Is there a max on shoe size allowed in NBA?

Fico92 · Post #1 » by **Fico92** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:24 am

I was thinking about how some players are measured with shoes on vs. some being measured with shoes off, and the argument for the former ("you play with shoes so you should be measured with shoes on.."), and it got me thinking about the limitations imposed by the NBA.

Would a player be allowed to wear shoes that are 5 feet tall (ex. a 6 foot player in shoes is now an 11 foot player)? Is there a rule prohibiting this?

Pros:
1. Guaranteed 2 points, or free throws.
2. Interior defense would be improved
3. Defensive rebounds = guaranteed
4. Easy last second lobs when there is less than .4 on the clock for a tip in

Cons:
1. If the player is fouled, he would need help getting up but this is the case even with players who wear normal shoes, they always wait for teammates to pick them up.
2. The 24 second clock would be challenging the player to get down the court in time to get position
3. If the player has trouble shooting free throws due to height, may be hacked a lot.
4. If he loses a shoe on a possession, team may need to call time out to help him get it back on

What are your thoughts? Would a player be allowed to wear shoes like this or is there some written rule prohibiting shoes from being taller than a certain height?

doozyj · Post #2 » by **doozyj** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:27 am

Huh????

Stop drinking...seriously just stop.

MisterHibachi · Post #3 » by **MisterHibachi** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:27 am

Fico92 wrote:Would a player be allowed to wear shoes that are 5 feet tall (ex. a 6 foot player in shoes is now an 11 foot player)? Is there a rule prohibiting this?

Hero · Post #4 » by **Hero** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:29 am

A 5 feet shoe to score easier? Why didn't anyone think about this before!?

mattao313 · Post #5 » by **mattao313** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:29 am

Boy what you smokin'...

Axl Rose · Post #6 » by **Axl Rose** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:34 am

5 foot shoes and assfault are the future of the NBA

Cappy_Smurf · Post #7 » by **Cappy_Smurf** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:39 am

Just get some of those flubber shoes. No need for stilts.

76thBearCub · Post #8 » by **76thBearCub** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:40 am

We can call it the XBA

Threethrows · Post #9 » by **Threethrows** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:53 am

Delete this thread and forget it happened, we'll need it to return in the summer.

ANTETOKOUNBROS · Post #10 » by **ANTETOKOUNBROS** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:56 am

GregOden · Post #11 » by **GregOden** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 5:20 am

That depends, you also need arms long enough to dunk from outside the painted area since you'd be so slow that you'd be liable to be called for 3 second violations.

TheUroborosWorm · Post #12 » by **TheUroborosWorm** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 5:23 am

Despite the whole "off season" thread smell... its an interesting shower thought, would it be legal to play with a 2 inches sole shoe, for example? anyone knows if there is a rule about it? if nike developed a "big" shoe that doesnt hinder the player but adds 2 inches of reach, wouldd it be right to play with? a 7'5" KP for example?

VooDoo7 · Post #13 » by **VooDoo7** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 5:25 am

Pretty sure these are legal.

Bolivar · Post #14 » by **Bolivar** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 5:55 am

JBautista · Post #15 » by **JBautista** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 6:02 am

And they can also bring their pets to watch them play too !

Fico92 · Post #16 » by **Fico92** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 6:15 am

Bolivar wrote:

Excellent example, that's the concept except bigger.

Hindenburg · Post #17 » by **Hindenburg** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 6:28 am

Is it off season already? :lol:

High0ctane21 · Post #18 » by **High0ctane21** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 6:44 am

Best thread of the year.

Post #19 » by **7 Footer** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 6:47 am

how the **** would you run in those? Serious ankle injuries, im talking your entire foot can rip off your leg if you roll your ankle LOL

moonpie · Post #20 » by **moonpie** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:01 am

Maybe we can finally get that cherry pick offense that Vivek wanted...