3 Point Line

[Bluesguru]

Anyone think the 3 point line ruined the game of basketball? I think it's abused way too much in today's game. I know the NBA or NCAA would never do away with it, but I think a cap on the number of 3 point shots a team can take per quarter would do some good. It would make the 3 point shot more situational which is what it was intended to be in the first place. JMO

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[Gecklund]

No it’s not abused. If you can consistently make 3s then why not take them?

 

[Bluesguru]

No it’s not abused. If you can consistently make 3s then why not take them?

Dick Vitale was complaining about it last night after the Kansas/Villanova game. He said they need to push the line back and widen the lane 4 inches to encourage more paint play. He said game is too boring with players just running up to the line and shooting 3's.................I've felt that way for a long time. I'd rather see some basketball than guys just spreading out and launching 3 pointers.............

 

[Voight]

Its just how this era is. In the 80s and 90s there wasn't a many 3s taken, partly because it was a lot easier to be physical and force your way to the basket. Now, refs are a lot more strict.

Besides, its helped certain players like Mike Miller, Kyle Korver make a lot of money and extend their careers. Its also spawned the whole 3 & D type of player.

 

[Vamos Rafa]

They actually shortened the distance in the mid 90s to increase the scoring. Just not sure when they went back to the normal distance.

The scoring is really up nowadays. A 91-82 scoreline used to be the final score 10 years ago. Now that's an end-of-the-third-quarter score.

 

[Stylizer1]

Its just how this era is. In the 80s and 90s there wasn't a many 3s taken, partly because it was a lot easier to be physical and force your way to the basket. Now, refs are a lot more strict.

Besides, its helped certain players like Mike Miller, Kyle Korver make a lot of money and extend their careers. Its also spawned the whole 3 & D type of player.

The league has become too soft. Fundamentally the skill is down and every big man thinks their a 3 point specialist. Allowing zone D makes it easier for players to get off shots and cloggs the middle. Stockton to Malone give and goes are a thing of the past because of it.

 

[bambamcam4ever]

Anyone think the 3 point line ruined the game of basketball? I think it's abused way too much in today's game. I know the NBA or NCAA would never do away with it, but I think a cap on the number of 3 point shots a team can take per quarter would do some good. It would make the 3 point shot more situational which is what it was intended to be in the first place. JMO

Yes, I don't know any other game where you get more points for scoring farther away from the goal aside from at Dave & Busters.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

Anyone think the 3 point line ruined the game of basketball? I think it's abused way too much in today's game. I know the NBA or NCAA would never do away with it, but I think a cap on the number of 3 point shots a team can take per quarter would do some good. It would make the 3 point shot more situational which is what it was intended to be in the first place. JMO

Ruined is too strong of a word, but I do think the game today (NBA) is less enjoyable because of it. I would be fine pushing the line back a bit.

 

[tony d]

Teams overuse them IMO. To me it seems like in some cases teams would rather go for a hard 3 than a easier 2 point play.

 

[Stylizer1]

the lack of man to man defense opens up the perimeter. Zone D clogs the lanes and has been worse imo.