Yep. Like I said, it is just part of the game now. Kids probably practice it too just like they would pump fakes, pivots, and crossovers.
It's upped the scoring average; maybe it's worth allowing, but then also allowing hand checking and eliminating the ripthru.
I will say that the nba needs to do a better job of picking their side and sticking to it. It seems like there are regular season rules and then playoff rules. As soon as the playoffs start, all of a sudden, handchecks are allowed. I think that is one of the reasons why veteran teams do so much better in post season play. They know that they can get away with more on the defensive end from past experience and therefore thrive. Inexperienced teams don't realize it until the series is over. But then make the jump next time they hit the post season.
Interesting stat: League average PPG this season was 102.7; that's the highest since 1992-93. We were 6th in the league in scoring this season; the Drexler teams of the early 90's were traditionally 4th in the league.
How many ppg did the Dantoni Suns average. That was considered a spectacle at the time, but it seems like there are a handful of teams now that probably average around the same (again, I haven't looked at the stats. Just spit balling).
They averaged around 110 per game, which would be good for 3rd this season, right behind OKC and GSW. This year is interesting because 110+ is still spectacle, but there's seven teams in the 104-106 range. This year there were nine teams with 104+ PPG, last season only five.
Thanks for the breakdown. The prevalence of the 3 certainly has a big effect on the ballooning numbers.
Another difference between 2016 and 1993: Average FTA in 2016 was 1916 per team. In 1993, it was 2273. The three replaced a bunch of free throws, which you have to agree is more exciting! Total FGA is actually pretty comparable: 1993 - 7048 per season, 2016 - 6935 per season, a little more than one per game less, but honestly that's not much.
In my head I'm picturing 5 James Hardens playing against 5 James Hardens. I have never laughed and vomited at the same time until now.
This what passes off as screens according to the Golden Boys Whorriors and the NBFixed: Maybe i'm crazy to get so worked up about this, but if it's so perfectly legal then why doesn't EVERY team in the league do this move in crunch time?? I want to see what will happen if Andre Drummond will approach Lebron James while he's guarding Jackson in crunch time, use his hands to shove him out of the way so that Jackson will get a nice look at a 3 or an easy layup. Anyone here has a shred of a doubt about Lebron getting his whistle right away?
Dude. Bring back hand checking! If we can't get get any calls for Ezeli pushing CJ into the popcorn machine, you still might be able to screw with Curry's looks.
Here are his stats from 2014. Pretty mediocre compared to his NBA stats. I remember him looking like total ass in the... preseason?..... games. Dame looked better.
As a ref who sees literally thousands of screens every year, there's absolutely nothing wrong with either of those screens.
I'd honestly love to hear why they're okay (especially the top one). I see Green moving, holding, etc., but I'm not a ref just someone used to the old school pick.
I don't see how those plays are legal man. In the first one Green is approaching Aminu from behind while he can't see him coming and grabs his arm while using his legs to push Aminu off Curry. In the second one he is literally moving while blocking Aminu's body. If these were in the 90's then i would shut my mouth, but in today's rules? that is flat out unfair and the inconsistency in calling these type of things is really hurting the game at the moment.
If you all have been watching the NBA for less than 10 years, you get a pass; otherwise what do you expect? This isn't a fair sporting competition; it's entertainment! It's the NBA! To be clear, I don't like it; I just accept it for what it is. I can't change it, so I don't let it bother me anymore.
