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Originally Posted by dave30
Kobe stumbled the other night and took two or three steps and fell down while clutching the ball like an NFL running back.
He wasn't called for travelling and was granted a timeout!
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Falling to the floor with the ball is not illegal in the NBA.
"A player who falls to the floor while holding the ball, or while coming to a stop, may not gain an advantage by sliding."
I won't comment on the number of steps taken during the fall.