The 3-point shot is simply BAD MATH

[StrongLurk]

in 1980, the NBA probably didn't think the 3-point shot would be used like it is today. But honestly the problem is simply math...the 3 point shot should not be worth 50% more points than a 2-pointer. The 3-point shot is not much harder to make than a mid-range, yet counts for 50% more points.

The 3-point shot should really count for 2.5 points...that would assign it a more "fair" value and you'd see teams STOP shooting more threes than twos overnight. Granted it's too late to change this, but I don't think moving the 3-point line FURTHER AWAY is the answer either (this will just space the floor even more).

I think the NBA had the best balance of brand/entertainment in the mid-2000s through the mid-2010's...something like 06-2016 was really good. Nowadays everyone wants to play the same way and the product has became commoditized. Any real changes to the game will probably be too gimmicky or **** with historical stats too much.

[j3lademaster]

I think the mid-range will always have its place. In the 21 playoffs Durant shot a ridiculous 55% from 10ft to the 3pt line, and his ability to be automatic from there prevented a lot of Bucks runs from happening and allowed him to singlehandedly keep games within reach when his roleplayers were shitting the bed on wide open shots. Same with the finals that year, Middleton closed out 2 close games with a series of consistent midrange play.

The midrange is the most accessible shot in basketball. Over the course of a regular season you can chalk losses up to bad 3pt shooting nights and hope the law of averages brings you back, but in the playoffs where there's limited opportunity and you can't rely on volatility you need to be able to attack and hit the middies.

[StrongLurk]

I think the mid-range will always have its place. In the 21 playoffs Durant shot a ridiculous 55% from 10ft to the 3pt line, and his ability to be automatic from there prevented a lot of Bucks runs from happening and allowed him to singlehandedly keep games within reach when his roleplayers were shitting the bed on wide open shots. Same with the finals that year, Middleton closed out 2 close games with a series of consistent midrange play.

The midrange is the most accessible shot in basketball. Over the course of a regular season you can chalk losses up to bad 3pt shooting nights and hope the law of averages brings you back, but in the playoffs where there's limited opportunity and you can't rely on volatility you need to be able to attack and hit the middies.

We've got teams shooting more threes than twos...it's ridiculous and honestly boring.

[j3lademaster]

We've got teams shooting more threes than twos...it's ridiculous and honestly boring.I do agree it's kinda killing the regular season for me.

[Full Court]

in 1980, the NBA probably didn't think the 3-point shot would be used like it is today. But honestly the problem is simply math...the 3 point shot should not be worth 50% more points than a 2-pointer. The 3-point shot is not much harder to make than a mid-range, yet counts for 50% more points.

The 3-point shot should really count for 2.5 points...that would assign it a more "fair" value and you'd see teams STOP shooting more threes than twos overnight. Granted it's too late to change this, but I don't think moving the 3-point line FURTHER AWAY is the answer either (this will just space the floor even more).

I think the NBA had the best balance of brand/entertainment in the mid-2000s through the mid-2010's...something like 06-2016 was really good. Nowadays everyone wants to play the same way and the product has became commoditized. Any real changes to the game will probably be too gimmicky or **** with historical stats too much.

I don't disagree with your overall point, but I'm dead set against half points. Having scores with fractional points is just silly. They could do away with corner threes and move the line back another 5 feet or so.