For the past couple of years in the NBA, the abolishment of the Hack-a-Shaq strategy has been a topic of debate.
The strategy puts poor free-throw shooters on the foul line so the opposing team can get the ball back to cut into the opponent’s lead while slowing down the game.
It would be a mistake for the NBA to take this away from the game. Making a rule to prohibit the Hack-a-Shaq strategy is setting a terrible example for young basketball players. It’s like saying, “You have weaknesses in your game. That’s OK, don’t worry about it.