“This is cowardly” – Former LeBron James' teammate condemns Adam Silver-backed new rule for 2025 NBA season
The NBA's new rule for the 2025-26 season, which shields players from missed 36-foot-plus end-of-quarter heaves affecting their shooting percentage, has sparked controversy. Commissioner Adam Silver aims to boost excitement, but critics like Richard Jefferson decry it as eroding accountability. Jefferson argues the league is prioritizing optics over genuine competition, altering rules to inflate stats.
The NBA's new rule for the 2025-26 season, which shields players from missed 36-foot-plus end-of-quarter heaves affecting their shooting percentage, has sparked controversy. Commissioner Adam Silver aims to boost excitement, but critics like Richard Jefferson decry it as eroding accountability. Jefferson argues the league is prioritizing optics over genuine competition, altering rules to inflate stats.
