NBA all star game : 168 threes attempted
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I actually watched that last night (my 9 year old is seemingly obsessed with this after playing NBA 2K).
That game last night was awful not because of the insane amount of 3s. That game was awful last night because no defense gets played and people treat the game like a joke.
There's no incentive. It makes it for a very uncompetitive and uninteresting game.
That game last night was awful not because of the insane amount of 3s. That game was awful last night because no defense gets played and people treat the game like a joke.
There's no incentive. It makes it for a very uncompetitive and uninteresting game.
All star games seem a little dated nowadays. No one is going risk an injury and it’s a glorified exhibition. I don’t think many would care/miss if they went away, and they just announced the all stars.
What made the Rising Stars work was putting in an all G-League team. Those guys were actually hungry and trying to prove themselves. Which made their opponents have to play harder too.
A huge difference from what we saw yesterday with the Gazillion dollar prima donna stars loafing up and down the court.
If they really want the All Stars to give some effort, maybe they ought to pit them against a G-League team.
Turned it on for a minute and watched a bunch of dudes stand around watching other dudes shoot half court shots. Turned it off and watched Forensic Files.
NBA just wants all offense. They think it draws more viewers. I myself don't like watching games if all they're doing is trading baskets.
Don't get me wrong, I like to see my team score a lot of points. But a lot of points should come from playing smothering defense too. Defense that blocks shots, and causes turnovers that turn into fast break points.
I think it's more of a flex to beat a team 80-50, than score 100+ points and only win 105-98 or if it's NBA 141-132.
Don't get me wrong, I like to see my team score a lot of points. But a lot of points should come from playing smothering defense too. Defense that blocks shots, and causes turnovers that turn into fast break points.
I think it's more of a flex to beat a team 80-50, than score 100+ points and only win 105-98 or if it's NBA 141-132.
Am I the only one who thinks defense is entertaining? I love seeing a chase down block, a big steal.
Here’s an idea to flip the game on its head…make midrange shots 3 points and everything else 2.
Most players shoot a fairly low percentage from midrange even with it being the easiest shot to get. They don’t practice it.
Imagine defenses scheming to protect the midrange area and offenses scheming to get shots in that area. You can back up and shoot long twos all day. No one will even guard you. But if you want to get off a midrange three, it’s going to be a challenge.
I know it will never happen, but it would completely flip strategy and make the game much more interesting, imo.
Most players shoot a fairly low percentage from midrange even with it being the easiest shot to get. They don’t practice it.
Imagine defenses scheming to protect the midrange area and offenses scheming to get shots in that area. You can back up and shoot long twos all day. No one will even guard you. But if you want to get off a midrange three, it’s going to be a challenge.
I know it will never happen, but it would completely flip strategy and make the game much more interesting, imo.
The sports world is ripe for another model for a sports league: one where other than a basic, average salary (75 K-ish) to live on, every thing else is performance based on a team level. Make play-offs, 20 percent bump; second round, another 10, win championship, another 10. Send all the "entertainers" to the nba; this league reserved for ballers
I hate the NBA. Lebron and his fakeness just makes me sick how much I dislike him. Also Steph the chef whatever the f Curry and his mouthpiece, just wanna slap it out of his mouth.
The game is destroyed for NBA, college, now high school and middle to on down. Coaches suck, refs suck, it’s just a game and I don’t know why I still love it. Just such an abomination.
The game is destroyed for NBA, college, now high school and middle to on down. Coaches suck, refs suck, it’s just a game and I don’t know why I still love it. Just such an abomination.
Steph Curry has ruined basketball. I've disliked that dude since 2015. You got dudes pulling up for 3 on their toilets now. Basketball is ruined.
They shoiuld move the game to after the NBA finals so guys aren't so worried about getting hurt.
That’s not possible now. Guys are too strong & skilled offensively. They have the advantage of knowing where they’re trying to get to, more space to do it in, and more ways to finish. Guys are legit trying to guard. The offense is just that good now. Unless they change rules to help the defense, it won’t happen. And I don’t know a single professional sports league of any type that wants to hamper offense.
Bring back hand-checks. Rule changes need to be made. Defense is basically impossible now.
There is truth to this. I often think about 2015.
Kentucky
Wisconsin
Duke
Virginia
Notre Dame
Arizona
Put any of those teams from that year into this year's field. They'd blow everyone out by 20.
They still hand check now. Constant hand on and off with grabs. I think it’s the freedom of movement with the gather and steps that make it tougher to guard. Could be a good place to start with rules.
Moving the 3 point line back would be good too.
Watch the 1993 or 2001 All Star Games
They played competitively in the 1st quarter
No comparison to that joke last night
I remember the old ones, it’s like last night Dame being in the same sentence as Jordan being the only two to win 2 different all star events in one weekend. Shouldn’t even count because Jordan played Defense in the all star game just like Kobe would.
Yes, if it’s real defense. I have no desire to go back to 1990’s style grab, hold, hand check, etc. That isn’t the answer.
I really don't understand the game of soccer, but I don't think I've ever seen a second of the sport where every single individual om the field wasn't busting tail. Seems to be a very intense sport. And the uniforms colors and patterns are really pretty. 🤩
Where the shots were taken from wasn’t the point. The point is there was no defense, no plays, not even isolation moves. Just run to the line and shoot uncontested.
I am 54 and out of shape, and was slow with only a 12” vertical when I was in shape. But I could have scored 20 in that game with the defense they were playing (whereas in a real game I doubt I’d get even one shot to near the rim/backboard).
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