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Three-point dunks and mid-court shots worth four: how Australia’s NBL is seeking to shake up traditional rules

theguardian.com · 15dShare

Basketball Australia refers proposed rule changes to Fiba Idea aimed at delivering more highlights met with mixed reactions The slam dunk has long been a staple of basketball, its biggest billboard, showcasing the athleticism and ferocity of its athletes. Now, some within the game want more. The Australian men’s professional league, the NBL, has lodged a request with the sport’s rule-makers about trialling a way to deliver more of these highlights in a proposal that threatens to alter the game’s fine balance. Continue reading...

First report: Australian NBL considering adding a three-point dunk — sports.yahoo.com, 15d