Out of bounds: Why basketball players believe they weren’t last to touch ball

Re:Out of bounds: Why basketball players believe they weren’... by Tempest1981 on Saturday November 30, 2019 @01:42PM (#21671474)

One of the sportscasters jokingly calls for "an immediate $5000 fine" for floppers. And more recently, a $5000 fine if more than 1 player simultaneously does the finger-twirl gesture for instant replay. I would add, any player who yells "and 1" after every layup.

I hate to see players like Harden praised for "knowing how to get to the line". That shouldn't be a rewardable skill.

Edit: The NBA implemented a fine in 2013, but it is very rarely enforced.

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Re:Out of bounds: Why basketball players believe they weren’... by clairity on Saturday November 30, 2019 @05:54PM (#21672593)

ha, i remember that, it was jeff van gundy who said it. he's a contrarian like that.

i agree about harden. he's an amazing player, but i'm turned off by his foul-baiting tactics.

pat beverly was fined for flopping recently: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2864007-clippers-patrick...

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