Half court and beyond shots; should they be worth 4 points?

[Rake2204]

The last two minutes of a lot of games would turn into a ridiculous chuckfest. Don't like the idea.

Unfortunately you might be right on the money there.

I've definitely thought of the 4pt. line idea before (I think we all have) but I would have one slight variation. I'd only have it come into effect in the last 10-15 seconds of 4th quarter (and/or the final 10 seconds of subsequent overtimes). Even then, I'd be wary of the team who was down four that might be better served looking to score a quick two then foul, instead rifling an open half courter, yielding a wild miss and essentially ending the game.

Sometimes I think about how cool it'd be if a four point deficit was possible to overcome in one closing possession, even if your name wasn't Larry Johnson. But the line and all that just seems too fantastical, featuring too many wild reprucussions.

[Living Being]

No. This would turn the NBA into a joke gimmick like Slamball. Might as well have hot spots all over the court and a moving basket. Also, have "no rules" periods in the middle of the quarters where you can travel, go OB, etc. Also, allow a reward of 6 players on the court as long as you make a 4 pointer every 5 minutes. OH oh .......and have layups worth 1 point, regular dunks 2 pts, and specialty dunks 3-5 points.

[Marquis Daniels]

no, just no. no explanation needed. no.

[kentatm]

didn't those MTV Rock 'N" Jock basketball games have a four point shot?

it was something like there was another rim 10 feet higher than the normal one?

[bluechox2]

make shots beyond halfcourt worth 2 points

or maybe mix it up a little, 2 points and a foul shot
or 1 point and a foulshot

[jbryan1984]

I don't think it should. Adding something like that makes it seem like a circus act imo.

[bluechox2]

yea probably.
it shouldnt go unnoticed though, maybe keep a stat of howmany hit.

[Sarcastic]

didn't those MTV Rock 'N" Jock basketball games have a four point shot?

it was something like there was another rim 10 feet higher than the normal one?

I think they had 10 or 20 point shots too.

[ZenMaster]

was 'toine actually quoted for saying something like this? I always hear about it but have never seen it

"Because there are no fours." -- on why he shoots so many threes

Makes sense :)

[krazymofo]

You guys are retarded, there's already a 4point shot, it just requires a good shooter to hit a 3pt shot and receive a foul at the same time. Only a couple of players come to mind who've attempted this shot before.

[krazymofo]

A good skilled player who balance in the shot and foul at the same time**

[Rake2204]

I think they had 10 or 20 point shots too.

I'll throw my estimation hat into the ring as well. I thought they were 25 and 50 point baskets.

yea probably.
it shouldnt go unnoticed though, maybe keep a stat of howmany hit.

Agreed. If this statistic doesn't exist, it should.

[Mrofir]

Just wanna point out that if the 4pt line were the half court line, you couldn't shoot a 4pter in the half court offense without committing backcourt violation.

Anyway I like things how they are, but I think it'd be cool to incorporate nba jam type of scenario in an all star game or the rookie-soph game or something. Why stop at 4 pointers -- there should be hot spots that light up on the floor that can be worth up to 5, 6 something like that. I would find it much more entertaining than the current all star game to see Kobe take on a triple team to try to chuck up a 6 pointer. Furthermore, it would be up for debate whether hot spot shots would be eligible for goal tending to bring it down to actual point value. Would be equally entertaining seeing dwight howard trying to goaltend on a 6 pointer. All star game is a joke anyway

edit just read the last page of the thread. ha.

[Mr. Jabbar]

I'd love to this this implemented on an all-star game or w/e exhibition matches. The sole idea brings alot of instants "no way" but in the reality I doubt it would hurt the game that much if at all...

[livingby3's]

first thing that come to my mind when i enter this thread
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL5fwhjDbYU