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Originally posted by rockhoward
Yes, but the 3 point shot is similarly unnecessary.
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Not really. Contrary to what many believe, the 3 pt shot was not adopted to reward the distance shot. It was adopted to open up the middle of the court -- by dragging the defense away from the basket. In other words, the 3 pt shot was adopted to solve a problem of the court being too clogged up in the middle. And it had the intended effect, which is why the rule remains. Your ginmmick, excuse me, rule, is cute and clever, but does not address anything -- kinda like that league that put in the extra point for steals in the back court . . . maybe you can sell your idea to them