NBA Explores Rule Changes to Counter 3-Point Shooting Dominance

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NBA Explores Rule Changes to Counter 3-Point Shooting Dominance
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The NBA is witnessing a surge in 3-point shooting, with every team averaging 30 or more attempts per game. Commissioner Adam Silver acknowledges the trend and discusses potential rule changes to address its impact on the game's diversity.

The NBA is seeing a significant increase in 3-point shooting . Every team is taking at least 30 3-pointers per game, with the Boston Celtics leading the way at 51.1 attempts per game. This trend has been developing for years, with the league averaging 30 or more 3-point attempts per game less than a decade ago. NBA commissioner Adam Silver acknowledges the league's focus on diversifying offenses and is open to exploring potential rule changes to address the dominance of 3-point shooting .

One possibility is to eliminate the corner 3-point shot or move the 3-point line back. Silver, however, believes that simply moving the line back might not be a solution as it could lead to more congestion under the basket

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