Offensive foul/flop/Incidental Contact

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by MechanicGuy

While I agree think this likely needs to be called, I don't believe this defender was merely trying to delay the offensive player. It's possible that he'd been pushed around prior and this was a necessary tactic - but the defender's entire goal on this play was to draw an offensive foul. Much like an offensive player swinging his arms through a defenders arm in a wholly unnatural motion (a la KD or Chris Paul) with the sole goal being another foul on the defense.

Those type of plays are, in my opinion, bad for the game of basketball and we should be hesitant to reward them.

What do you want to happen? He is allowed that spot as he got there in plenty of time. And by rule he gave plenty of time and distance. The offensive player needs to go around or set up before contact.

Peace