@DevInTheLab
All these answers are kinda misleading. 1. You can START a dribble with 2 hands. 2. Starting a dribble with 2 hands and immediately ending it after one bounce is legal (power dribble). 3. Starting and then continuing to dribble with 2 hands is illegal.
@OfficialChipC
@DevInTheLab
Here's the crazy part about this, they're getting open looks even when the timing is off. Imagine when the pass, screens, and cuts all happen at the same time. That's really the "hard" part about learning these concepts. Timing.
@automaticnba
@NBA_University
@bballbreakdown
@mdwbasketball
Solid breakdown, hadn't got a chance to watch it properly until now lol. I concur. NBA officials manual (blue highlight) and FIBA illustration to confirm. Technically speaking, if we ignore the slight foot slide at the end, it's legal on all levels.....
A legal play at ALL levels. Left is the pivot and the shot is released prior to the left returning. Good job to all the “Twitter Refs” that said clean.
@tenacious_O
@Ballislife
@thebig3
He went to Shamgod it but instead of bringing the ball back across he dribbled it in the same place then dribbled past with the right hand. Took me a few looks too 😂
@DevInTheLab
What's crazy is 99% of all comments on this move on Twitter and IG are "travel, switched pivots". Social media has paved the way for the dumbest "experts" phenomenon. The guys who think they're talking sense but really have no clue......
@bballbreakdown
For anyone confused, watch this clip. Ref first signals Warrior ball, then to Mavs bench for mandatory timeout then again points back to confirm Warriors ball.
@Cinco_De
@jakemute
@bballbreakdown
First step occurs when a foot or both feet touch the floor after gaining control of the ball. So he gathers the ball, leaps, then lands 1-2 for his 2 legal steps.
@DevInTheLab
His only flaw is his over eagerness to reach. He's a solid defender still, moves his feet and uses his body and core strength well. Nice thread, it's about time someone stopped the narrative!
@DevInTheLab
I don't mind the travels when they actually are travels, the carries are going to be more of an issue because its harder to be consistent with them.
@TalmBoutPacers
@DevInTheLab
You're completely missing the point lol. His FORM was better back then. You're acting like someone's said he's a Greek Steph Curry lol. Comparatively his rookie form was MILES better. And being able to shoot 5% better even on slightly more attempts is significant.
@rahimgomez
@DevInTheLab
You literally are wrong, you said it was a travel and it's not 😂 and why would I ever listen to you over an actual official when it comes to officiating? Even he would tell you you're wrong 😂
@DevInTheLab
They just need constant reminders from coaching staff, if you see Steph running at you without the ball, screen for him. Every time. And understand that by doing that, you WILL get easy buckets. You won't even have to try half the time.
@Expert_Sources
@SportsCenter
@NBA
Because it isn't a travel? The rule states you can lift your pivot to pass or shoot. It's legal at every level in the world. Point D and Art.3.A. NBA and NFHS rulebooks.
@Bill_Johnson_3
@coachdanmoore
@haily_schartz
@NFHS_Org
@Jerry_Snodgrass
My counter to this is that 96% of all HS players will not play past HS. So why not give them the most opportunity to not only learn the game but actually play too? They're not playing here. Yes there is a winning aspect, but basketball should also be fun.
@DevInTheLab
I honestly don't understand how anyone could watch the way teams like GS or the Spurs move the ball and think it's not fun basketball.....
@Owls_HC_WWUmbb
@ShootItacademy
It's allowed at every level, male or female. Refs may incorrectly call it a travel but rules don't change based on gender.
If someone said you'd meet one of the best, if not the best, centers of all time in a random sport hall in the UK after he watched your u14s game and got to talk to him after, I'd say you're dreaming......(pun intended)
@jakemute
@bballbreakdown
@Cinco_De
Lol I can see perfectly and I know the rules. If the argument is both feet are off the floor then a Euro step is a travel. I don't make the rules lol
@BMWinPTown
@DabereFA
@johnhollinger
Same thing. Foot that Ja was balancing on was his 2nd step. He can stand on that foot and its not a travel. Only a travel if his other foot comes back down before passing or shooting.
All it takes is reading a rulebook. Its a shame that with the power of social media, we live in a world where perceptions/opinions carry more weight than facts.
As a trainer who has talked about what a travel really is and getting negative feedback from social media refs I feel compelled to talk about it. So stick with me here:
@moon_juice24
@YazooMotif
@w00sher
@bballbreakdown
1. The rule for end of dribble does not say when it hits the floor it's the end of your dribble. 2. This is also legal in FIBA since they changed the rules in 2017 to include a gather step.
@PosteryzedClips
Anyone who says travel needs to read a rulebook. There is NO RULE that says you have to jump off both feet simultaneously anywhere. Its 1000% legal.
@porksmithchop
@overtime
@JLawbball
Right here is when he gathered it, he's got both hands on the ball. So by rule his left foot that's about to plant is his pivot/Step 1. If it's close like this to the point where you can't tell without replay/slomo then it won't get called.
@GottliebShow
@CoachJayWright
To answer the question, what did he do wrong, the answer is A. Displace the opponent and B. Violate the principle of verticality.
To answer the question, why isn't this always called a foul, please read this thread
@benjaminmurph55
@IshanHindocha
Reasons why foul isn’t called every time shot goes up:
-Incidental Contact rule
-No “possession consequence”
Ex: Ball bounces off rim, away from 2 opponents battling for rebound position, so that contact is ruled “incidental to an effort by an opponent to reach a loose ball”.