Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni voiced his disapproval of the "Hack-a-Dwight" technique to ESPNLA.com before the team's matchup Thursday night against the Atlanta Hawks. "I'm not criticizing anybody, but it's part of the rules that's just not great," D'Antoni said. "We're an entertainment business. That's not entertaining for anybody."
The Lakers beat the Magic 106-97 on Tuesday with Howard tying his own all-time NBA record for free throw attempts in a game, going 25 of 39 from the line. Howard has struggled with free throws, shooting 49 percent from the line this season.
The scheme does minimize Howard's dominance, taking away his overpowering low post game. D'Antoni argues that the paying fans are being scruitinized by having to watch a free throw filled NBA matchup.
"I hate it for the fans," D'Antoni said."They can come to practice for free and watch them shoot 40-50 foul shots. They don't even have to pay for tickets. I'll invite them all."
Howard says he's no fan of the strategy but understands why teams do it. "It is boring," Howard said. "But for the other team they're trying to win. That's not fun, but guys will do what they got to do to win"
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