The Changing Rules of the NBA: How Players Get Away with Travels and Carries

TLDRNBA players frequently get away with travels and carries, breaking the rules to manipulate the defense and score. The league's looser rules make good players look great and increase scoring. Despite some clean moves, most fans turn a blind eye to rule violations because it adds excitement and marketability to the game.

Key insights

🏀NBA players frequently travel or carry the ball in their moves, breaking the rules.

⛹️‍♂️Looser rules in the NBA allow players to bend and break the rules to manipulate the defense.

🔄The changing rules of the NBA have led to more action, more points, and more marketable players.

🤷‍♂️Players and officials are aware of the rule violations, but the excitement they add to the game outweighs strict enforcement.

🔥Despite rule violations, some players still showcase impressive footwork and ball handling skills within the confines of the rules.

Q&A

Do NBA players purposely break the rules?

Yes, NBA players often break the rules by traveling or carrying the ball to manipulate the defense and score.

Why do officials allow these rule violations?

Looser rules and allowing some rule violations adds excitement and marketability to the game.

Are there any clean moves in the NBA without rule violations?

Yes, some players showcase impressive footwork and ball handling skills within the confines of the rules.

Do fans care about rule violations?

Most fans turn a blind eye to rule violations because they enjoy the excitement it adds to the game.

How have the changing rules impacted the NBA?

The changing rules have led to more action, more points, and increased marketability of players.

Timestamped Summary

00:10NBA players frequently break the rules by traveling or carrying the ball in their moves.

03:21Looser rules in the NBA allow players to bend and break the rules to manipulate the defense.

05:57The changing rules of the NBA have led to more action, more points, and more marketable players.

09:32Players and officials are aware of the rule violations, but the excitement they add to the game outweighs strict enforcement.

11:36Some players still showcase impressive footwork and ball handling skills within the confines of the rules.