Slapping Backboard

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Originally Posted by Snaqwells

You might need to re-read what I wrote. I didn't make a blanket judgment;

I did re-read what you wrote. And this:

If the ball's in the air on the same side as the slap, the defender gets the benefit. If the ball isn't even in the air and the shooter is still on the floor, benefit goes to the offense.

I have a hard time imagining a defender hitting the backboard on accident when the ball isn't even in the air.

reads to me like a blanket judgment based solely on where the ball is, not on the intent of the defender, which is what the rule calls for.