Was me and my entire families exact reaction as well. I thought it was a funny looking brick for whatever reason.
When an NBA player shoots worse than a blindfolder 6 th grader from the FT line you deserve to be laughed at
I'd rather we employ it selectively. Crucial moments, especially late in games, is when I'd go to it. Frankly, back at home court I doubt we'll need to use it next game.
This brings up a question I haven't found an answer for. All a FT shooter has to do is be behind the line correct? Are they not allowed to leave their feet? A terrible shooter like Roberson could he not take a step behind the line and shoot a jump shot, or is that not allowed?
As indicated in the OP, it is debatable whether Roberson helps or hurts his team more compared to a better shooter/worse defender. Just on eye test he has helped the Thunder a lot in staying more competitive the last two games, between his shot blocking, his hassling Harden, and his cuts to the rim. I'd be glad to force him off the floor, particularly because the gap between his defense specifically on Harden and any other guy they would put on him (Oladipo? Westbrook? Straight up man coverage from Gibson from the start instead of on the switch?) is pretty big. However, at some point his three point shooting reverts to the mean and I can see the argument for not even wanting him off the floor at that point. Don't get in foul trouble just to get him on the line. But when the opportunity presents itself, I would continue hacking, yes.
Okay, can someone explain to me how making free throws rather than missing them is disrespectful to the game? Who cares what your form looks like?I don't: one dribble, three dribbles, one-hand, two-hands, underhand, spin the ball like Adrian Dantley use to do, does it matter? You are after all unguarded, unrushed, and only 15' from the basket. Make them or you are disrespecting the game. I think it's hilarious that Roberson--a 3-year pro, upper tier elite athlete, a guy who can guard almost anyone, can't keep his team in the series by making free throws. I honestly think the NBA would see marked improvements in shooting percentages if free throw (and maybe even field goal) percentages were tied to true financial incentives. Here's my proposal: we, the league (NOTE: not the team, the league office) will give either players or an entire team more money on contracts if you get above 75% from the line. By the way, the same thing could be done for other key stats: like turnovers forced for a team, or pass deflections for a team, or 8-second violations (crossing half court) forced, or 24-second shot clock violations forced. We might see a little more effort in the grind of the regular season (and better basketball overall) if real money was changing hands.
Lol, this was the same reaction we had at sams boat seabrook. The whole restaurant started laughing. What a game!
I loved it..it really changed the momentum of the game and messed up the offensive rhythm Thunder was in at that point of the game. Its nice to see this from the other end as we all used to seeing Hack-A-Dwight, Hack-A-Smith, Hack-A-Capella etc in the previous years. All those fans around the NBA that are b****ing now, get used to it...it's the stupid NBA Rule and D'Antoni is using it to his advantage. When Pop did it against Shaq, I didn't hear anyone complaining. NBA had reviewed this rule last off season and had a chance to change it...well...they didn't. Great Coaching by D'Antoni...came at the right moment
This is why I never agreed with those bozos who keep saying Hack an X should be banned. Make your damn freethrows. Kawhi Leonard has one of the largest hands in NBA history. Yao Ming is oneof the tallestin NBA history. Dwight and Shaq shot more than 50% for their career. Whats ur excuse again?
