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Why don't more teams that need a buzzer beater with less than a second go for a Charles Barkley inbound play off the backboard? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by Roblox9GAG@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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For those who would like to see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDTvE5tGOTI

For the uninitiated, the time does not begin until a player has properly inbounded the ball to another player; if you hit it off the backboard, it does not become a live ball until a player touches it. I believe this would be very efficient, but risky; however, if a player is close to the basket and you're expecting a three or a quick shot, a layup off the backboard is a great option. Obviously, the downside is a turnover, but if it has been done before, I can't see why it's not more common.

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[–] Pinheadlarry29@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

It’d take a high level passer to get a pass off the backboard accurately. There’s probably less than 5 nba players who can make that pass on purpose. It’s probably just Jokic. Maybe Lebron, LaMelo or Haliburton can but that’s a hard pass.

[–] TheRealGooner24@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Josh Giddey is the best inbound passer in the NBA.

[–] Huge-Split6250@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Oliver Miller’s contribution to basketball history

[–] SatisfactionOther958@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I dont think that play was planned at all.

[–] PSi_Terran@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Obviously that wasn't the plan. Did you think Vince was just trying to get a better view?

[–] HotspurJr@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Did you, uh, watch the play in the clip you shared?

What part of that looks replicable?