15 years I’ve been asking the NBA rules committee to …
Phil Jackson has publicly stated that for the past 15 years he has urged the NBA rules committee to widen the court apron. He believes the change would improve player safety and spacing during games. The suggestion resurfaces amid ongoing discussions about court dimensions and game flow. Jackson's proposal has yet to be adopted by the league.
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