Why the NBA Needs to Stop Intentional Fouls

Intentionally fouling isn’t something an NBA fan generally wants to see. So why isn’t it being stopped?
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Why the NBA Needs to Stop Intentional Fouls
Originally an unintended part of the game of basketball fouls have become a major part of strategy. AP Photo/Carlos Osorio
Dave Martin
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Pistons center Andre Drummond set an NBA record on Jan. 20 when the Detroit star missed a staggering 23 free throws—out of 36 attempts—in a win over Houston. The NBA’s leading rebounder—and worst free throw shooter—was (unofficially) intentionally fouled 21 times in the Pistons win.

At one point Houston fouled Drummond 12 straight times—including five in the first nine seconds of the third quarter.

Yikes.

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (R) is one of the best centers in the game, but teams know that his free throw shooting is awful. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (R) is one of the best centers in the game, but teams know that his free throw shooting is awful. AP Photo/Paul Sancya
Dave Martin
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Dave Martin is a New-York based writer as well as editor. He is the sports editor for the Epoch Times and is a consultant to private writers.
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