Re: Interesting idea

["David Darlington" <davied99@netzero.net>]

I've liked the idea of zone defenses in the NBA for a long time as well.  It
would be nice, but I don't see it happening either.  Isolation play has hurt
the "team" aspect of the game.  Zone Ds would force players to pass more.
I'd also like to see more fast breaks, but I don't know which rules you
would change to make that happen (cut the time allowed in the back court?)
-d




----- Original Message -----
From: "Berry, Mark S" <berrym@BATTELLE.ORG>
To: "Celtic Lists (E-mail)" <celtic_pride@egroups.com>; "Celtic Lists
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Sent: Friday, February 02, 2001 1:05 PM
Subject: Interesting idea


> Anyone else excited at the idea of abolishing the illegal defense rules
and
> allowing NBA teams to play any defense, including a zone? Here's a good
link
> on the subject:
>
>
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/inside_game/magazine/basketball/nba/news/20
> 01/01/30/nba0205/
>
> Anyway, I've been in favor of this for a long time. The game has
> deteriorated to a series of isolation plays, and little else. Granted, if
> you allow zones, it probably gives an advantage to teams with a great
> shot-blocker, but what's wrong with that? Should a team like the Celtics
be
> able to neutralize Dikembe Mutombo simply by stationing Vitaly Potapenko
out
> near the 3-point line, even though Vitaly clearly isn't a threat out
there?
> I don't think so.
>
> I also think zone defenses would spark serious changes in the way offense
is
> played. Shooters again would be at a premium, and passing and player
> movement would be vital. You beat good zone defenses by moving without the
> ball, passing quickly and shooting well. Doesn't that sound more
interesting
> than isolation basketball?
>
> Probably wishful thinking, but I'm all for it. Anyone have any thoughts?
>
> Mark
>
>


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