Is scoring actually down in the NBA recently, or is it just rumors?

[HandyWithTheSteel]

What is this sentence?

There are fewer fouls called today and fewer FTs shot than any time in NBA history. Not only fewer fouls called but fewer fouls per FG attempt.

Not only that, but league average FT% is also the highest it’s ever been.

That makes the FG% and efficiency of today’s era even more impressive.

 

[ISO]

What is this sentence?

Sir, free throw attempts per game are at an All-Time low.

Does that help you understand?

 

[BrothaZay]

Sir, free throw attempts per game are at an All-Time low.

Does that help you understand?

Only cuz nikkas aren’t playing defense

 

[Optimus Prime]

Bill Simmons and Russilo talked about it on his Sunday podcast. They said behind the scenes a lot of owners and coaches have been complaining to Silver about it and they made the adjustment after All-Star break

 

[mastermind]

I forget, but were NBA players byching for fouls in the 90's and early 2000's like they do now? Players now literally byching rather than running back on defense leaving 4v5's.

Yes, they did.

 

[mastermind]

NBA is going to go through whet the nfl has gone through the last couple of years with the all time offensive numbers tapering off a little. Early/mid 10s nfl had stupid high offensive numbers. Also the NBA is unique in that their social media discussion is probably as big or bigger then their viewership and that all star game and the crazy regular scoring seaon games before it pissed the diehard fans off

The biggest thing going against the nba is most of its viewers and commentators think their basic understanding of basketball is enough.

Boxing has a similar issue. The major difference is boxing analyst are usually former trainers and boxers who actually understand the sport well and can give real insights while with basketball, you can tell Shaq and Barkley don’t even watch games.

 

[Raquinotj]

This season has the lowest amount of fouls called per game ever and the 4th lowest FTA rate in the 3-pt era. It doesn’t feel like it when watching games though

They’re not rewarding flopping and foul baiting like before.

 

[Lord Beasley]

They are tryna get the white demographic back. They absolutely love low scoring games. Went to a high school game in Illinois and the teams combined for 7 pts in the 1st qtr and them white dudes gave a standing ovation for both teams

Dog, in these high school games in LV, they changed the rules of basketball. Them nikkas don't even have a shyt clock

 

[ISO]

Only cuz nikkas aren’t playing defense

Nah, that’s not why that’s a very convenient thing to say.

 

[BrothaZay]

Nah, that’s not why that’s a very convenient thing to say.

Then why

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Sixers-Knocks game other day was first time 2 teams both scored under 80 since 2016. Crazy to think about

 

[ItWasWritten]

if they are allowing more physical play then good

Current product looks like 24 hour fitness gym runs

Unwatchable

 

[WesCrook]

How can it be a rumor if it can be confirmed or denied by factual data?

I didn't go outside yesterday, but there was a rumor that it was 65 degrees.

 

[Biscayne]

Bill Simmons and Russilo talked about it on his Sunday podcast. They said behind the scenes a lot of owners and coaches have been complaining to Silver about it and they made the adjustment after All-Star break

I knew Bill was gonna say this rule change was gonna benefit Miami the most.

He ain’t lying.

 

[Bigblackted4]

But they angled for more points to appease white casuals

It can't be both

White casuals were young, now they are older fans that are nostalgic