DGS49
Diamond Member
When you want to talk about the violation that used to be called, "Palming the ball," Ervin "Magic" Johnson was the Master. He palmed the ball every time he came down the court, but being a STAR, the refs let him get away with it. Then the other players saw that and presumed - correctly - that it would no longer be called, and the game has never recovered.
As for "steps," there has for DECADES been an unwritten rule in the NBA that if your moon walk ends with a dunk then "traveling" will not be called. We have all seen players run from mid-court for a dunk and have nothing called.
One might also note that a DUNK is the least skill-demanding move in basketball. Requires no skill whatsoever. Its exaltation as the ultimate fan-thrill is a testament to Americans' lack of sophistication.
As for "steps," there has for DECADES been an unwritten rule in the NBA that if your moon walk ends with a dunk then "traveling" will not be called. We have all seen players run from mid-court for a dunk and have nothing called.
One might also note that a DUNK is the least skill-demanding move in basketball. Requires no skill whatsoever. Its exaltation as the ultimate fan-thrill is a testament to Americans' lack of sophistication.