Re: new rules

[bocelts@scsn.net (R. Bentz Kirby)]

Karen J Davies wrote:
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> The NBA has had a no charge zone for some time defined loosely as
> under the
> basket, this has been expanded for next season to be a 1.2m semi
> circle
> under the hoop.  In the past a charge would not be awarded to a
> defensive
> player if he was in position under the hoop.  The only purpose of this
> is to
> allow people like Kemp and co. to dunk the ball with a bit less fear
> of
> getting  a charge call. The NBA would not like to see Kemp having to
> do
> finger rolls because somebody is camped in the lane.  Like it or not,
> this
> is what pro basketball has become...

And this is my point exactly, that Pro Basketball is in line to become
the next wrestling show.  Hell, they might even let each team start
carrying a "bad" guy who will trip players on the fast break while
sitting on the bench.  Meanwhile the coach will distract the refs and
the refs will act like they didn't see anything.  Rodman will be able to
play till he is about 60 doing this.  Think of the ads they can do.

Oh, well, my point is the integrity of the game begins with enforcing
the rules and enforcing the rules would bring that back.  Otherwise, the
NBA is going to die.  I think it is already losing its fan base.  This
will show when Michael retires.

Peace,
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