The NBA has seen a rise in offensive numbers over the last 10 years, as the league has prioritized its rules to cater to high-scoring games. While the trend has helped offensive output, it has caught the ire of both Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and Warriors coach Steve Kerr, who hopes to see subtle rule changes going forward. The NBA's prioritization of offense began prior to the 1997-98 season, when the league outlawed hand-checking, allowing more freedom of movement for players.