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Every few seasons, a proposal to shorten the shot clock resurfaces, championed by teams built to play fast and opposed by teams built to control tempo. Neither side is arguing about entertainment, whatever the public statements say — they’re arguing about which roster construction the rule change would favor.
The league’s own data shows scoring pace has followed roster trends more than rule changes for a decade, which hasn’t stopped either side from proposing rule changes anyway.
A tempo argument in a rules disguise
League data shows scoring pace tracks roster construction trends more closely than rule changes, even as both sides argue the rules debate on its merits.
What this means in practice
A recurring rules debate is often a proxy fight over which teams' roster strategy the league should reward.
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