Basketball Intelligence's Ray LeBov (@RayLebov) and Mike Shearer (@bbballispoetry) speak with former NBA Director of Officiating Ronnie Nunn and Bleacher Report's Andy Bailey (who authored a story suggesting these tweaks) about some potential rule changes the NBA could adopt to improve the game.
The conversation covers the feasibility of live-ball rebounds, the impact of fewer timeouts (and what refs are doing when teams are huddled up), a history of flopping, what should be done about block/charge calls, and the difficulties of getting to a 2-hour game.
It’s a fascinating peek into the mind of an official, and hopefully, you’ll come away with a new appreciation for the hardest job in sports. Enjoy!
Potential NBA rule changes, with former NBA official Ronnie Nunn and Bleacher Report's Andy Bailey