How the referees slowed down James Harden, Damian Lillard & other stars

A video on YouTube. In Sports, a Krater category.

Summary by Krater

This video examines how the NBA's 2021 emphasis on non-basketball moves affected star players like Trae Young, Damian Lillard, Devin Booker, and James Harden, concluding that James Harden was the most negatively impacted star in the league.

From the video

Answers: How did the NBA's 2021 rule changes on non-basketball moves affect star players?

NBA 2021 rule changes
Non-basketball fouls
James Harden offensive adjustments
Trae Young free throw decline
Damian Lillard lean-ins
Devin Booker rim finishing

What it concludes

Trae Young is taking 3.7 fewer free throws every 75 possessions, the second biggest drop in the league.
Devin Booker's rim finishing numbers have declined more than just about any other guard, taking 1.4 fewer shots at the rim per 75 possessions and dropping 9 percentage points in field goal percentage.
Last season, 40% of James Harden's attacks came at the rim or from the free throw line, and that number has dropped way down to 32% this year.
James Harden has been the most negatively affected star in the league by the new officiating points of emphasis.

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