The NBA is growing bigger and bigger every season, with the game constantly evolving to bring in more interested fans into the sport. This year’s mid-season tournament shows how the league is trying to create a more compelling product for fans on the court.
More changes are coming next season regarding the on-court aspect of the game. The Board of Governors have agreed to penalize flopping players with a technical foul while also allowing coaches to get a second challenge if their first challenge is successful in a game.
“Just in: The NBA Board of Governors has approved two new gameplay changes for the 2023-24 season, per sources: – In-game penalty for flops resulting in a technical foul free throw. – A second coach’s challenge is awarded if the first challenge is successful.”
Just in: The NBA Board of Governors has approved two new gameplay changes for the 2023-24 season, per sources:
– In-game penalty for flops resulting in technical foul free throw
– A second coach’s challenge awarded if first challenge is successful
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 11, 2023
This will be a controversial move for many, as this gives referees a lot more control with technicals for flopping. The first time this rule is used to punish a player that didn’t flop will be when all the knives will come out. The changes to the coach’s challenge are objectively positive in terms of the fairness of the game, but could further slow down end-game situations with additional challenges.
Were These Changes Necessary?
The NBA is always trying to make changes to keep the game exciting for fans. These changes don’t necessarily achieve that goal. Punishing flopping is important, but with no set parameters of what constitutes a flop, handing out technical fouls could have a serious impact on the game and players. Technical fouls can lead to suspensions and fines, so the players are negatively impacted by this.
It never made sense to penalize the coach that has a successful challenge by taking it away from him for the rest of the game. Having two challenges contingent on the first one being accurate is a smart and fair move, though it could make games run longer if we see multiple late fourth-quarter challenges be called.
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