For NBA players, international hoops is a whole new ballgame

It is, of course, still basketball. But a few rule differences — some blaring, some subtle — in the international game vs. the NBA combine to create a vastly different on-court product.

For NBA players, international hoops is a whole new ballgame
A basketball player drives with the ball as two opponents defend.

It is, of course, still basketball. But a few rule differences — some blaring, some subtle — in the international game vs. the NBA combine to create a vastly different on-court product.