Popisms Spurs coach Gregg Popovich on being merry, hacking, Boban and more
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NBA commissioner defends ‘HackaShaq’ rule changes as more than ‘cosmetic’ The Washington Post
SAN ANTONIO - With Shaquille O'Neal's "coward" comment still ringing in the ears of Spurs fans before Wednesday's game, a reporter asked San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich if he would consider a.
HackaShaq not pretty and often not effective, either
Coach Popovich - or "Pop" as he was usually called - successfully used this tactic during the 2008 Playoffs against Shaq when he played for the Phoenix Suns. The Spurs consistently fouled O'Neal during their first-round series against the Suns. The Spurs eliminated the Suns in 5 games, thanks in part to their tactics.
The Birth of HackaShaq The New York Times
Popovich starts the game with a hack-a-shaq 5 seconds after the tip as a joke to tease Shaquille O'Neal
NBA Insider HackaShaq troubling, but what to do?
Hack-a-Shaq in practice The merits of intentionally fouling have been broken down in theory repeatedly, perhaps in most detail last year by former Phoenix Suns consultant John Ezekowitz for.
What is the Hack a Shaq rule? How bad was it? Basketball Noise
Spurs' Hack-a-Shaq on O'Neal came five seconds into the game as Popovich's words came true. Former Suns player Michael Finley executed the Hack-a-Shaq five seconds record by wrapping his arms around Shaquille, forcing the play to stop early in the match. Shaq immediately looked at Popovich and received two thumbs-ups from him while they laughed.
How HackaShaq Hurts the N.B.A. The New Yorker
Hack-a-Shaq is a basketball defensive strategy used in the National Basketball Association (NBA) that involves committing intentional fouls (originally a clock management strategy) for the purpose of lowering opponents' scoring.
NBA on TNT on Twitter ".realchriswebber gives his thoughts on the "HackAShaq" strategy. http
It disrupts the flow of the game. If there's an equitable way to get rid of it, I'm all for it. "But it's part of the game. It's part of the rules now and if you think somebody can't shoot a free throw you might as well take advantage of it. If you think somebody can't shoot you don't guard him the same way.
NBA on Twitter "With Gregg Popovich the alltime wins leader last night... we look
Gregg Popovich of San Antonio Spurs hates "Hack-a-Shaq" fouling strategy - ESPN Full Scoreboard » ESPN NBA Home Scores Schedule Standings Stats Teams Players Daily Lines More San Antonio.
POLL The HackAShaq Rule CBS Texas
Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich employs "Hack-a-Shaq" within the first five seconds of the first game of the 2008-09 season. After Shaq's offseason comments about the tactic, Pop thought.
Gregg Popovich « J’arrêterai le hacking quand ils apprendront à shooter des lancers » NBA
Popovich: Hate 'Hack-a-Shaq,' but it's allowed. San Antonio Spurs. 9y Nick Friedell. How the new CBA rule could bring parity to the NBA. 7h Tim Bontemps. Source: Serbia's Jokic to skip FIBA World Cup.
Popovich on HackaShaq 'If someone can’t shoot free throws, that’s their problem' Sporting News
Popovich gets to the heart of the game: Score as many points as possible and prevent the opponent from scoring, and if putting a poor foul shooter on the line prevents a team from scoring points.
NBA approves changes to cut down on HackaShaq situations
When Gregg Popovich Used the Hack-A-Shaq Special on Shaquille O'Neal Published 06/30/2020, 10:47 AM EDT By Maitreyee Joshi Follow Us The NBA community is well aware that Shaquille O'Neal was almost of a different species. The 7′ 1", 325 lb league star sure left his mark on the game as a player.
Shaq takes the 'cookie challenge' on Inside The NBA Sports Illustrated
Here he his pranking Shaquille O'Neal (and to an extent, the league) with Hack-a-Shaq on the first play of the 2008-09 season after he had used the tactic in the first round of the playoffs a.
Shaquille O’Neal Hated the HackAShaq, Became More Physical After It Sportsmanor
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, a famed proponent of the strategy, went as far as to make a joke out of it in the 2009 playoffs. He called for a hack-a-Shaq within five seconds of the opening tip.
Shaq Makes Surprising Claim About Kawhi Leonard, Gregg Popovich, Jerry West
Shaq gets his first hack-a-shaq from the San Antonio Spurs in the start of the the 08-09 season!!