NBA Will Officially Implement New Rules To Reduce Moves Used To Draw Fouls
It's no secret that today's NBA is vastly different than what it was years ago. Nowadays, shooting from the perimeter has become an essential part of the game, and even the bigs (who traditionally play under the rim) have integrated it into their game.
Another big change is the level of contact allowed in the sport today. Decades ago, teams had more room to play up-close and personal on defense. The current rules of the game have changed that in a major way, to the point where players are bending and manipulating the rules to get free trips to the line.
of course, that's set to change upon the start of the new season.
According to Shams Charania, the NBA has set in motion its plan to reduce these non-basketball moves and increase the difficulty by which offensive players draw fouls on their defenders.
It's great news for many fans, who aren't necessarily supportive of the way players like James Harden and Trae Young force the whistle.
In a series of follow-up Tweets, Shams went into a little more depth on how, specifically, the league plans to adjust the game.
The idea behind these changes is to discourage players from using the officials to score and increase the fan experience overall.
Obviously, it's bad news for players, who lose a very handy and powerful advantage.
Nonetheless, it's a step in the right direction for the NBA, and sets up some very interesting questions for next season.
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