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Originally Posted by Bearcat
Practically nobody does... I can understand bigs developing, learning how to be more aggressive at the rim, work on footwork and moves, etc.. but, even layups get ridiculous at times. Even someone as skilled as Wiggins had issues finishing at times, and he obviously had no issues getting there.
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The game has evolved so much and guys have gotten so good at hitting 3s that the payoff just isn't there.
If you're a big man and you can either spend your time learning post moves or extend your range to 16 feet, you'll spend the time extending your range.
I think it's time the NBA takes a look at the 3 point line. The NFL realized that kickers were just too automatic so they adjusted the XP. The NBA has to recognize that shooting 33% on 3 pointers just isn't that tough anymore and when that's the case and you need to hit 50% on 2s to be equally efficient, why bother?
Yeah, there's some crotchety old man for me here. In the end, Golden State is universally seen as the most entertaining basketball out there right now and as much as I enjoy it, I can still only watch guys pass around the perimeter and huck 3s for so long. "Hurray...another 3 from the corner on a fast break....ugh".
I'd like to see some rule changes that bring a little balance back.