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Other NBA rule changes because of Wilt
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June 22, 2009
Hello. I think there were 2 other NBA rule changes because of Wilt. He used to put his hands on either side of the rim when a teammate shot a 20 footer. Whether it touched his hands or not, if shot went in, Wilt got a fg and the shooter got an assist. Also the lane was widened a 2nd time because of him. The 1st was for Mikan. What do you say?
John - USA
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Thanks for your info.
Apparently, when Wilt was in high school, he would catch another player's free throw and dunk it. Wilt got credit for two points, while the other player was marked as missing the shot. Needless to say, many other players did not like that.
I hadn't heard about putting his hands around the rim and getting credit, but it is possible. I know they had to change the goal tending rule.
More players caused rule changes
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October 16, 2006
There should be more players in the sport of college basketball that caused rule changes. I beleive Ralph Sampson was one as well as Sam Worthen of marquette.
- USA
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I'm not sure what rule Sampson cause to be changed. Also, I'm familiar with most players from Marquette. When did Sam Worthen play there?
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