The 3-point shot was created for people who couldn't play basketball

[Mantis Toboggan M.D.]

I mean... It may not be a popular opinion on the Coli of all places .... which is why im surprised the OP even bothered to post it here..

But its true. He's absolutely right. Ive heard about this for years. When Bill Russel, Wilt, Big O and them came into the league and started stuntin on all these 5'11 white dudes, they then added the 3 pt shot to even the odds and give the less gifted players a chance to make an impact... A lot of old time basketball purists believe that the 3 pt shot actually ruined the game. The original point of basketball was to find the highest % shot and take it. The highests % shot was meant to be as close to the basket as possible. The philosophy against the 3 pointer was that you shouldnt be rewarding players for taking lower % shots. A shot from down town should be a high risk low reward decision, and teams should be encouraged to find a better shot instead. When it was first introduced some people feared that the game would one day evolve to the point where the 3 pt shot became the primary option for most offenses, which would effectively kill basketball and turn it into a wacky 3 pt contest.

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Not everyone can be gifted genetically like wilt or Shaq or LeBron or Dwight. Everyone can develop a jump shot. It's kinda like the introduction of the forward pass in football.

 

[Taadow]

*stopped reading when he started talmbat 300-foot home runs*

 

[DonKnock]

Not everyone can be gifted genetically like wilt or Shaq or LeBron or Dwight. Everyone can develop a jump shot. It's kinda like the introduction of the forward pass in football.

Another thing that keeps cacs in the game?

 

[Malta]

Stupid, especially since there was a time when two leagues existed side by side, one had the 3 point line (ABA) and the other didn't (NBA). The ABA at the time was considered the more exciting league and had higher scoring teams with more open ended styles of play.

Nevermind the fact the ABA teams had a winning record vs NBA teams in interleague games

 

[bnm8907]

What? That doesn't make any sense. If you're too small. too slow and can't dribble. You ain't getting your 3 off

If you cant get a three point shot off you should not be on the court. There is no place for you at all then.

 

[bnm8907]

I mean... It may not be a popular opinion on the Coli of all places .... which is why im surprised the OP even bothered to post it here..

But its true. He's absolutely right. Ive heard about this for years. When Bill Russel, Wilt, Big O and them came into the league and started stuntin on all these 5'11 white dudes, they then added the 3 pt shot to even the odds and give the less gifted players a chance to make an impact... A lot of old time basketball purists believe that the 3 pt shot actually ruined the game. The original point of basketball was to find the highest % shot and take it. The highests % shot was meant to be as close to the basket as possible. The philosophy against the 3 pointer was that you shouldnt be rewarding players for taking lower % shots. A shot from down town should be a high risk low reward decision, and teams should be encouraged to find a better shot instead. When it was first introduced some people feared that the game would one day evolve to the point where the 3 pt shot became the primary option for most offenses, which would effectively kill basketball and turn it into a wacky 3 pt contest.

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This makes some sense.

However, its clear to see that old heads are tight about curry and the warriors

 

[SunZoo]

This nikka keep hitting 40 foot shots so accurately they gonna start questioning if they should start giving extra credit and just make a 4 point line.

 

[DonKnock]

This nikka keep hitting 40 foot shots so accurately they gonna start questioning if they should start giving extra credit and just make a 4 point line.

Yea I heard that on TV yesterday actually


To be honest they need to widen the court and extend the 3pt lint in the corner tho.

shyt is like getting to move the field goal up 5 yards if you're kicking from a hash instead of the middle

 

[SunZoo]

Yea I heard that on TV yesterday actually


To be honest they need to widen the court and extend the 3pt lint in the corner tho.

shyt is like getting to move the field goal up 5 yards if you're kicking from a hash instead of the middle

It would piss people off so much, but I bet you more people would watch, just to be pissed.

It might not happen in the next two years or so but it's coming. I agree on extending the 3 on the sides too.