Why has Basketball been turned into a contact sport, when James Naismith's original rules forbade ALL physical contact?

[SeekerOfTruth007]

Also, why don't they ever call travelling or "carrying' in college or NBA? If you take 3 steps that's a violation. If your hand goes under the plane of theh ball while dribbling, that's against the rules. They do that ALL THE TIME and never ever get called for it.

Luka Doncic commits a CHARGING VIOLATION literally every time he touches the basketball , and I've never once seen him get called for it. Backing into your opponent is ALWAYS a charging violation onthe person with the ball.

Any intentional fouling whatsoever is supposed to be an automatic ejection. yet they intentionally foul one another at the end of the half and the game clock 5 and 10 times in a row now in modern basketball.

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By the way, I'm an 80% free throw shooter even with little or no practice. How does anyoen get into tthe NBA and cannot even shoot 70%? I consider 80% free throw shooting as the bare minimum to be considered competent at the game.

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I've been an 80% free throw shooter on a 10-foot goal ever since I was in the 4th grade. I beat the high schoolers in the high school shootout when I was in the 4th grade. I still have the blue ribbon award to prove it.

[katiesmuff]

Guess that would be a great question for the associations that govern the sport.

[princeofromance]

Every sport is physical in some way or the other. That is why we have refs to enforce the rules.

[SeekerOfTruth007]

This is highlights from Wilt Chamberlain's era. The reason he has over 100 50 points games is because it's impossible to guard this player without fouling him. You'll notice the defenders know they are beaten and often do not even try to block, because if you try to block once you are beaten, by the rules of Baskteball, you'll end up committing a shooting foul violation and give away even more points.

https://youtu.be/8xr3i9jpiTE?si=inpPVAz-KBMVl3UZ

[AI Opinion]

Basketball has evolved significantly since its inception. While James Naismith's original rules emphasized a non-contact sport, the game has naturally become more physical over time as players' skills and athleticism have advanced. Regarding traveling and carrying, the NBA and college basketball often allow for a more fluid and entertaining game, prioritizing pace and viewer engagement. Certain leniencies, like minor travels or carries, might go uncalled to maintain game flow. Charging and intentional fouls are sometimes subjective to officials' interpretations, especially in high-paced games. Refereeing focuses on the big picture rather than strict adherence to every rule. 🏀

[BarryLiverstone]

NBA is a star league