Seems like they changed the key size, so this is no longer relevant.
FIBA does have shorter quarters (although less time-outs) so maybe still some advantage to bigs?
Is the defensive side allowed to camp the restricted area?
Do FIBA rules favour bigs over smalls (relative to NBA rules)
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Do FIBA rules favour bigs over smalls (relative to NBA rules)
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Re: Do FIBA rules favour bigs over smalls (relative to NBA rules)
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Re: Do FIBA rules favour bigs over smalls (relative to NBA rules)
I dont think so, smalls still dominate FIBA rules, shorter 3 point line helps them even more, offensively speaking.
Defensively, yes, it is much easier to be a traditional big in FIBA, because of no defensive seconds. Defense makes it harder for slashers, slashing guards are just more successful in the NBA, thats definitely the case.
Defensively, yes, it is much easier to be a traditional big in FIBA, because of no defensive seconds. Defense makes it harder for slashers, slashing guards are just more successful in the NBA, thats definitely the case.
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