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Originally posted by mplagrow
I'm usually in agreement with you on your opinions and philosophies, JRut, but I've gotta beg to differ on this one. IMHO, high school and college ball is a 'purer' form of basketball than the NBA. I don't think that the arc under the basket helps the integrity of the game. I also don't think that the way physical play is allowed in the NBA is in the true spirit of the game. I think NBA rules are set up to make the product more marketable, not to improve the quality of the game.
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If you ever sit down and read the NF Handbook, you will find many rules that were in place that do not resemble todayÂ’s game. That has nothing to do with the NBA that has to do with game evolving over time. The NBA rules are for men that are at the top of their game. The rules are not for kids just starting to play or learn the game. All pro leagues have things in the rules that make the game easier to watch. That even includes the NCAA and NF rules. As it relates to physical play, all levels are becoming more physical. More teams are playing defense than they did even in the 80s.
Peace