Three point shot from knees

[Adam]

Originally Posted by just another ref

I agree that in this video the foot on the floor does seem to be a part of this unique shooting motion, rather than an attempt to stand. But the other 99% of the time putting a foot on the floor is a logical first step in the process of standing up. So, if a player is on the floor, on his knees or any other body part, if he puts a foot on the floor I don't see how anybody could complain if traveling is called, regardless of what the player thought his intentions were.

Fair enough, but I would prefer to wait until he actually stands.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Fair enough, but I would prefer to wait until he actually stands.

I just reread this rule and did not realize this is how it was worded.

......while on the floor........may not attempt to get up or stand.

So getting up and standing are two different things, then?

All the more reason this guy better not put that foot on the floor.

[Judtech]

I guess my initial reaction took a different tack. In watching the video, my initial judgement was that the player went to the floor for a loose ball. As he secured the ball his momentum caused him to slide and when he came to rest, his knee was in the "Upright and locked position"
As for the over and back, sort of hard to tell with the really cool logo at center court.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Fair enough, but I would prefer to wait until he actually stands.

Do you wait for a fouled player to take a shot before determining they were in the act of shooting? Or are they not shooting if they never actually make it to the "shot"?

An attempt doesn't need to be successful or complete to be an attempt.