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When did the NBA adopt the 24-second shot clock?
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Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls leaping into the air during the slam-dunk competition at NBA All-Star weekend in Chicago, February 6, 1988.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) officially adopted the 24-second shot clock during the 1954–55 season.1
The introduction of this rule was a strategic move to combat the lackluster pace of games at the time, as teams would often pass the ball repeatedly to run out the clock and protect a lead. By requiring teams to attempt a shot within 24 seconds of gaining possession, the league successfully encouraged a faster, more engaging style of play.21