3 Point Line Has Ruined The Game

[tlance]

To be fair, nothing about Jokic makes sense. No way a guy built like, who's that unathletic, should be doing what he does. lol

It is because current rules and spacing allow skilled players to flourish.

In the 90s you couldn’t be more than a role player unless you were a physical freak because of how players were allowed to grab and hold on defense.

 

[logic]

To be fair, nothing about Jokic makes sense. No way a guy built like, who's that unathletic, should be doing what he does. lol

I don't know about that. He's still big, passes great, and shoots well. If Mark Eaton had had those skills back in the day the Jazz would likely have some rings.

 

[eaglesnut]

At least in 90's you had guys knocking the hell out of each and might even get a fight...while that's not great basketball...I'd rather watch that than guys missing 3's.

While I agree that the game is better and "more skilled" now, I disagree with the "far superior, and it isn't close" narrative. For YOU that may be the case, but clearly, not everyone feels the same.

A missed three is the worst play in basketball and the most boring play in pro sports. At least a kneel down has that emotional drain one way or the other. The finality of the contest. Same as dribbling out the clock. Still more exciting than a long fucking clank.

 

[tlance]

A missed three is the worst play in basketball and the most boring play in pro sports. At least a kneel down has that emotional drain one way or the other. The finality of the contest. Same as dribbling out the clock. Still more exciting than a long fucking clank.

Wrong.

Missed 3s lead to long rebounds and are more likely to be rebounded by the offensive team.

A missed layup on the other hand?

Very often lead to transition chances for the other team and layups and dunks for them.

Much easier to maintain defensive floor balance from a 3 point attempt.

 

[antone112]

You wanna know how to fix it?

4 point line

 

[eaglesnut]

You wanna know how to fix it?

4 point line

 

[shopson67]

In the end, you can't blame the 3 pointer. Blame the coaches and players.

 

[Pastafazul]

In the end, you can't blame the 3 pointer. Blame the coaches and players.

Coaches and players?

It’s the Commissioner. PERIOD

 

[broncosmitty]

Coaches and players?

It’s the Commissioner. PERIOD

What does Silver have to do with shot selection?

He was visibly annoyed last year at the AS game for what the players chose to do with their possessions.

 

[Pastafazul]

What does Silver have to do with shot selection?

He was visibly annoyed last year at the AS game for what the players chose to do with their possessions.

I take this f n personally

It was selig imo who was 100% responsible for steroids in baseball for more HRs

I feel changes to the GAME comes down from the commish

 

[broncosmitty]

I take this f n personally

It was selig imo who was 100% responsible for steroids in baseball for more HRs

I feel changes to the GAME comes down from the commish

You should take it personally.

 

[Mr. Friscus]

I've said what I've said!

I get it... NBA is about offense, totally get that.

But after watching the Celtics last night, man has that 3 point line screwed the game.

Yes Kristoff can shoot the 3 and the Celtics can for the most part but they are not Curry

Hell a player OVER 7 feet tall standing Behind the arc instead of inside on the block!?! Come on!!

Thoughts?

The reason players are jacking up 3's is because the analytics say it's the best strategy. An in-rhythm 3 has just as much (or more) likelihood of going in than a contested mid-range jumper, or even low post move.

Sports make changes all the time. The NBA needs to make changes to combat this clear imbalance. We've now had generations of players specializing in the 3, this isn't the 80's where even Larry Bird only took on average like 3 per game. He was still trying to get close to the basket.

I would either:
1. Make the court 2ft wider on each side and move the line back 2 ft.
2. Move the line back and have the 3 point circle cut off at the out of bounds line, no more corner 3.

The NBA knows they have a problem, most NBA fans complain about too many 3's. For some reason, soy-boy Adam Silver just doesn't want to do anything about it. He's fine with the league declining apparently. Baseball recently addressed multiple big-time complaints with the pitch clock to hurry up games, replay for close calls, and now a challenge system for balls and strikes. Sports can be tinkered with... but for some reason the NBA is fine with a very unpopular version of basketball.

 

[ElPatron1]

Disagree. But it does need tweaking.

The end of the Knicks/Pistons game is how the game should be, not a 3 point fest.

If they made the 3 point line longer somehow that would fix it

Not sure what they could do with the sides tho lol

 

[redseat]

Sports make changes all the time. The NBA needs to make changes to combat this clear imbalance. We've now had generations of players specializing in the 3, this isn't the 80's where even Larry Bird only took on average like 3 per game. He was still trying to get close to the basket.

Yes sports certainly do make changes on the regular. It's just annoying how reliant the Celtics are on the 3. When they don't fall, they don't play well. The Cs have a inside game but rarely use it... One dimensional basketball can only work for so long

 

[realityball]

Yes sports certainly do make changes on the regular. It's just annoying how reliant the Celtics are on the 3. When they don't fall, they don't play well. The Cs have a inside game but rarely use it... One dimensional basketball can only work for so long

I don’t think you could call the Celtics one dimensional … not even Pritchard

 

[redseat]

I don’t think you could call the Celtics one dimensional … not even Pritchard

I'm saying one dimensional ball isn't the way to go... Celtics aren't that but they imo (and the rest of the league) are too reliant on the 3

 

[tlance]

I'm saying one dimensional ball isn't the way to go... Celtics aren't that but they imo (and the rest of the league) are too reliant on the 3

No.

Celtics have a great balance.

They get to the rim and they move the ball to get open 3s when they can’t.

They are a good example of what modern offense should look like.

Would you prefer they trade some of those 3 point attempts for midrange jumpers that have a league wide success rate of about 40%?

 

[redseat]

No.

Celtics have a great balance.

They get to the rim and they move the ball to get open 3s when they can’t.

They are a good example of what modern offense should look like.

Would you prefer they trade some of those 3 point attempts for midrange jumpers that have a league wide success rate of about 40%?

Last few games they've seemed "balanced" so that's good. They do seem to play better when they aren't at full strength however.

 

[realityball]

I'm saying one dimensional ball isn't the way to go... Celtics aren't that but they imo (and the rest of the league) are too reliant on the 3

I see, but they pay the price when they do, so it’s all works out … live by the 3 die by the 3 … its tough watching when they miss and thrilling when they hit it
If it hurts, it’s their problem only, not the sport

 

[redseat]

I see, but they pay the price when they do, so it’s all works out … live by the 3 die by the 3 … its tough watching when they miss and thrilling when they hit it
If it hurts, it’s their problem only, not the sport

Yeah that's true...

It's just hilarious to see 7 foot guys not being in the paint but standing outside the arc and shooting the 3. Sure most of them can make it but they just need to turn around and drop ball into hoop... 3 is better than 2 obviously