G'day tribe! Yesterday I posted the first part of the series about the biggest rule changes in NBA history. Take a look [here](https://peakd.com/hive-101690/@wolfgangsport/10-biggest-nba-rule-changes-ever-2023-edition). Lets take a look at part two. 

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## 5. Defensive Goaltending

One of the biggest rule changes in basketball history was the introduction of a goaltending. Goaltending prevents defenders from impeding on a shot when the ball is in a downward flight or after the ball has touched any part of the backboard above ring level. 

Goaltending was first adopted by the NCAA in 1944 as the 6-foot-10 George Mikan could grab balls out of the air that were on their way to the basketball. It was adopted shortly after by the NBL and was a part of the rulebook for the NBA’s inaugural season in 1946.

## 4. Offensive Goaltending (1956)

Another rule change as a result of Wilt Chamberlain’s dominance was offensive goaltending (or basket interference). The rule was introduced in 1956 and a violation would occur if an offensive player guided a teammate's shot into the hoop by touching the ball or the basket ring when the ball is sitting or rolling on the ring, or hanging off the rim while the ball is passing through it.

## 3. Hand-checking Restrictions (2004)

The hand-checking violation changed the NBA forever. It was introduced to prevent defenders from illegally using their hands to stop the movement and momentum of a player that possesses the ball. 

Hand-checking restrictions date back to 1979, but it wasn’t until the 2004-05 season that the NBA strictly enforced it to eliminate hand-checking altogether. The rule has opened up the game for more offensive scoring especially for wing players who thrive on exploiting their skillful and free flowing play. 

## 2. Three-Point Line (1979)

The three-point line was first tested in college games in 1945. The NBA implemented the rule in the 1979-80 season as a way to promote players shooting longer range shots and to create higher scoring games. 

Initially seen as a gimmick at first, teams didn't implement the three-point shot as a part of a strategy. Eventually teams realised that sharpshooters could create extra scoring possibilities and three-point shooting has eventually become one of the most crucial parts of a team's success.

## 1. 24-Second Shot Clock (1954)

In 1954 the NBA introduced the revolutionary 24-second shot clock, and the modern era of pro basketball was born. The idea of Syracuse Nationals owner Daniel Biasone, it helped the NBA immediately transform from a slow-paced game to one that focused on speed on the offensive side.

Rule number 7 in the NBA Rulebook, the 24-second shot clock helped lay the platform for the league to surge in popularity which is why it's the biggest rule change in NBA history. No longer could teams stall games by holding the ball if they had the lead, and it forced teams to create strategies to work around the shot clock. 

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