I just saw a video of Wembanyama dribbling between Bullock Jr.’s legs, and I’m kind of curious as to why a defensive player doesn’t just box out in this situation? It seems like less of a struggle to just turn your body and box out the offensive player, claiming the ball is now loose, and I was wondering if there is some NBA rule prohibiting this.

  • BBQMane@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I don’t think it’s any different than an offensive player demonstrating control of the ball with a long “Shammgod” and pulling it back. Gonna get called as a foul impeding the offensive player unless the ball is truly"loose" but realistically the reaction time to box out in that scenario is what makes it unlikely.