Every player is entitled to a spot on the playing court

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Originally Posted by mplagrow

Now what I think you're adding to this is that the shooter is entitled to complete the shooting motion and land. That's a different dynamic. I agree with J-Rut. Everybody has a right to their spot on the court, but LGP gives additional rights.

A shooter is not entitled to "complete the shooting motion and land" if a defender gets to his spot first legally. If what you said was true, then all plays to the basket would be automatic blocking fouls.