Basketball pet peeves

[infection]

What are yours?

Mine:

- Missing the first free throw. If you’re going to miss one, miss the second.

- Missing a technical free throw.

- The playing catching the inbound pass to end a quarter with only a second or two left just dribbling out the clock. This was a huge problem a couple years ago but haven’t seen it recently. If you’re concerned about your percentages, go sit on the bench. At the very least, don’t accept an inbound pass. Let someone shoot it who has the courage to do so.

- 8 second violations. Pay attention. There should never be a reason for an 8 second violation beyond pure laziness or just being completely careless.

 

[NAOS]

James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant.

 

[Gameface]

Not going for the 2 to 1 possessions at the ends of quarters. I mean someone tell me, is this actually not a good strategy because from my simple point of view, getting that extra possession is worth taking one quick shot.

Example: Jazz inbound the ball with 34 seconds left in the qtr/half, they should ideally get a shot off with 26s-28s left so that they get the last shot.

 

[infection]

Not going for the 2 to 1 possessions at the ends of quarters. I mean someone tell me, is this actually not a good strategy because from my simple point of view, getting that extra possession is worth taking one quick shot.

Example: Jazz inbound the ball with 34 seconds left in the qtr/half, they should ideally get a shot off with 26s-28s left so that they get the last shot.

That’s one I forgot to mention. Eventually someone will crunch some numbers on that, if they haven’t already.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Not going for the 2 to 1 possessions at the ends of quarters. I mean someone tell me, is this actually not a good strategy because from my simple point of view, getting that extra possession is worth taking one quick shot.

Example: Jazz inbound the ball with 34 seconds left in the qtr/half, they should ideally get a shot off with 26s-28s left so that they get the last shot.

I actually hate it because half the time they end up taking a super ****** shot and then have like three seconds in the clock. Then instead of shooting a heave they join the fg% savers club and let the clock run out.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

My pet peeve is when the Jazz lose... I mean wtf just win.

 

[fishonjazz]

Not using challenges. Ever.

Passing up layups for 3 point attempts.

Not trying to deny the ball from a great scorer

Flopping



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[SteakNEggs]

As a Center from Jr Jazz all the way to highschool ball, working your *** off on the block and getting ignored while the guards do nothing with ball. Then when they finally do pass it and they throw a pass to the knees like the Center is 6'0.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Not calling a timeout and not running a play at the end of the first half.

Not using all the timeouts in the first half (I can understand being careful with them in the second half since they’re most useful in end-of-game situations).

 

[Stars Fan]

Playing for the foul, flopping, gaming the refs.

James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant.

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[Chargers Jazz Angels]

Cebrating like you just won when you make a shot and are down.my 30

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[SoUjazzfan]

Sticking to a strict rotation when you're struggling, yet someone has a hot hand. Leave him in the game.
And as fish mentioned, use the damn challenges, they don't fine you for it.

 

[framer]

Not blocking out. It works every time it is tried and is so simple that even I can do it. If you are paid to play basketball there is no excuse for not blocking out.

Bulls/San Antonio/Lakers/Miami/Golden State/Lakers again fans.

Nerfing the ability to play defense in the NBA.

 

[zyzz]

Catch ball near sideline, take gigantic step backwards, step out of bounds.

Turnovers right after timeouts.

 

[homeytennis]

Not running the play that's called.

 

[Jazzmix]

Jacking up long distance 3s early in the shot clock.

 

[kabenac]

Not boxing out

Backcourt violation

Missing a dunk or worse - a lay-up

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Couple that drive me crazy in both nba basketball and pickup basketball...

Taking one meaningless dribble when the ball is moving around and you are gaining an advantage. Either drive or pass but the dribble to the side and pause does nothing.

Not using the pick when it’s set. You better be able to beat your guy on a straight line drive or you just took your partner out of the play. It’s fine as a counter say 1 out of 10 times but it’s not like a 50/50 strategy.

 

[Hekate]

Going 2 for 1 with 26secs left on the clock. What it actually is 1 bad/hurried shot for 1 opposition shot.

Cylinder rule is *****. Everything after basket hit the rim should be legal.

Restricted area. If it's a charge, it should be a charge everywhere. It has come to a point where even verticality doesn't matter. if the guy is in restricted area, it's a foul.

 

[prodigy]

Rudy's free throws

Hey someone had to say it