HACK-A-SHAQ

In 1959, the NBA witnessed the arrival of a legend, Wilt Chamberlain, a player unparalleled in every aspect except one: free throws.

So, in 1959, the rules changed: two free throws for anyone deliberately fouled away from the play.

Don Nelson revived the tactic in 1997, trying it with Dennis Rodman, with mixed results.

But the strategy gained notoriety when used against Shaquille O'Neal in 1999, one of the most dominant players in the league.

The "Hack-a-Shaq" involved intentionally fouling players with a poor free throw percentage, forcing them to earn points from the free-throw line.

The tactic sparked debates about its ethics and validity, leading to further rule changes to limit its use.

And thus, the 'Hack-a-Shaq' was born, a controversial strategy aimed at exploiting weaknesses in free throws. The NBA deliberated on its ethics and rules, but the strategy changed the game forever.

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[michaeloday]

Shaq should have shot free throws two hands underhanded. He would have been better at the line.

[miquebts]

They made rules to stop Wilt and changed rules to help others