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Dude give it up!
You cannot support your premise. Stop trying to defend it...
The provision in the rule is
b. If the opponent with the ball is airborne, the guard must have obtained legal position before the opponent left the floor.
It does not say started the gather, it does not say started act of shooting, it states before left the floor. This is consistent with the fact that anyone is entitled to a spot if they get there first. Once airborne the spot to land has been decided...
The dribbled must be in control and if gathering may still get the step. It is assumed that a player in control can change directions and avoid good defense. Do not penalize good defense because of this philosophical nonsense.
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