Throughout the NBA's long history, the rules have changed many times to make the game more interesting. One example is the creation of the 24-second clock to prevent teams from playing for time with possessions that last forever.
But the NBA also had to touch the equipment. With the arrival of the force of nature that was Shaquille O'Neal, it was not uncommon for the baskets to bend under his weight, and the NBA was forced to make its baskets more durable.
This was not the first time the basket had been touched in the league. In 1954, the Lakers and Hawks faced off on a basket from 3.65 metres above the ground.
This is what we are telling you today in Histoires de Basket.
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