Choose your favorite crossovers and dribbles from the NBA’s history. There will almost certainly be a “carrying” or uncalled discontinued dribbling violation somewhere in there. But recently, the NBA informed teams via memo that it will strictly enforce its policy against carrying, also known as “discontinued dribbles.” Jordan Poole became the first victim of this new point with three carrying violations against the Miami Heats on Tuesday.
Here are the three carry violations called on Jordan Poole tonight in Miami. Broadcast didn't catch the second one in real time, only slow motion. pic.twitter.com/vjVX1aCluh
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) November 2, 2022
As per the NBA rulebook, A player who is dribbling may not put any part of his hand under the ball and (1) carry it from one point to another or (2) bring it to a pause and then continue to dribble again. Most NBA points of emphasis are imposed initially and then often forgotten about. This was not an exception as well. The coach Steve Kerr confirmed after the match that he didn’t care to check the mail containing the memo, saying “I guess there was an email today. I didn’t check my email.” So clearly, Poole had no way of knowing about the newly introduced point prior to the match.
Steve Kerr said there was a memo today from the NBA that carrying calls would be an emphasis. Jordan Poole was called for three palming violations: “I guess there was an email today. I didn’t check my email.” pic.twitter.com/JtozV90LsQ
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) November 2, 2022
His teammate Draymond Green, who recently had a bad blood with Poole, also lent his support to the youngster. Green said, “Every guard in the NBA carries a lot. If it’s a point of emphasis all year, let’s see it.”
"Some of the best Ball handlers in the NBA carries a lot so if it's a point of emphasis, let's see it"
Draymond Green talks about the refs calling carrying on Jordan Poole the times in the game. @warriors #NBA #DubNation #3ptcnvrsn pic.twitter.com/8S9ehAGcIo
— The 3 Point Conversion (@3ptCnvrsn) November 2, 2022
The warriors’ star was definitely not pleased with the sudden decision and his reaction after being called out says it all.
Jordan Poole's reaction after being called for his third travel of the night 😂😅 pic.twitter.com/DHMudM7Quh
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 2, 2022
Is it childish? Yes. Absolutely. But is it perfect in every single way? Also, yes. Absolutely. Netizens are loving his reaction and turning it into a meme all over the internet.
