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When did the NBA adopt the of 3-point line?
in 1979-80 season, the NBA adopted the three-point shot.
What is it called when you make a shot behind the arc in NBA?
a threee pointer
How far is NBA 3 point line?
23 FEET
What year were 3 pointers established?
The NBA instituted the 3 point shot in 1979-80. Chris Ford of the Boston Celtics hit the first 3-pointer in NBA history.
How far is a 3 point shot from the net?
nba from the sides is 23 feet. from the top 22 feet 9 inches. in college 20 ft 9 in and in highschool 19 ft 9 in
How far is the 3-point line in the nba?
24 feet from the corner
Is the 3 point shot the highest percentage shot in the nba?
NO, it is the lowest percentage shot because it is harder to make go in the basket. the paint is the high percentage shot u would want to take
Greatest shot in NBA history?
Michael Jordan's famous shot, nicknamed "The shot."
When do you get the shot IQ in 2k12?
Shot IQ is only on NBA 2K13
Why did the NBA use the three point system?
Early in the NBA, no one has thought of shooting from downtown because it is far and has the equal point compared to post shots. The commisioner and staff of nba wants to test the players long range shot and found it very interesting to watch. It started to impress the officials when Jerry West hit a half court shot.
When did the NBA start the 3 point shot?
They don't give 3 points for a field goal. Basketball gives you three points when you make a basket at the three point line the three point line was added after the 1978/1979 season.
Why is the three-point shot called from downtown in basketball?
Freddie Brown graduated from downtown Milwaukee's Lincoln High School in 1967, where other high schools gave him his nickname "Downtown Freddie" Brown, and he was often amongst the top free-point shooters in the league. Downtown Freddie Brown was captain of the SuperSonics' 78-79 NBA championship team. When the three point shot was adopted into the NBA in the 79-80 season, he led the league in 3 point shots, and during this time, it became a saying, referring to "downtown" as a far shot (3 point shot).
