Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Too Many 3 -Pointers in Basketball - No Way

 The NBA is at a breaking point with three-point shooting (msn.com)

Every few years - the NBA is wanting to change the rules because of the 3-pony shot.

Are NBA teams now shooting too many 3-pointers? - SBNation.com

Somebody is always complaining it is ruining the game and shooters are too good (Seth Curry).

The NBA is obsessed with 3s, so let's finally fix the thing (espn.com)

I was watching one of my favorite sport shows today call PTI - "Pardon The Interruption." The two hosts were debating if the rule should be changed and both had valid points.

Pardon The Interruption | Videos | Watch ESPN

However, why don't coaches come up with a defense (i.e., Box-n-1, or In your face man to man) to shut down the shooters and deny the pass to the other players.

Most NBA players do not like to play defense for and extended period of time which is an important part of the "real" game of basketball. The NBA is Hollywood Basketball. It's about entertainment and not the true game.

How many teams have that many high percentage 3-point shooters that if the other team played tight man to man the shot would be nullified for most of the time. A Box-n-1 of Steph Curry with rotating fresh defenders would deny him open looks.

Where are the genius coaches that can design a defense to restrict the shooters. Most are in college and High School where players listen and earn the right to play through hard work and relentless defense.

Don't cater to the elite Hollywood players and coaches. The game is fine, call the fouls that are fouls and referee the game according to the rules. The NBA does neither and has not for years.

March Madness - YES!!