This NBA star takes quite a walk with his steps: up to eight! “It is not legal”

NBA fans are confused these days by the steps without dribbling the ball that several players are taking. Hugo Gonzalez He is the one who was at the center of the controversy a few days ago for an action against LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers that left many asking if those were not steps. The former Real Madrid Celtics forward ended up scoring without the referees signaling anything.

However, the fans shouted to the sky with the steps of LaMelo Ballwho, more than steps, got a real ride in a play that went viral. The point guard took up to eight steps without dribbling the ball to end up scoring a triple after stepping back in his debut with Anthony Edwards’ Timberwolves, who beat the new Heat 106-131. Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Even his brother lonzonow without a team, demanded that the referees whistle steps in the nets.

The referees did not point out anything, but, given the egregious nature of the case, the NBA referees’ union stood up to all the commotion generated to recognize the error in a post by X.

“For all those who ask ‘is this legal’? It is not!” the association admitted, also explaining why.

“He takes the zero step with his right foot on the court and is allowed to take two steps by rule (left-right). He takes four steps after ensuring control of the ball and takes steps,” explained the referees’ union.

The referees referred to step zero or gather step In English, the moment in which a player stops bouncing to ensure control of the ball and then finishes. As mentioned in the post, the maximum number of steps that can be taken after this gather step.

LaMelo Ball spoke about his brother’s complaints on the networks after the game.

“Envy, envy. Look, I have to call him right now because, when it comes to family, he knows what he’s supposed to do. Even if I’m wrong, I’m right. That’s how it goes,” the point guard told the ESPN at foot of sight. However, the NBA referees ruled him out with his publication.

Nevertheless, Giannis Antetokounmpo He also left an action in a counterattack that also caused people to talk. But no steps like those of LaMelo Ball, his eight without dribbling the ball so flagrant that the NBA referees had to come out to rule. How do you see the issue of steps?