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Originally Posted by bainsey
Yup, I agree. I also think that rule needs tweaking.
BNR, so the NBA rule book says "gather" (or that equivalent) as opposed to "shooter leaving the floor" as the block/charge litmus test?
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A defender is late if he doesn't get to the spot before the offensive player has started the upward motion with the ball to shoot or pass. If you get there split second before the offensive player is airborne, then you're too late. At the gather, more often than not, a defender still has a chance to get legal.
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