The NBA has decided to introduce a new rule that could change the game and especially make life easier for our very own Nikola Jokic! The new rule, already being tested in the NBA Summer League, changes how missed shots are recorded at the end of a quarter. A missed shot from the full length of the court in the final seconds of a quarter will no longer count against the individual player’s stats! Yes, you read that right — a shot that misses, basically a desperate heave, won’t ruin Jokic’s shooting percentage. This is expected to encourage players to take more long-distance shots when the shot clock is about to expire, as many have avoided such attempts to protect their stats. Unlike individual stats, the miss will count towards the team’s overall shooting percentage, but not the player’s personal stats. This is a game-changer for Nikola Jokic, who isn’t shy about taking deep shots, even when the situation looks hopeless. The Sombor native takes every chance he gets to shoot from afar, and now he can do it without fear of hurting his stats. The rule has three conditions to apply, and the NBA hopes this will bring more excitement and attempts in quarter endings. Is this the start of a new era in the NBA? Will Jokic become even more dangerous and unpredictable? One thing is clear — this rule will change how we watch basketball and stats. What do you think about this change? Will it really help Jokic or is it just another NBA trick to grab attention? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s for and who’s against!
