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When it comes to the politics of taking a charge on a player gathering for a dunk, timing is everything when it comes to intent. Or so says a Hall of Fame Boston Celtics alumnus who has thrown down more than his fair share of flushes on hapless defenders.
That Hall of Famer is of course Kevin Garnett, who recently got into the topic with fellow Boston alum and Hall of Famer Paul Pierce after a rash of accidents in similar situations afflicted players in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. With stars like Ja Morant and Giannis Antetokounmpo going down injured, should the league take action to change the game’s rules?
The two hosts of the Showtime Basketball “KG Certified” podcast broke down how they feel about those recent events, and the idea of taking charges on dunkers more generally — check it out in the clip below!
Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6
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Publish date : 2023-04-28 09:00:55
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