The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before.
I don't know concretely if it's due to superstition, but any time a new rule is implemented into the NBA or a new piece of equipment or a new technology, there is always a transition and adjustment period by players and coaches and anyone involved with the game.
No one is above the law, not even the president. I believe perjury does meet at least the definition of high misdemeanor.