“Giannis will score +70 points per game” – NBA’s proposed rule change has Redditors worried about league’s future

The NBA charge rule change has always been a hot topic among players, coaches, and fans, but it has become even more heated after two of the league’s brightest stars were injured on similar plays in their playoff openers. The charge rule states that “If an offensive player causes contact with a defensive player who has established a legal position, an offensive foul shall be called and no points may be scored.” However, the rule does not clearly define when a defender has to be set in order to draw a charge, leaving room for interpretation and inconsistency.

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies both left their respective Game 1s after crashing into defenders who tried to draw charges by sliding into their paths at the last second. Antetokounmpo suffered a lower back contusion and Morant sprained his right hand, putting their teams in a tough spot in their series.

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti also weighed in on the debate and questioned the idea of banning charges in the NBA during a chat with reporters Friday. “How many more limitations are we going to place on the defense? Just a real question for the league: what kind of game do you want to have?.. Hopefully, we can find ways to help the defense be a part of basketball too.”

Presti defended the charge as a legitimate defensive tactic that requires skill, timing, and sacrifice. They also argue that offensive players already have too many advantages in today’s game and that taking away the charge would make it even harder for defenders to stop them.

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NBA Reddit weighs on the NBA charge rule change debate

Some argue that the charge rule is unfair to offensive players who are trying to make basketball plays, while rewarding defenders who are not playing defense but rather getting in the way and falling down. They also point out that the charge rule creates dangerous situations for both parties involved, as seen in the cases of Antetokounmpo and Morant.

However, others argue that removing the charge from the game would exacerbate the existing advantage that offensive players have over defenders. They argue that defenders are already at a disadvantage in today’s game, and eliminating the charge would make it even more difficult for them to defend offensive players.

The debate over the charge rule is unlikely to be resolved anytime soon, as both sides have valid arguments and concerns. However, one thing is clear: no one wants to see star players get hurt on plays that could have been avoided or prevented. The NBA should at least consider revising or clarifying its charge rule to ensure player safety and fairness in the game.

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