NBA Fans React To New Rule In Spanish Basketball Where Players Can Inbound The Ball Without Waiting For The Referee: “Much-Needed Change”

Fans are excited after the Spanish league introduced a new rule to allow players to inbound balls without the referee having to control it first.

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The Spanish basketball league, commonly known as Liga ACB, has introduced a new rule that could change the landscape of basketball dramatically and start a movement to bring some older basketball rules back into the game. For 38 minutes out of a 40-minute game, players are allowed to inbound the ball without the referee having to pass the ball to the inbounding player.

This may seem like nothing but could have an enormous impact on the game, especially as players can quickly pass the ball in towards playing, making runs towards the basket. The referee grabbing the ball usually slows the game down for everyone, but this rule will increase the pace of the game.

This rule was commonplace up until the 1980s but was removed. While the NBA hasn’t made any indications about bringing it back, some fans have seen this clip from Liga ACB and wondered how the game would look if it was re-introduced. Naturally, some fans also hated it. 

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Is This A Change The NBA Might Consider?

The NBA could easily think about using rules like this, especially when gifted playmakers like Nikola Jokic, Chris Paul, LeBron James, James Harden, Luka Doncic, and others could wreak havoc on the open court through quick inbound passes like this. The latest rule change the NBA made was eliminating the transition take foul

The ball going out-of-bounds allows many NBA teams to make a quick reset. The primary one is substitutions. Without the game stoppage being enough for players to sub in and sub out, this might become unpopular among coaches and players. Waiting for a foul or using a timeout for substitutions could be extremely cumbersome.

This is not a bad idea, but there is something to be said about fixing something that isn’t broken. While we may get more highlight plays and even higher-scoring games with a rule like this, there is no requirement for the NBA to bring this back into vogue. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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