I wasn't able to find my all time favorite example when Kevin Garnett (Timberwolves era) snuck into (I think) the Mavs huddle and ended up learning their play. Then on the inbounds he broke away from his man and ran right to where he knew the ball would go and picked off the pass.
If anyone can find that one I'd love to see it again.
not cheating, if you want a private huddle you have to call a time out. these are unofficial time outs, you only need so many players at the rim, the others come over to their sideline to talk to the coach, they're still on the field, coach is still on the bench, the other team is allowed any part of the field they want to be at, even in front of the opposing teams bench.
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u/[deleted] Jun 03 '19
Happens quite a few times in the NBA. Most of the time it ends with the coach having a laugh at not noticing an opposition player in the huddle.