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    When Shaquille O’Neill changed the NBA rules

    Hillary KangwanaBy Hillary KangwanaMay 31, 2025
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    Shaquille O’Neal, widely known as Shaq, is undoubtedly one of the greatest players in NBA history. The platform 1xBet is site for betting on basketball, where the best players of this sport are also featured. However, his influence on the game primarily stems from his dominant presence on the court rather than his impact on rule changes.

    It’s important to note that players of Shaq’s caliber and influence can have indirect effects on the evolution of the game. Throughout the history of basketball, star players have often forced teams and the league to adapt and adjust their strategies and rules to counter their dominance. Shaq’s had many attributes that made him basically dominate the sport, such as:

    • overwhelming size, being 216 cm tall and weighing between 147 and 159 kilograms;
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    A creative method to contain him

    One rule change that had an indirect effect on Shaq’s game was the implementation of the “Hack-a-Shaq” strategy. Opposing teams would intentionally foul Shaq, who struggled with free throws, to send him to the line, where he would have to make shots from the charity stripe. Visit 1xbet.co.ke/casino now, where you can also try some fantastic games before other players take their free throws.

    This strategy aimed to exploit Shaq’s weakness and reduce his impact on the game. Over time, this led to discussions about potentially changing the rules regarding intentional fouls. Before other intentional fouls are made, go to 1xBet and wager on this outcome.

    In general, Shaq had a poor free-throw percentage of just 52%, which shows why teams decided to use this approach with him. Also, during the 1999-2000 season of the NBA, he received a total of 426 intentional fouls. Still it is worth mentioning that he scored more than 28 thousand points during his NBA career, with an average of 23.7 per match.

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    His size and power often resulted in physical battles between him and opposing players. This led to adjustments in defensive strategies and the implementation of rules to protect offensive players in the post. These changes were not solely influenced by Shaq but rather a response to the evolving style of play and the league’s emphasis on player safety. The basketball betting site 1xBet also allows you to wager on the best basketball players in the world.

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