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Wilt Chamberlain: Rise of shot clock
This rule required teams to attempt a shot within 24 seconds of gaining possession of the ball. The shot clock forced teams to play a more up-tempo style and made the game more exciting and faster-paced. -
Magic Johnson: Blood Rule
When Magic came back to the court after discovering he had HIV, there was little public knowledge of the disease, leading to widespread public freakout. Players like Karl Malone said that he might come in contact with Magic and get infected. So now, when there is any blood, the play must be stopped. Moral of the story: Magic is still a boss while Malone still came into contact with something else that wasn't good. -
Michael Jordan: Hand-check rule
This rule change, along with other modifications to the rules, created a more offensive-oriented game and opened up the court for players to drive to the basket and showcase their offensive skills. -
LeBron James: LeBron James Hate Propaganda
It was discovered that many t-shirts were circulating locally within the city of Cleveland holding hateful statements directed at LeBron James. As a result of this discovery, the NBA warned fans not to wear these clothes to the game and even placed extra security at the entrances to ensure nobody had any such clothing or hateful signs. -
Shaquille O'Neal: The Hack-a-Shaq Strategy
In response, the NBA implemented a rule change in 2017 that made it more difficult to intentionally foul players in the final two minutes of a game. This rule change aimed to reduce the prevalence of the Hack-a-Shaq strategy and promote a more exciting and competitive finish to games. -
Bruce Bowen: Safe Place to land
Bruce Bowen was notorious for contesting a jump shot then placing his foot where players would normally land, putting a defender's ankles at risk of turning or worse. -
Rajon rondo: headband rule
the league banned its practice instituting that headbands must now be worn with the logo facing the right way.