He was the primary defender, not a secondary defender, so restricted area
doesn't apply
He may establish a legal guarding position inside the Restricted Area if the offensive player received the ball inside the lower defensive box or he is the primary defender
Welcome to our first installment of the NBA Rule Authority. Throughout the 2011-12 season, we will be posting on this page explanations to some of the NBA's more complicated rules to help fans better enjoy the game. First up is the NBA's Block-Charge rule, which involves contact between an offensive and defensive player. Just below is our plain-English explanation of the Block-Charge rule, followed by four video examples. Check back for additional installments and other…
