1. FIBA Trapezoid Lane > NBA Rectangle Lane
It spaces the floor better and allows more back cuts to the basket; which are always entertaining to watch.
2. NBA 3pt line > FIBA 3pt line
For the same reasoning as number 1, it too spaces the floor better.
3. NBA 48 minute game (12 minute quarters) > FIBA 40 minute game (10 minute quarters)
No one wants to pay for such a short show!!!
4. FIBA Goaltending Rule > NBA Goaltending Rule
It only happens maybe five or six times per game... but it makes the game more interesting and dramatic. Imagine tapping out a game winning free-throw as it is rattling around the rim... DRAMA!!!
5. NBA 6 personal foul limit > FIBA 5 personal foul limit
No one wants to see star players in foul trouble every single game do they???
6. FIBA Ball > NBA Ball
I've always thought the NBA ball was too big... I know my hands aren't as big as players from the NBA but slightly smaller balls allow for better dribbling... less deflections, and require better rebounding instincts. Not to mention more people are able to dunk it...
7. FIBA time out rule > NBA time out rule
I like the fact that only the coach can call time outs... It gives the game more flow.
8. NBA playoff series format > FIBA single elimination format
Best of 3 would be a suitable compromise. And what's with all these back-to-backs in an official tournament? People want to see teams match up against each other with their better rested selves.
9. NBA Refs and FIBA Refs both suck....
-- when will they incorporate better technologies?
-- FIBA refs miss several calls due to lack of consistency among the different world leagues...
-- NBA refs miss calls due to owner intimidation and the Stern-factor... and for wanting to take the spotlight...