If the NBA moved to a 1's and 2's scoring system.

[russwest0]

Which team would be the best and how do you anticipate how starting lineups around the league would change?

[tpols]

the best 2 pt shooting team.. since they get 100% bonus instead of 50%

[Milbuck]

The Spurs would shit on the league.

[Cocaine80s]

what counts as a 1?

[atljonesbro]

Would FT's still be 1 point?

[tpols]

Would FT's still be 1 point?

theyd have to be half pt for it to make any sense

[RoundMoundOfReb]

the best 2 pt shooting team.. since they get 100% bonus instead of 50%
This. How are fouls handled?

[russwest0]

Would FT's still be 1 point?

no, they'd be half the point total of whatever shot you are attempting

[russwest0]

This. How are fouls handled?

the same as before, 50% of whatever your shot attempt is.

[Cocaine80s]

so 3 pointers count as 2? And 2pointers count as 1?


i dont see how this would be a big differene

[Jameerthefear]

what does this change wtf

[russwest0]

i dont see how this would be a big differene


what does this change wtf

:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[Kblaze8855]

The fts would be the issue.

What can you do with Kevin Durant when a 3 is worth double a layup and a touch foul gets you to the Ft line to possibly walk away with double the points of a layup?

Cant have half points. Who ever played with half points? Playing 1s and 2s a FT would still be one. And that would make James Harden top 5 dead or alive.

First play of the new league Jamal Crawford would flop on a made 2 point shot get the foul....make the 3 point play....shoot a technical FT when the opposing coach raises hell...and put his team 4 normal field goals up.

It may well end Hack a Shaq though. splitting the FTs would be just fine.....

[tpols]

what does this change wtf

long range shots would be worth double close shots instead of 1.5. 2>1.5.

Honestly, anyone thats ever played a game of 1on1 knows this

[Jameerthefear]

long range shots would be worth double close shots instead of 1.5. 2>1.5.

Honestly, anyone thats ever played a game of 1on1 knows this
o. this thread is stupid as f*ck then.

[Cocaine80s]

if you do the math its all the same.

10 three pointers=20 points
10 two pointers=10 points


In regular nba
10 three pointers=30 points
10 2 pointers= 20 points



The point difference is always the same...

[RoundMoundOfReb]

the same as before, 50% of whatever your shot attempt is.
So half points? Best 3 point shooting team wins easily.

[zoom17]

There is a reason it is what it is today:hammerhead:

[russwest0]

if you do the math its all the same.

10 three pointers=20 points
10 two pointers=10 points


In regular nba
10 three pointers=30 points
10 2 pointers= 20 points



The point difference is always the same...

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Wang Zhi Zhi]

teams should get 1 ft instead of 2

[Cocaine80s]

im so confused

[russwest0]

The fts would be the issue.

What can you do with Kevin Durant when a 3 is worth double a layup and a touch foul gets you to the Ft line to possibly walk away with double the points of a layup?

Cant have half points. Who ever played with half points? Playing 1s and 2s a FT would still be one. And that would make James Harden top 5 dead or alive.

First play of the new league Jamal Crawford would flop on a made 2 point shot get the foul....make the 3 point play....shoot a technical FT when the opposing coach raises hell...and put his team 4 normal field goals up.

It may well end Hack a Shaq though. splitting the FTs would be just fine.....

you could just switch it to 1 fta for a 1 and 2 fta's for a 2

[Wang Zhi Zhi]

if you do the math its all the same.

10 three pointers=20 points
10 two pointers=10 points


In regular nba
10 three pointers=30 points
10 2 pointers= 20 points



The point difference is always the same...
:lol

[RoundMoundOfReb]

if you do the math its all the same.

10 three pointers=20 points
10 two pointers=10 points


In regular nba
10 three pointers=30 points
10 2 pointers= 20 points



The point difference is always the same...

Team A gets: 5 FGs 2 Long Distance
Team B gets: 6 FGs 1 Long Distance

Current Rules:

13-12 Lead for Team B

Adjusted Rules:

7-7 Tie

So counting the Long distance shot as double as opposed to 1.5x has a big impact and this is just a small example. Can be much more drastic.

[Cocaine80s]

Team A gets: 5 FGs 2 Long Distance
Team B gets: 6 FGs 1 Long Distance

Current Rules:

13-12 Lead for Team B

Adjusted Rules:

7-7 Tie

So counting the Long distance shot as double as opposed to 1.5x has a big impact.

:biggums:

lol wtf is this gay ass idea op

[Milbuck]

if you do the math its all the same.

10 three pointers=20 points
10 two pointers=10 points


In regular nba
10 three pointers=30 points
10 2 pointers= 20 points



The point difference is always the same...
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-83Z6hZKo_tI/UX_KnC0l3iI/AAAAAAAACG8/x2-dt9X7ts0/s400/Confused-GIF%5B1%5D.gif

im so confused
:oldlol:

[RoundMoundOfReb]

:biggums:

lol wtf is this gay ass idea op
It's not his idea. It's typically how most people play 1-on-1.

[Cocaine80s]

It's not his idea. It's typically how most people play 1-on-1.
but its retarded for 5 on5

[iamgine]

Top 5 would be:

1. Durant
2. Lebron
3. Curry
4. Harden
5. Love

[hahaitme]

Aka streetball rules

Wtf @ some of the answers in the thread tho. A 3 pointer is 150% of a regular FG. With 1s and 2s scoring, a 2 is 200% of a regular FG. How hard is that to get lol

It basically turns the 3pt shot into a 4pt shot.

To answer OP: whoever the best 3pt team right now would benefit the most

[MavsSuperFan]

Which team would be the best and how do you anticipate how starting lineups around the league would change?
That would make 3 point shooting more important.

Currently a 2 point shot is worth 66% a 3 pointer

under your system (if I understood it correctly) the 2 point shot would only be worth 50% a 3.

[MavsSuperFan]

if you do the math its all the same.

10 three pointers=20 points
10 two pointers=10 points


In regular nba
10 three pointers=30 points
10 2 pointers= 20 points



The point difference is always the same...
:biggums: :biggums: :lol :lol :lol :lol

[JUDGE WITNESS]

this is retarded and u should feel bad about urself

[GimmeThat]

Dwight Howard basketball.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

this is retarded and u should feel bad about urself

You mean Cocaine and Jameer should feel bad about themselves, right?

[Im so nba'd out]

You can tell the people who never played streetball a day in their life.If you think it would make no difference your stupid...........

[GimmeThat]

You can tell the people who never played streetball a day in their life.If you think it would make no difference your stupid...........

short people should shoot 3s. tall people belong within the 3 point line. and the only exception are those who play like Charles Barkley.

like that?

[rhowen4]

would be RIP big man even more

[bdreason]

As a Warriors fan I fully endorse this change.

[Warfan]

Warriors would win the championship, so great idea :applause:


if you do the math its all the same.

10 three pointers=20 points
10 two pointers=10 points


In regular nba
10 three pointers=30 points
10 2 pointers= 20 points



The point difference is always the same...

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Trollsmasher]

if you do the math its all the same.

10 three pointers=20 points
10 two pointers=10 points


In regular nba
10 three pointers=30 points
10 2 pointers= 20 points



The point difference is always the same...
this is the worst post of all time

[j3lademaster]

Stephen Curry = GOAT then. Shooting 30% from 3 would equal shooting 60% from 2. This is how I see it: Mid range shooting ability has zero value, moreso than now; more cheap possessions of 3 point chucking; rim will be a lot easier to attack because the floor is even more stretched out than now. Think about it, a 25% 3 pt shooter currently would be equivalent to a 33% 3 pt shooter under these rules.

[Element]

lol op

[kureyşi-gospurs]

so 3 pointers count as 2? And 2pointers count as 1?


i dont see how this would be a big differene

I don't see there being any difference.

[HurricaneKid]

The educational system in the US makes me weep .

It is exactly the same as if 3s were worth 4 points. Which is all anyone would shoot until the end of the game. And Steph Curry >>>>>> Michael Jordan.

[HurricaneKid]

if you do the math its all the same.

10 three pointers=20 points
10 two pointers=10 points


In regular nba
10 three pointers=30 points
10 2 pointers= 20 points



The point difference is always the same...

Scenario A: down TEN baskets

Scenario B: down FIVE baskets

::weeps for your remedial math teacher::

[KrizMiz]

just remove the 2 fta and give him 1 instead - problem with the ft solved

oh qait, then durant wont be scoring over 10pts a game :/

[aj1987]

if you do the math its all the same.

10 three pointers=20 points
10 two pointers=10 points


In regular nba
10 three pointers=30 points
10 2 pointers= 20 points



The point difference is always the same...
Please tell me that you're European.

[EwingMan]

if you do the math its all the same.

10 three pointers=20 points
10 two pointers=10 points


In regular nba
10 three pointers=30 points
10 2 pointers= 20 points



The point difference is always the same...

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[AintNoSunshine]

no, they'd be half the point total of whatever shot you are attempting


you're basically saying 3pters are now 4pts right? fukkin dumbazz half points:facepalm

[VIntageNOvel]

if you do the math its all the same.

10 three pointers=20 points
10 two pointers=10 points


In regular nba
10 three pointers=30 points
10 2 pointers= 20 points



The point difference is always the same...

the best part is that he's still confused and wondering why people laughing at him :lol


im so confused


and he got banned before finding the answer, rest not in peace :roll:

[tmacattack33]

Kyle Korver would be an all-star

[ArbitraryWater]

long range shots would be worth double close shots instead of 1.5. 2>1.5.

Honestly, anyone thats ever played a game of 1on1 knows this

.. but you still only get 1 more point? am i having a brain cramp?

hmm


and wtf is that vintagenoel guy laughing at when he cant explain it for shit? lmfao

[MavsSuperFan]

.. but you still only get 1 more point? am i having a brain cramp?

hmm


and wtf is that vintagenoel guy laughing at when he cant explain it for shit? lmfao
The difference is a 3 would be worth double the value of a 2 point shot.

using a system of 1's and 2's would be the same as increasing the value of a 3 point shot to 4 points.

1/2 = 2/4

[rule1223]

.. but you still only get 1 more point? am i having a brain cramp?

hmm


and wtf is that vintagenoel guy laughing at when he cant explain it for shit? lmfao
A 2 pointer is more worth more compared to 1 point in the new system, then a 3 pointer compared to a 2 pointer

If you shoot two 2 pointers = 4points, the other team needs four 1 point baskets to tie
If you shoot two 3 pointers = 6 points, the other team needs only three 2 point baskets to tie

and for the new system, foul shots are usually just 1 fta for 1 point, 2 i believe for 2 pointers with no and-1s, when fouled on a shot attempt if it goes in, then you get the point and the other team gets the ball, if you miss you get the ball back (streetball rules, although no one rly plays with fta)

[VIntageNOvel]

.. but you still only get 1 more point? am i having a brain cramp?

hmm


and wtf is that vintagenoel guy laughing at when he cant explain it for shit? lmfao


Holy shit, im dying, youre either his alt or just as dumb as he is

read this retard :roll: hurricanekid sum it up nicely


Scenario A: down TEN baskets

Scenario B: down FIVE baskets

::weeps for your remedial math teacher::

typical bran's stan iq
maybe you should post less so your stupidity doesnt really get exposed

[ArbitraryWater]

A 2 pointer is more worth more compared to 1 point in the new system, then a 3 pointer compared to a 2 pointer

If you shoot two 2 pointers = 4points, the other team needs four 1 point baskets to tie
If you shoot two 3 pointers = 6 points, the other team needs only three 2 point baskets to tie

and for the new system, foul shots are usually just 1 fta for 1 point, 2 i believe for 2 pointers with no and-1s, when fouled on a shot attempt if it goes in, then you get the point and the other team gets the ball, if you miss you get the ball back (streetball rules, although no one rly plays with fta)

perfect.. thanks

first good explanation :applause:

[DatAsh]

if you do the math its all the same.

10 three pointers=20 points
10 two pointers=10 points


In regular nba
10 three pointers=30 points
10 2 pointers= 20 points



The point difference is always the same...

Think of it like making 3 pointers worth 4 points and free throws worth 2 points.

[DatAsh]

The fts would be the issue.

What can you do with Kevin Durant when a 3 is worth double a layup and a touch foul gets you to the Ft line to possibly walk away with double the points of a layup?

Cant have half points. Who ever played with half points? Playing 1s and 2s a FT would still be one. And that would make James Harden top 5 dead or alive.

First play of the new league Jamal Crawford would flop on a made 2 point shot get the foul....make the 3 point play....shoot a technical FT when the opposing coach raises hell...and put his team 4 normal field goals up.

It may well end Hack a Shaq though. splitting the FTs would be just fine.....

You'd have to shoot less free throws. A shooting foul in front of the line would net you 1 free throw worth 1 point. A shooting foul behind the line would give you 2 free throws worth 1 point each.

Still wouldn't work.

[MavsSuperFan]

Thinking about it more, this change would fundamentally change the NBA.

Think about shooting percentages.

Currently shooting 40% from beyond the arch is = to shooting 60% from inside the arch.

4/10 From beyond the arch = 12 points
6/10 from inside the arch = 12 points.

40% from 3 = 60% from 2

Under a 1's and 2's system:

4/10 from beyond the arch = 8 points
8/10 from inside the arch = 8 points.

40% shooting from beyond the arch = 80% from inside the arch.
30% shooting from beyond the arch = 60% from inside the arch
25% shooting from beyond the arch = 50% from inside the arch

All GMs would start loading up on long range shooters and disregard post play even further.
Only Dunks would be seen as a good shoot, other than 3s

[no pun intended]

But seriously, how hard is it for people to grasp that 3:2 does not equate to 2:1?