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Old Fri Oct 01, 2010, 03:19pm
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Originally Posted by constable View Post
FIBA is mimicking the NBA. The past few years have seen a huge swing towards NBA rules... 8 second backcourt, 24 second shot clock and now similar resets,clear path fouls etc.

Eventually I'm sure we will probably see 6 personal fouls and 6 steps for travelling violations.
Interesting enough, the NBA Developmental League is experimenting with the FIBA rule allowing the ball to be played if it's on the rim.

I personally hate the rule and I don't see it going any further than the experimental stage for the NBA, but it'll be interesting to see.
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