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LogGrad98 said:
That's a weird perspective to take. But I guess if you don't really understand the game, it makes sense.
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Don't get me wrong – I hate all the things in the video (as I've said before).

Just pointing out that those types of calls have benefited the Jazz as well this season, and you never hear any complaints in game threads when that happens. One of Keyonte's new weapons is the exact thing the video talks about: lowering your shoulder and just ramming into the defender's chest. Impossible to defend.

Keyonte still doesn't have any real wiggle in his ballhandling, so this type of officiating has been a godsend for him. His offensive leap is real, but the refs are helping him too. Same goes for Lauri – another "straight to the hoop" steamroller.
 
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The straight line drive stuff pisses me off the most. The NBA even made it a point of emphasis to ensure that it's a foul on the defender. I don't like the traveling, carrying, moving screens etc....but at least the goal of those things is to score a basket. Like if you were in an empty gym with no refs, you may travel to score easier but you would not run straight into the chest of a defender. Running into the defender on purpose is not trying to put the ball in the hoop, but it's become the most effective way to drive.
 
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Handlogten's Heros said:
Collier does it but the defender just goes flying because he's a brick and he gets a layup lol.

The impressive thing with Key is he does it and still gets a good shot off so even if he doesn't get the call its not a bad deal.
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I seriously think this point of emphasis made by the NBA is game changing. Every player should readjust the way they attack the basket and play offense because it’s too effective. So many guys like Key and Deni have already skyrocketed their FTr and many more are sure to follow.
 
KqWIN said:
I seriously think this point of emphasis made by the NBA is game changing. Every player should readjust the way they attack the basket and play offense because it’s too effective. So many guys like Key and Deni have already skyrocketed their FTr and many more are sure to follow.
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In general the issue with the league rules is they all became attorneys and litigate the game as such. There needs to be more "spirit of the law" type interpretations. I think I am more okay with this than the enormous amount of runway players get with zero step and gather but in general there are just not a lot of things defenses can do if rules are interpreted this way.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
In general the issue with the league rules is they all became attorneys and litigate the game as such. There needs to be more "spirit of the law" type interpretations. I think I am more okay with this than the enormous amount of runway players get with zero step and gather but in general there are just not a lot of things defenses can do if rules are interpreted this way.
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To me this is much worse. At least illegal screens, traveling, push offs etc are there for the purpose of putting the ball in the basket. It feels cheap and I would prefer if the allowed less, but at least the offensive player is trying to score and the defender is trying to defend.

Running into the defender really only exists to get the call. I hate when there are a lot of whistles and I especially hate when offensive players have moves to get to the line and not to score. Defenses now have to try to run away from the offensive players. WB was clearly trying to get out of the way of Deni, but Deni is too good at targeting the defender. That’s what the game will turn into.
 
KqWIN said:
I seriously think this point of emphasis made by the NBA is game changing. Every player should readjust the way they attack the basket and play offense because it’s too effective. So many guys like Key and Deni have already skyrocketed their FTr and many more are sure to follow.
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Hence the entire video about this I posted in this thread. It's ridiculous.
 
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