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The implementation of zone defense changed the nature of the NBA and actually impacted the new 3-ball game we see now. Teams had to adapt to zone principles being allowed now, including soft double's and hedging without being called for illegal defense. Because teams did this, it created the Warriors more movement/motion based offense.
A lot of the past NBA stars (especially post players) would struggle a lot because of this rule. Jordan did a lot of his work with the fade away on the block area. That would allow teams to be able to double him routinely and still be able to rotate back on defense.
Don't take my word for it. You know who else thought Jordan would struggle against today's modern defensive? Michael Jordan himself.
Even Michael Jordan Thought Michael Jordan Would Struggle Against Modern Zone Defense
The implementation of zone defense changed the nature of the NBA and actually impacted the new 3-ball game we see now. Teams had to adapt to zone principles being allowed now, including soft double's and hedging without being called for illegal defense. Because teams did this, it created the Warriors more movement/motion based offense.
A lot of the past NBA stars (especially post players) would struggle a lot because of this rule. Jordan did a lot of his work with the fade away on the block area. That would allow teams to be able to double him routinely and still be able to rotate back on defense.
Don't take my word for it. You know who else thought Jordan would struggle against today's modern defensive? Michael Jordan himself.
Even Michael Jordan Thought Michael Jordan Would Struggle Against Modern Zone Defense