance of competing in this league. Your team is pathetic. Get some talent, or at least teach them and require that they practice.

A free throw is the only time when a player is not actually competing against other NBA players.

You can take your time, shoot any way you want, nobody will get in the way, may as well be third graders there on the court with you.

If teams are deliberately sending you to the line and it's costing your team games you need to man up, improve, or GTFO of the NBA because you are soiling a product that I otherwise enjoy watching.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I'm sorry but if any of your "best players" can't hit a FREE THROW 2 out of 3 times, you have no realistic chance of competing in this league. Your team is pathetic. Get some talent, or at least teach them and require that they practice.

A free throw is the only time when a player is not actually competing against other NBA players.

You can take your time, shoot any way you want, nobody will get in the way, may as well be third graders there on the court with you.

If teams are deliberately sending you to the line and it's costing your team games you need to man up, improve, or GTFO of the NBA because you are soiling a product that I otherwise enjoy watching.

You know, there are competitions where you can watch people shoot hundreds of free throws.

I prefer to watch actual basketball.

 

[SIeepwalker]

I'm sorry but if any of your "best players" can't hit a FREE THROW 2 out of 3 times, you have no realistic chance of competing in this league. Your team is pathetic. Get some talent, or at least teach them and require that they practice.

A free throw is the only time when a player is not actually competing against other NBA players.

You can take your time, shoot any way you want, nobody will get in the way, may as well be third graders there on the court with you.

If teams are deliberately sending you to the line and it's costing your team games you need to man up, improve, or GTFO of the NBA because you are soiling a product that I otherwise enjoy watching.

Shaq was such a bad player amirite

 

[andalusian]

No. Your plan causes teams to take some of their best players off the floor if those players are poor free throw shooters, and gives the opposing team even greater incentive to foul those poor shooters.

As long as FT is part of the game and you can not keep these guys on the court, are they really your best players?

The rule changes for lack of a better word reward incompetence.

 

[blue32]

Hmmm... if they wanted to make the game more entertaining then they could just drop about 1 hour worth of commercials.........

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Want to improve the quality and viewability of your product? Also, make it mandatory that anyone who shoots less than 60% from the FT line has to attend a required 2 week FT shooting camp during the off season. I mean for fuck's sake, is it really that unreasonable to expect someone who makes $20 million a year to be able to make more than half their unguarded shots from 15 feet from the basket.

Yes, it's boring as fuck to watch DeAndre Jordan miss FTs. In addition to offering him further protection from his own weakness, why not try to get him the help he needs to improve his game and become less of a liability to his team and less painful to watch for the fans?

I actually like the changes, but it still leaves the door open to intentionally foul poor FT shooters are certain times of the game. It's a band-aid. Improved FT shooting is the cure.

BNM

I agree! I don't think there should be any rule against fouling poor FT shooters. Make coaches remove these players from the game, which will lessen their value to a team, which will probably hurt their future contracts, which will hopefully encourage these players to work on their FT shooting. Should they remove the 3 point shot because some players cant make those either?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

As long as FT is part of the game and you can not keep these guys on the court, are they really your best players?

The rule changes for lack of a better word reward incompetence.

The existing rules reward intentional rules violations. Whenever the penalty for a rules violation ceases to be a deterrent, the reasonable response is to adjust the penalty accordingly.