Mark Cuban Proposes NBA rule changes following star injuries in NBA Playoffs
Dallas Mavericks governor Mark Cuban gave his two cents regarding the NBA rule book following a slew of injuries in the playoffs.
After watching a number of NBA stars get injured in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks team governor is offering up some solutions for the league.
Specifically, Cuban wants the rules around taking chargers to change, fast.
“Move the circle further away from the basket. Taking it an extra foot away from the hoop would reduce to take charges on drives dramatically. I’ve asked. Obviously, nothing has changed,” wrote Cuban on Twitter.
Cuban's rule change proposal came after Sunday's postseason action led to injuries to the Milwaukee Bucks’ star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant.
Specifically, Cuban was responding to SI’s Chris Herring's article about the slew of injuries that took place on a common block-charge play.
Antetokounmpo’s injury came in the first quarter Heat forward Kevin Love took a charge. Milwaukee’s superstar briefly remained in the game but was eventually left and didn't return.
Morant suffered an injury to his hand after Anthony Davis tried to take a charge on Sunday. He landed awkwardly on his hand and after the game, he explained that his pain was a level ten.
It appears that Cuban believes moving the charge circle out will help account for the more athletic version of basketball NBA fans are enjoying currently. And if other sports should serve as an example, the NBA should turn to Major League Baseball as an example of why changing the rules sometimes works out for the better.