NBA Travel

[Gimlet25id]

I'm curious. Does anybody know if travel is defined differently in the NBA then say NCAA/FED?

Seen a replay of James on ESPN tonight where he picks up the ball with his left foot down off a dribble, steps right foot hits, steps, left foot hits (second time) lay-up.

I'm wondering if the NBA rule allows this play. I've seen it several times.

[NM_Ref]

I don't think there is such a call in the NBA

[just another ref]

NBA Travel

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[JRutledge]

I do not know if all the rules are in place, but I can tell you it is called often. I would suggest they just do not nitpick it like people at the lower levels do. In other words, they might let a little step go where a HS official might call what looks funny but is not a travel. It all balances out if you ask me.

Peace

[JLMatthew]

Yes the rule is defined differently. As described the play is legal under NBA rules. The NBA rules allow a two-count when gathering to shoot or when stopping after picking up a dribble.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by JLMatthew

Yes the rule is defined differently. As described the play is legal under NBA rules. The NBA rules allow a two-count when gathering to shoot or when stopping after picking up a dribble.

But it has never really been clear what that means. I'll check and try to get a specific answer for you.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

In other words, they might let a little step go where a HS official might call what looks funny but is not a travel.

They also let a whole bunch of steps go that is a travel everywhere else in the world. I gave up trying to figure out what traveling actually is in the NBA. It's impossible.