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Originally Posted by so cal lurker
Coaches and players are often confused, perhaps in part b/c this is a violation in the NBA, which only permits a player to rebound his own shot if it touches the rim.
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Incorrect. A player can retrieve the ball if it hits the backboard or rim.
NBA Casebook 2010-2011
9. Player A1 passes the ball and it hits his backboard. May Player A1 be the first to touch the ball?
Yes. A player may be the first to touch his own pass if the ball touches
his basket ring, backboard or another player.
RULE 10 - SECTION XIII - g