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The Evolution of Pace in the NBA: From “Seven Seconds or Less” to a League-Wide Sprint

The Evolution of Pace in the NBA: From “Seven Seconds or Less” to a League-Wide Sprint

In the early 2000s, the NBA was a different game. Teams lumbered up and down the court, relying on isolation plays and half-court offenses. Then came the Phoenix Suns, led by Steve Nash and Amar’e Stoudemire, and their revolutionary “Seven Seconds or Less” offense. It was a high-octane, fast-paced style of play that took the […]