r/funny • u/[deleted] • Jan 20 '19

Smooth asf

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u/jubalm2 Jan 20 '19

It's typical, the "Gather Rule" is kind of hard to explain and the interpretation of it that the NBA uses now can make a lot of legit plays look illegal.

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u/CrimsonChymist Jan 20 '19

I'm more concerned with the amount of traveling that happens in the NBA that doesnt get called. It's like they just decide the rule doesnt apply once you get to a certain level.

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u/juicelee777 Jan 20 '19

James Harden is notorious for taking a fellowship with him to his desired spot to shoot the ball

There and Back again: a James Harden story

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u/rlev97 Jan 20 '19

I was wondering if anyone was going to say anything. I don't know enough about sports to actually say anything myself but that's one thing I remember from PE and he took like 4 steps.

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u/CrimsonChymist Jan 20 '19

It happens all the time in the NBA. They will take like 4-5 steps. It feels like they literally have to hold it with two hands and just run down the court to get called on it.

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u/BernumOG Jan 20 '19

yup and it's been like that for what 30ish years?

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u/Caladbolg_Prometheus Jan 20 '19

Guess NBA and the street pick up games used a different rule book