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Originally Posted by btaylor64
Nevada, I don't see how this is not considered "a level playing field" for both sides. I agree that I like to see hard defense and that is why HS and college still have the 5-second closely guarded count, but there is no way that you can tell me that the handcheck guidelines in the NBA are not the purest form of basketball and how the game was supposed to be played.
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I cannot speak for what is pure as it relates to how the game was. “No defense” seemed to be part of playing the pure game if you ask me.
The NBA calls more hand checks than any other level. They do not allow the defender to put their hands on the ball handler on the perimeter pretty much at all. This is one thing that is pretty much "automatic" in their trainings. They allow more contact in the post and allow the defender to put an arm bar up in some cases.
Peace