Often asked: When was the 3 point line introduced in nba?

When did NBA Add 3pt line?

The NBA didn’t cave in to use the 3-point shot until the 1979-80 season, which had the initial distance of 22 feet in the corners and 23.75 feet from behind the top of the key. Washington Bullets Kevin Grevey had the honor of making the first-ever shot from distance.

Who invented the 3-point line in basketball?

Some give credit to the ABL, a professional men’s basketball league that started play in 1961, when they made the arc an official part of their league. Puerto Rican teacher Eddie Ríos Mellado is known as the inventor of basketball’s three–point line – it is time that the rest of the world knows it.

What years was the 3-point line shortened?

The 3–point line was shortened during the 1994–95 and 1995–96 seasons, the years Steve Kerr and Tim Legler achieved above 50% on 3–point attempts.

Will the NBA add a 4 point line?

With nothing to do other than cutting player salaries, the NBA has randomly decided to implement a 4–point line once the 2019-20 season resumes.

When did the NBA allow dunking?

Guys like Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlin could dunk, but it was more of a force then finesse and style. It wasn’t until the late 60s that the modern dunk was invented, and it wasn’t invented in the NBA. In 1967 owners in many smaller cities that could not lure an NBA team, formed their own league.

Who is the youngest NBA player to score 10000?

LeBron James becomes youngest player to score 10,000 points!

Are NBA balls bigger than college?

The official size of the basketball used by the NBA is 29.5 inches in circumference. That’s the same size used throughout men’s college and high school basketball leagues. The WNBA uses a slightly smaller ball, measuring 28.5 inches in circumference. An NBA basketball must be inflated to a pressure of 7.5 to 8.5 PSI.

What NBA teams no longer exist?

Defunct teams

Team	City	Win–loss record
Chicago Stags	Chicago, Illinois	145–92
Cleveland Rebels	Cleveland, Ohio	30–30
Denver Nuggets	Denver, Colorado	11–51
Detroit Falcons	Detroit, Michigan	20–40

Was Kobe a better shooter than Jordan?

Kobe had a few things that he was better than Jordan at- he was taller, was a better pure shooter, and could shoot jumpers with either hand but Jordan had two things which made him a better scorer- First, he was much, much quicker.

How many 3s did Michael Jordan make?

Michael Jordan sank 581 three-pointers in his career.

How many 3s has Steph Curry made?

Curry racked up his 470 3s over 112 career playoff games (4.2 3PM per game); he is followed by LeBron James, who has 414 3s in 260 career playoff games (1.6 per game).

Is a three-point dunk possible?

In order to dunk from the 3 point line you would need 7.24 horizontal and 0.87. the current world record for long jump (0 vertical) is 8.99m. Its not totally impossible, but highly improbable. If we want to see someone do this, we need a long jumper who is at least 2 meters tall with relatively long hands.

Is there a 5 point play in basketball?

Dell Curry in 1995 and Kobe Bryant in 2003. A “5–point play” is basically a 4-point play plus a technical free throw (shot by person fouled on the three-pointer).

How do I get better at 3 pointers?

Start around five feet from the basket, and shoot until you make a shot all-net before moving back one step. Repeat the process until you get all the way back to the 3–point line. Continue shooting until you make an all-net 3–pointer.