NBA - Abolish 3-Point Line?

Aloysius · #1 02-12-2007, 08:27 PM

What say you? Good or bad?

Scott Skiles, Doc Rivers among others chime in on the issue

True Hoop Guest Blogger Kevin Arnovitz Thoughts

-Al

Jack of Arcades · #2 02-12-2007, 08:42 PM

The 3-point line doesn't seem to have had an effect on scoring in the NBA.

I've never known anything other than the 3-point line, honestly, and I don't know how I'd feel about a game without it. If it would truly lead to a more motion oriented style of play I'd probably support it.

It seems to me that you have to consider zone defenses when talking about the three point debate.

MyTurn2Raise · #3 02-12-2007, 08:43 PM

I'm against it unless they increase the size of the lane

there will be too much bunching inside IMO.

jstnrgrs · #4 02-12-2007, 08:43 PM

I think a better idea would be to abolish free throws.

Richard Tanner · #5 02-12-2007, 08:51 PM

Oh sweet Zombie Jesus no! There's no reason to do it, except to bunch the players further inside, which won't help anything.

Funny note on that first article: It's nice to see Pacers GM D. Walsh cheering for keeping the 3 point line. If you listen closely you can probably still hear the echo of the Reggie, Reggie chants.

Cody

Aloysius · #6 02-12-2007, 08:52 PM

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It seems to me that you have to consider zone defenses when talking about the three point debate.

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Yeah if you allowed zone defense, there would just be crazy fouling as everyone just bunches and sags without 3-point threat.

Kind of interesting to mull over conceptually (really can't see League ever instituting this rule) as we see 3s become a bigger and bigger part of NBA game.

I think there are way too many 3s in college and they should move the line back (though I guess there's the parity issue).

-Al

kidcolin · #7 02-12-2007, 08:57 PM

The college 3 line is a joke.

I think the argument is legitimate, but I can't ever see getting rid of it. It's a two-edged sword: it provides some really exciting moments, but I think it ultimately makes the game less fun to watch.

Homer · #8 02-12-2007, 08:58 PM

I'd rather add a 4-point line.

SuperUberBob · #9 02-12-2007, 09:04 PM

No. This is like Skip Bayless arguing against abolishing field goals and extra points.

SBR · #10 02-12-2007, 09:05 PM

What about moving it back a foot? Or to the point where it starts in the corners of the court?