NBA commissioner Adam Silver is actively addressing the issue of 3-point shooting in the league, asserting, “We are on it.” This statement underscores the league’s commitment to evaluating potential adjustments to the 3-point line.
During his recent appearance on “The Herd,” Silver discussed the evolving landscape of basketball and the implications of a potential change to the 3-point line. He expressed concern that if all offenses begin to mirror one another, the unique identities of teams may be compromised.
“At the same time, the league is going through a transformation,” Silver noted, highlighting the remarkable skills of players like Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic, who are redefining the role of big men in the sport. Reflecting on past conversations with former commissioner David Stern, he recalled discussions about the need for more skill and less physicality in the game.
Silver emphasized that any changes to the 3-point line would not be made hastily. “We’re sort of going through a process now, seeing how these players are adapting to the new rules and figuring out whatever changes we should make,” he explained.
While he acknowledged ongoing discussions about the 3-point line, Silver pushed back against the notion that it must be moved back immediately. He expressed concern that such a change could congest the area under the basket, leading to less attractive gameplay.
“I assure you, we are on it. I think it’s a very fixable issue … we will tweak it. We will correct those issues,” he stated, indicating a proactive approach to the matter.
Currently, the Boston Celtics lead the NBA with an impressive 49.4 attempts from beyond the arc this season, while the Denver Nuggets sit at the bottom with 31.1 attempts. The Memphis Grizzlies, on the other hand, are scoring at a remarkable pace, averaging 122.9 points per game.
For context, during the 2014-15 season, the Houston Rockets led the league with 32.7 attempts from deep, while the Golden State Warriors dominated with an average of 110.0 points per game. In comparison, the Phoenix Suns recorded just 24.7 attempts from beyond the arc in the 2004-05 season.
At present, the Cleveland Cavaliers (34-5) and Oklahoma City Thunder (33-6) hold the best records in their respective conferences. The Rockets and Grizzlies rank second and third in the Western Conference, while the Nuggets are fresh off their championship win last season, with the Milwaukee Bucks having triumphed over the Suns in the 2021 NBA Finals.
Silver praised the competitive nature of the current NBA landscape. “I think the fact that now we’re selling competition in every market and from a television standpoint, too, whether it’s Oklahoma City, whether it’s San Antonio, whether it’s Salt Lake City, that those teams are in a position, when well managed, to compete in the same way the large markets can,” he remarked.
The champions of the last six seasons include the Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors, Bucks, Lakers, and Raptors. This recent stretch follows the Warriors’ remarkable run of four championships in eight years, alongside LeBron James’ teams winning four titles in nine seasons, including the Miami Heat and the Cavaliers.
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