Why is traveling not called in NBA games?
439636
the leagues like the prima-donna players to score.  they ignore their own rules.  It stinks.
688829
Eastern teams usually run more thats why.  More of an uptempo flow rather than the half court set used by most teams in the western conference.
1043778
Your main goal when you play is to win the NBA Championship, so unfortunately players feel that they can keep changing teams until they are on one that can win. Thats why you must have more respect for players like Shaq who will go anywhere and still win
282956
There may not be jerseys around and the game sometimes moves to fast to stop and recognize a face. And they're guys, most of the time, so they don't too much care as long as the game is played. Also, most often games start out of nowhere, just a bunch of guys on the court, when theres enough its like "hey, lets play a game". Even when everyone agrees to meet there at a certain time, no one says over the phone lets pick team because one person maay not be reliable or someone better might show up the day of the game.
1050710
Same problem here, it automatically goes to the Brazil Croatia game. At one point it popped up a message saying not all games are available in all areas.
645971
Rules related to Traveling Violation :\n\na. A player who receives the ball while standing still may pivot, using either foot as the pivot foot.\nb. A player who receives the ball while he is progressing or upon completion of a dribble, may use a two-count rhythm in coming to a stop, passing or shooting the ball.\nThe first count occurs:\n(1) As he receives the ball, if either foot is touching the floor at the time he receives it.\n(2) As the foot touches the floor, or as both feet touch the floor simultane- ously after he receives the ball, if both feet are off the floor when he receives it.\nThe second occurs:\n(1) After the count of one when either foot touches the floor, or both feet touch the floor simultaneously.\nc. A player who comes to a stop on the count of one may pivot, using either foot as the pivot foot.\nd. A player who comes to a stop on the count of two, with one foot in advance of the other, may pivot using only the rear foot as the pivot foot.\ne. A player who comes to a stop on the count of two, with neither foot in advance of the other, may use either foot as the pivot foot.\nf. In starting a dribble after (1) receiving the ball while standing still, or (2) coming to a legal stop, the ball must be out of the player's hand before the pivot foot is raised off the floor.\ng. If a player, with the ball in his possession, raises his pivot foot off the floor, he must pass or shoot before his pivot foot returns to the floor. If he drops the ball while in the air, he may not be the first to touch the ball.\nh. A player who falls to the floor while holding the ball, or while coming to a stop, may not gain an advantage by sliding.\ni. A player who attempts a field goal may not be the first to touch the ball if it fails to touch the backboard, basket ring or another player.
892379
Not Las Vegas.  There is a reason why there is no MLB, NBA or NFL team operating from there. Thats because Vegas has a transient population and not a 'home' presence.\nI think the only obvious location would be North Carolina (somewhere in the RTP Triangle area) because of the sports fanatics, administrative facilities and infrastructure, amazing opportunity and a wealth of talent from good schools and programs nearby. \nAnd also, because football belongs in the East. Period.
182797
The NBA started in 1947, but there were travelling teams well before this.  The pre-cursor to the NBA was an industrial league where company employees played against other companies -- these employees were paid extra for their jobs because they were representing and advertising for the company when they played well.  THis was the inspiration for the NBA.
737958
Basketball can be played by as few as two players. However, organized basketball games include two teams comprised of five players per team. Each team can have more than five players, but only five players per team are allowed on the court at one time.\n\nThe team's head coach determines when players go in and come out of the game. Reserve players enter the game through a process called substitution. Substitutions can only occur when play stops, such as during a timeout or when the referee calls a violation.\n\nEach player on a team is categorized by position. There are five positions on a traditional basketball team: \n    * Point guard - This player is typically the best dribbler and passer on the team. The point guard is sometimes called the floor general, which indicates the key role that the point guard plays.\n\n    * Shooting guard - The shooting guard, also called the two guard, is typically a team's best outside shooter on the team. This player flanks the point guard and moves around the court to try to create some space to take a shot that is uncontested by the opposition.\n\n    * Power forward - The power forward is usually near the basket and moves from one side of the basket to the other to try to get free from the opposition player that is guarding him. Power forwards also are skilled rebounders.\n\n    * Small forward - The small forward is typically a better outside shooter than a power forward and is usually smaller than a power forward.\n\n    * Center - Traditionally, the center is the tallest player on the team. The center's role is to establish a position near the basket to allow him/herself an easy jump shot. On defense, the center attempts to block shots and grab rebounds.
106466
it isn't done just in nba...almost all the basketball teams in the world do this.\ni think it's because of the law. it says that the home team should wear LIGHT shirt and the away team, DARK. of course dark doesn't mean black; colors like: green, red, blue and so on...except for yellow & others that look light.
581509
It's usually made up the next time the visiting team is in town. Teams traditionally will come in for a 2, 3, or 4 game series several times a year. If they are not due back in that city again it will either be played at the team that was visitings ballpark when that opponent next comes there...or on an off day...or scheduled to be tack on at seasons end...if it has any bearing on Post-Season elegibility.
463926
The NBA has it so that you can still be higher seed, but not have homecourt advantage. The team with the better record will get homecourt advantage, even if the other team has a higher ranking.
1128125
could be if they play a team game. A game doesn't stand on 1 player
418611
I used to be a fan of the NBA in the late 80's into the early 90's.  The Larry Bird/Magic Johnson rival along with Michael Jordan's dominance was a great time for basketball.  Since then it seems as though the game has gotten away from the team concept.\n\nLook at the scores, they isolate one-on-one matchups with the big stars (kobe, iverson, shaq, etc) and NO ONE plays defense.  If they got back to a team game, like the college style, it would be a lot more interesting.  There seems to be no intensity in the game any more.
1177151
It is most likely leaving the arena without first talking with the media after a playoff game. Players are required to attend the post-game press conference and both the player and team are fined if they do not show up for it.
836664
What do u mean why they are playing in SA? , Its because its a scheduled tour. U know, teams go to different countries from time to time to play. shheeshh
938554
There are 450 NBA players (broken down into 15 players for each of the 30 teams).  \n\nAs the NBA has done away with the injured reserve, each team has 15 players that are eligible to play in every game.  However, teams must inform the NBA of the 12 active players they will be fielding in an hour before tip off.\n\nLastly, the minimum number of players that must dress for a game is 8.\n\nHope this was helpful.