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by keithold is a prodigal bagger on March 17th, 2007
G'day toxicity9095,
Thank you for your question.
The NBA free throw line is 4.5 metres or 15 feet from the backboard. However, it is 13 feet from the front of the rim.
I have attached sources for your reference.
Regards
Reference
Wikipedia Free Throw
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_throw
NBA Rules
http://www.nba.com/analysis/rules_9.html?nav=ArticleList
Better Basketball
http://www.betterbasketball.com/basketball-court-dimensions/
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