DALLAS — A few days before training camp opened in September, Luka Doncic became the poster boy for the NBA’s latest officiating focus.
The league wanted to crack down on “abrupt” and “overt” shooting movements that many of the best offensive players had adopted to draw fouls and free throws.
In a preseason presentation to give examples of the now-off-limits “non-basketball moves,” Doncic was the first player shown.