The offensive player gathers with his right foot on the ground. He then takes two legal steps, before losing control of the ball. After regaining possession, a player is allowed to regain his pivot foot and pass or shoot prior to that foot returning to the ground. This is legal. https://t.co/0hVqgHw3w7
— NBA Referees (@OfficialNBARefs) February 12, 2019
NBA statement—league says Magic Johnson’s comments about Ben Simmons do not constitute tampering. pic.twitter.com/5OqIQVzjRb
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) February 12, 2019