Almost everyone was ecstatic about the NBA’s rules changes. Nobody is interested in watching a player draw unnecessary or “cheap” fouls and make 15-20 free throws a game. James Harden has faced major criticism for this. He often drops 20+ points on free throws but makes just two field goals. However, the final rule changes will be implemented at the start of the next NBA season and the referees will be accordingly trained for the same.

Known as “non-basketball” moves, the NBA investigated three main overt actions that players use to initiate contact with their defenders. These motions are now deemed illegal and offensive fouls or no calls,

When a shooter launches or leans into a defender at an abnormal angleWhen a shooter kicks his leg (up or to the side) at an abnormal angleWhen an offensive player abruptly veers off his path (sideways or backwards) into a defender

So when crafty players lean in or jump into defenders for their shots, the NBA’s new rules dictate that it should be called an offensive foul. Moreover, if the player leans backwards or sideways to initiate contact, it will likely be a no-call.

Are Trae, Harden or Luka in trouble after the NBA’s new rules?

During the New York Knicks-Atlanta Hawks first-round NBA playoff series, Young did his usual foul baiting and it naturally caused the fans in the arena to curse him. It reached a point where the mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, called out Young for his unnatural game during a press conference.

Steve Nash, head coach of the Brooklyn Nets and a two-time NBA MVP, said Trae’s style of play “is not basketball.” Arguably, though, his own player James Harden is far worse than Trae Young.

James Harden, Luka Doncic and Trae Young will certainly have to upgrade their game due to the new NBA rules. They can certainly no longer bait defenders and draw fouls like they love to do and you can either see a new version of these players or watch their free throw numbers drop significantly.

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