Mark Cuban Comments on NBA Potentially Changing Hack-a-Shaq Rules

On Thursday, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said a new rule could address the so-called Hack-a-Shaq strategy that targets poor free-throw shooters, and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was not a fan.

According to Anthony Slater of the Oklahoman, Cuban did not mince words when asked for his thoughts. 

“If Adam wants to get rid of Hack-a-Shaq, he’s wrong. Dead wrong. Absolutely 100 percent wrong,” Cuban said. “If it’s about speeding up the game, get rid of the dumb s–t like when the guy’s rolling the ball on the floor, keep the five-second call going.”

The strategy was named for NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, who averaged 23.7 points per game during his career but shot just 52.7 percent from the free-throw line. Teams would foul him on purpose and take their chances with him at the line.

Several teams still use it today, including the Portland Trail Blazers in their series against the Los Angeles Clippers. Portland has sent 43 percent …

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