<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article includes a list of references, but its sources remain unclear because it has insufficient inline citations . Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (April 2013) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article includes a list of references, but its sources remain unclear because it has insufficient inline citations . Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (April 2013) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> In basketball, a flagrant foul is a serious personal foul . A foul is considered flagrant when it involves excessive or violent contact that could injure the fouled player . A flagrant foul may be unintentional or purposeful; the latter type is simultaneously known as an "intentional foul" in the NBA . However, most intentional fouls are not considered "flagrant" and are performed safely as a necessity for time management . </P> <P> The NBA flagrant foul rule was enacted in the 1990 - 91 season, as an attempt to deter contact which, in addition to being against the rules, puts an opponent's safety and health at risk . According to the NBA rulebook, it applies to contact that puts safety and health at risk . </P>

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