Random
Years ago
In the NBA top ten from the 24th of April, in the number 8 play, does Lebron take like four steps before the dunk or is there a really quick dribble before the last two? It looks different each time I see it, especially cause you wanna give the refs the benefit of the doubt.
Moses Guthrie
Years ago
If it's the one I remember, even the commentators said three. I'd go for three.
Melvin Corpuscle
Years ago
There are different rules for travel in NBA. It's not 2 steps, it's a "two count", so there is actually no limit on number of steps before the shot.
bolks
Years ago
That's just stupid. I reckon pretty much all of the rules of basketball should be universal. Left them keep the jump ball.
Melvin Corpuscle
Years ago
Well, the NBA is more about entertainment than pure basketball, so these rules are there to encourage more spectacular play (focus on the rim rather than what your feet are doing). Hence also things like banning zone defences, extended 3-pt line, 3sec defence rule ...
Getting away from the basics may be a partial explanation for the US failing at world champs etc, but NBA pays the bills, so doubt they would tighten things any time soon.
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