NBA changes intentional-foul rules

[Pugz]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2651764-nba-announces-changes-to-intentional-foul-rules?target_url=http%3A%2F%2Fble.ac%2F29M2Jdl

 

[buzzy]

Still won't get rid of it completely but I like the back jumping flagrant addition. that was just ridiculous.

 

[BwareDWare94]

While I understand that hack-a-whoever does not make for good basketball, it's definitely a strategic advantage. Dudes need to learn to shoot free throws, plain and simple. 

 

[elcheato]

teams need to learn to play defense

 

[CameronCrazy06]

teams need to learn to play defense

 
Hard to play better defense than the ~0.8 PPP that hack-a-Drummond/Jordan produces

 

[jonathanlambert33]

CC bringing the facts, I like it

 

[elcheato]

Who needs facts when you have a gut

 

[CameronCrazy06]

CC bringing the facts, I like it

Awwwww thanks

 

[RipCity32]

I think this topic really just matters whether or not you have a Drummond on your favorite team or not. Those who don't obviously don't want the rule changed, and those who do clearly want change.
 
I do think it is a cheap strategy though and it also makes for a putrid watch. 
I suppose this is a small step in the right direction, but as buzzy said this isn't going to come anywhere near stopping it. 

 

[CameronCrazy06]

I think this topic really just matters whether or not you have a Drummond on your favorite team or not. Those who don't obviously don't want the rule changed, and those who do clearly want change.
 
I do think it is a cheap strategy though and it also makes for a putrid watch. 
I suppose this is a small step in the right direction, but as buzzy said this isn't going to come anywhere near stopping it. 

 
Definitely matters for every team with a sub-.500 free throw shooter lol

 

[CoachAF]

Well, this seems like a minimalist approach to fixing the problem. I do like the application of an intentional foul on fouls committed when the ball is not in play. That one always flummoxed me.