[eroe39]

It is legitimate to meet and decide what will and what will not be allowed on a last second shot. This is the best way to prepare. For example, if .1 or .2 is on the clock we would meet and say it has to be a tap. With .3 on the clock a very slight momentary possession can occur and then the ball has to be immediately released such as an alley oop. (different than college) With .7 on the clock it can be a catch and normal dip to shoot. With 1 on the clock it can be a catch and full turn and normal dip to shoot. Now the .7 and 1 are guidelines that we use and are not absolutes. The .1 and .2 and .3 are absolutes. Therefore on the .7 play judgement is still used. I have not seen this play that Bernie wiped off as I was on the golf course, but I heard from friends that it should of been allowed. I also heard that Stu Jackson, NBA operations, studied the play frame by frame to decide how much time went off and the shot should of counted and could of even counted with .6 left but no less. So according to this the play was simply missed and Bernie took the guideline too far and didn't allow for anything else.