Damian Lillard Says NBA’s Foul-Rule Changes Are “Unacceptable.”

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Blazer's Edge

The 5-7 Trail Blazers have had a pretty rocky start to their season, and Damian Lillard is partly to blame.

There is no question that his presence on the team gives them relevancy in the West, but just like they count on him for their success, he can also be the catalyst behind their failures.

Through 12 games this season, Dame is averaging 20 points (his lowest mark since his rookie season) on 38% shooting (career-low). It’s an ugly stretch for Dame, to put it kindly.

While one could attribute his struggles to a new coach or a new ball, the NBA’s new officiating rules could play a significant role as well.

After one of their most recent losses, the Portland star spoke out against the league’s new-look officiating.

“The way the game is being officiated is unacceptable. I don’t wanna go too deep into it but the explanations, the sh*t that’s getting missed, c’mon. Coming in, I didn’t feel like the rule change would affect me cause I don’t trick the referees, I don’t do the trick plays. But it’s just unacceptable.”

Dame is good enough to adjust to these circumstances, s everyone’s expecting him to play like his normal self again soon.

Still, his comments do bring attention to a greater issue: have the new NBA foul rules gone too far?

Forcing an end to foul-baiting and referee manipulation was a great move, everybody can agree to that. But perhaps the pendulum has swung too far in the other direction.

Or, maybe guys like Lillard and Trae Young (who also had something to say about the new rules) are just complaining because they’re having trouble getting used to the new way of NBA basketball.

Whatever the case, you can expect the league to monitor this situation all season long, in hopes of perfecting the recipe sometime in the future.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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