[dfwgator]

Yep, Dr. J changed the game probably more than any other player.

[DoodleBob]

Growing up outside Philadelphia, EVERYONE loved Dr J. I suspect there was a slight uptick in sprained wrists in the region when he joined the Sixers, from dunking on the playgrounds.

Just like many of us kids damaged our toes and feet after Texas A&M/Eagles barefoot placekicker Tony Franklin hit a 59-yard FG against Dallas.

[stylin19a]

** Dr. J changed the game probably more than any other player. **

Probably Wilt. Wilt caused at least 4 rule changes in the pros.

- Dunking Free Throws banned - Wilt would jump from behind the free-throw line and slam the ball through the basket before his feet touched the ground. Nobody has documented that he ever used it in a game, but Tex Winter was chairman of the Coaches Rules Recommendation Committee and saw Wilt do it in practice. Winter is the one who got the rule changed before Wilt could use it in a game.
Rules change where you must be behind the free-throw line until the ball hits the rim or passes through the basket. NCAA rule changed then adopted by NBA

- Wilt caused the NBA to widen the lane area from 12 feet to 16
- Wilt caused the offensive goaltending (no touch when the ball is within the cylinder) rule.
- Wilt caused the ban of an inbound pass over the backboard. NCAA rule changed then adopted by NBA