Zion was signed by the Pelicans on the 20th June 2019 via the NBA draft. Most memorably, JR Smith hit 11 threes in a game and Ty Lawson once made 10 consecutive threes, an NBA record to this day. Their 72-10 record still marks the only 70-win season in NBA history. Here are some players who, according to Basketball-Reference.com, have mastered the ancient art, along with some guys who could stand to … Jrue was traded to the Bucks, Etwaun was not made an offer, Miller was traded to OKC, Jahlil signed with the Pistons, F Jackson and K Williams were not made qualifying offers to extend their contracts. After all, he spurred the rule causing suspensions after 15 technicals when he picked up a mind-blowing 41 technicals during the 2000-01 season.. Wallace’s antics included shouting at referees, screaming “Ball don’t lie,” and in one humorous ejection, staring at a referee. Bird has a case as perhaps the most skilled player in history. When Dennis Rodman joined Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen for the 1995-96 season, the Bulls became nearly unbeatable. To clear the air though of any sense of this being a hit job, we should point out that this site has presented Wade time and time again as one of the very best players in the NBA. 1950-51 • After a free throw is made in the last three minutes, there is a jump ball (between the player who committed the foul and the player fouled) instead of possession for the team that committed the foul. When the Nuggets played the Blazers in December 2012, they missed all 22 of their three-point attempts. Bill Laimbeer was one of the most notorious players ever to throw an elbow, thrust a hip, or feign being fouled. It is the most common type of foul in basketball. Rasheed Wallace may be more synonymous with the technical foul than any player in NBA history. • Player fouls allowed per game increased from five to six. On Dec. 17, 1991, the Cavs took down the Heat 148-80, putting up the largest margin of victory in NBA history. Certainly, no player was ever showered with more boos or unflattering nicknames. Cleveland's record after the game was 13-8 and the Heat fell below .500 at 11-12. BI/Zo/Hart and 2 draft picks Hayes/NAW were traded in 6th July 2019. In basketball, a personal foul is a breach of the rules that concerns illegal personal contact with an opponent. 127 - Vern Mikkelsen, Minneapolis, 1950-51 to 158-59121 - Walter Dukes115 - Shawn Kemp A member of the ultra-exclusive 50-40-90 shooting club, his 6-9 length and high release allowed him to get his shot off against anybody. • Maximum roster size reduced from 12 to 10 players per team. But on one especially forgettable night, this Denver squad went ice-cold.