What new NBA rules mean for the Coast

THE NBA is back, but with a stack of tweaked rules Double Dribble takes a look at what it means for you.

THE NBA is back and the opening games were full of notable Australian’s performing well.

Ben Simmons is looking at a potential triple double this season, which will further throw light on him becoming Australia’s highest profile world athlete.

With Utah paring Joe Ingles and Dante Exum playing for Western Conference contenders and Aron Baynes a cult figure for an incredibly deep Boston Celtics, Australia is well represented in the league.

NEW NBA RULES

Offensive rebounds – shot clock goes to 14 seconds not 24 seconds

About time, NBA. Synching to what FIBA has had in place for many years, the NBA will change the rule that encourages faster pace.

It was amazing to see NBA players previously get a full 24 seconds, where Gold Coast juniors have been playing with 14 seconds reset.

CLEAR PATH FOUL CHANGE

This has been adjusted to make it clearer to call whether someone is impending the offensive player to have a scoring opportunity in the clear court.

‘HOSTILE ACT’ RULE CHANGE

This rule just gives referees more chance to review plays and see who was involved in altercations.

HOW LEBRON INFLUENCE THE COAST

All these rules seem to be very progressive and the NBA always has the entertainment value of its brand in the forefront of its decisions. The game is getting quicker and 3-point shooting at all levels of the game is becoming paramount. The more the court is stretched out, the higher the score and the more action. Kids get out there and practise your shooting from range.

JUNIOR OF THE WEEK

Gold Coast basketballer Lucas De Vere.

Name: Lucas De Vere

Age: 16

Club Team: Helensvale Hurricanes U18/20 A Grade

Rep Team: Seahawks Under 18 Boys Div. 1

School: Southport State High Independent Public School

Ambition: To work hard on and off the court - to give best opportunity to play college basketball in the US. To represent Seahawks at SBL and QBL levels.