Why was basketball's three-point line introduced?

Answer 1

The three point line was introduced because people believed a shot made at a far distance should be worth more points than a layup. Thus, the 3 point line was introduced.

The 3 point shot was introduced by the upstart ABL in 1961 (the league only survived a couple of years) and was brought back by the ABA in 1971 (along with the 30 second shot clock and the dunk) and adopted by the NBA after they merged in 1979-80. The NCAA allowed the Southeast Conference to experiment with 3-pointers in 1980-81 and the rest of the College conferences followed suit within the next two seasons.

Answer 2

because they got bored of people asking your dumb question

Answer 3

Because of oshon

Answer 4

women/old 3pt line

Answer 5

so they can score more points

Answer 6

The NBA adopted it in the 1979-80 season.

Answer 7

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