Three point shooting is getting out of hand in the NBA. This year there have been 37.5 three point attempts per game compared to 22.4 attempts per game 10 years ago. Three point shots are exciting when they go in but really boring when they don't, and that happens around 64% of the time.
With ratings down this year, the NBA just isn't going to sit back. They are very proactive when it comes to rule changes. They proved that when they basically eliminated take fouls a couple of years ago. But I still don't get the significance of the Emirates Cup but at least they are trying.
As a fan, I think I can live with 22 three point attempts per game, but how does the NBA achieve it? Eliminate the corner three? The corner three 3 point line is 22 feet from the basket, while the distance for a three pointer is at least 23 feet nine inches elsewhere. Eliminating this easier shot, should decrease three pointer attempts, but by how much, time will tell. One other good thing will come from getting rid of the corner three and that is stepping on the line which seems to happen once or twice per game. It is embarrassing for the player, but I think it irritates fans.
Another tweak, eliminate the corner three and make the three point line 24 feet or further elsewhere. How about limiting the amount of 3's a team can take per game or per quarter? Lets go with 3 attempts per quarter per team. We'd probably see only quality threes being attempted which is another bonus. Of course, to give teams a chance for exciting comebacks, there should be unlimited threes allowed in the final two minutes of a game (Limit attempts to 2 the first 10 minutes of the final quarter). Once the three attempt quota occurs, a team can still attempt 24 foot shots, but they only count as twos.
Finally, they can limit the amount of 3s that count, maybe 4 per half per team. I think eliminating the attempts is better though because it will lead to more quality shots. There is a downside cutting back threes and that is possibly more injuries because of fiercer action under the basket. More fouls too, which isn't the greatest thing when it comes to keeping the game entertaining.
Anyway, I expect the NBA to do something this summer.
