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NBA's new officiating focus puts Shai Gilgeous-Alexander back in the spotlight
Original: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander critics will (mistakenly) love NBA's new officiating focus
The NBA is emphasizing a new officiating point of emphasis that is expected to affect how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is defended. Critics of the Oklahoma City Thunder star have long accused him of drawing fouls through manipulation of referees, and some believe the change will reduce his free throw advantage. The analysis argues those critics are mistaken and that SGA's game will hold up under the new rules.
Why now: New NBA officiating guidance is fueling debate over whether star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be officiated differently this season.
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