The provided text appears to be a script for a video showcasing the "24 most cheating moments in NBA history." The content is a mix of humorous commentary and narration of various instances of players, coaches, and teams attempting to gain an unfair advantage or bend the rules in their favor. Some of the moments highlighted include flopping, sabotage, and other forms of cheating. The script also mentions rule changes made by the NBA to prevent certain types of cheating, such as the "no shadow rule" and the "Zaza rule."
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. In 2012, the NBA started handing out fines for flopping.
2. Marcus Smart was fined $10,000 for flopping on April 22, 2016.
3. From 2018 to 2020, James Harden averaged double-digit free throw attempts per game.
4. The NBA changed the rules to penalize players for jumping into defenders or using their off-arm to hook them, moves commonly used by James Harden.
5. As of the 2021-2022 season, these moves are no longer considered fouls.
6. James Harden's free throw average decreased from double-digit attempts to 7.7 after the rule change.
7. In 1993, Dennis Scott's backboard-shattering dunk led to the NBA instituting the "no shadow" rule.
8. The "no shadow" rule penalizes players for shattering backboards during games.
9. Dwight Howard was banned from farting during press conferences and shootarounds by his coach, Stan Van Gundy.
10. The Orlando Magic implemented a "no flatulence" policy during Howard's time with the team.
11. Dennis Rodman was not allowed to wear the number 69 on his jersey by NBA commissioner David Stern.
12. Rodman instead wore the number 70.
13. Russell Westbrook had an historically bad shooting night on January 12, 2022, going 5-14 from deep and 14-32 overall.
14. The Kings announced Westbrook as the "Ice Cold Player of the Game" and displayed a graphic with his name on the Jumbotron.
15. The "Big Boss" celebration, made popular by Sam Cassell, was banned in 2011.
16. LeBron James was fined $15,000 for using the celebration in 2021.
17. Shaquille O'Neal was a dominant player in his prime, but struggled with free throw shooting.
18. The NBA implemented a rule change to prevent teams from fouling Shaq on purpose during the final two minutes of games.
19. The "Hack-a-Shaq" strategy was used by teams to intentionally foul Shaq and put him at the free throw line.
20. Zaza Pachulia's play in the 2017 Western Conference Finals led to the implementation of the "Zaza rule" to prevent similar plays in the future.