Malcolm wrote:Why not:

Give the fouled team the option of free throws or ball possession.

That works, doesn't it (?)

It doesn't disrupt history of the game, since:

(1) it's only applicable when teams are over the foul limit
(2) it has same effect as fouls before the foul limit

Any reason this isn't the answer (?)

Critics would argue it takes away from the genuine strategy of the game when a (what's relatively rare) very poor free throw shooter isn't in the equation.

Teams down multiple possessions with little time left would effectively be out of the game.

If you're up 7 points with just a minute left, the game is over most of the time, but there is a chance for missed free throws and a comeback.

I'll give you a for instance.

Game 6 of the 2013 Finals. Spurs were up 4 with 28 seconds left and James turned the ball over to Ginobli who was fouled immediately and famously went 1-2 at the line.

With your rules, Spurs could have run the clock down to 4 seconds with a 4 point lead and the Heat would have no option other than to try to steal the ball. A foul just resets the shot clock.

And if they inadvertently foul trying to steal the ball with with less than 24 seconds left, game over.

Same game.

James hit a 3 with 20 seconds left, cutting lead to 2. But under your rule, game over, unless they can steal the ball. Not Leonard famously going 1-2 at the line, giving Allen the chance to tie.

franco12 wrote:

markvmc wrote:Hit your damn free throws.

I agree, and I don't think this is a problem with the game. Anytime I watch teams intentionally foul, it usually doesn't work out for them.

There is no excuse for DeAndre Jordan to not learn how to shoot FTs. If he has to try underhand, do it.

The idea that the Jordan's and shaq's of the nba don't try hard enough to hit FTs is ludicrous. Shaq's efforts to improve are well documented.

They are points. Why wouldn't any player want to add to his scoring totals??

Ever see Charles Barkley swing a golf club. Sometimes it is just mental and practice won't solve it.

There is a reason it's usually 7 footers.

Knickoftime wrote:

Malcolm wrote:Why not:

Give the fouled team the option of free throws or ball possession.

That works, doesn't it (?)

It doesn't disrupt history of the game, since:

(1) it's only applicable when teams are over the foul limit
(2) it has same effect as fouls before the foul limit

Any reason this isn't the answer (?)

Critics would argue it takes away from the genuine strategy of the game when a (what's relatively rare) very poor free throw shooter isn't in the equation.

Teams down multiple possessions with little time left would effectively be out of the game.

If you're up 7 points with just a minute left, the game is over most of the time, but there is a chance for missed free throws and a comeback.

I'll give you a for instance.

Game 6 of the 2013 Finals. Spurs were up 4 with 28 seconds left and James turned the ball over to Ginobli who was fouled immediately and famously went 1-2 at the line.

With your rules, Spurs could have run the clock down to 4 seconds with a 4 point lead and the Heat would have no option other than to try to steal the ball. A foul just resets the shot clock.

And if they inadvertently foul trying to steal the ball with with less than 24 seconds left, game over.

Same game.

James hit a 3 with 20 seconds left, cutting lead to 2. But under your rule, game over, unless they can steal the ball. Not Leonard famously going 1-2 at the line, giving Allen the chance to tie.