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LGP is irrelevant if it is the ball carrier who initiates the contact via push-off, straight-arm, or in this case, lowering his shoulder and ramming into the defender.
You must remember that the defender has a right to run ANYWHERE on the court (including in front of a running dribbler), so long as he does not illegally contact an opposing player in the process.
Explanation to coach:
"Coach, he pushed off/gave him a shoulder-butt/straight-armed. Too bad, too - I was ready to call a block."
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CLERK: Hold on, the law requires a five-day waiting period; we've got run a background check...
HOMER: Five days???? But I'm mad NOW!!
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