Was basketball better without the 3 point rule?

I was talking to my father, and he told me he liked basketball better when there was no 3 pointers. He said a team that has been outplayed all game can make a comeback too easily. It seemed to make sense. So I ask, is basketball better off with no 3 point rule?

I don't really know .... but I guess having the 3-pointer there makes guarding those outside shooters even more important and that helps open up driving lanes for players on the court.

No...making it from the 3point line or futher deserves the extra point.

The 3 point line changed the way the game was played. Now you have teams that cater their offensive attack to their outside bombers. I think it helped evolve the game. I like the 3 point line.-Halftime-

Take out the shot clock!!!Master_Live

I think they should add a four and five point line. It could be like Bozo's grand prize game.

[QUOTE="Master_Live"]Take out the shot clock!!!waynehead895

[QUOTE="waynehead895"][QUOTE="Master_Live"]Take out the shot clock!!!Master_Live

without the 3 point rule, the game would not be that exciting

Definitely not. The 3 point line adds a whole bunch of extra strategy, dimension, and excitement. When the NBA copied the old ABA and added it in, it was one of the smartest moves they ever made.nocoolnamejim

Nah because they can change a game more than a 2 pointer can (obviously). If you we're down by 3 before 79' with like 10 seconds left you we're pretty screwed but now you can get rid back into a tie, if you we're down by 2 then the best you could do was tie it, now you can win it/take the lead.

ha ha remove the shot clock i love it. I know you were joking, but have you guys seen any of those intense games before the shotclock was put in? NBA finals final score 16-12 lol.

It always gives a team a shooting chance, like you said back before if a team got up a few points near the end it was really hard to catch up.

I love the 3 point rule. It keeps games exciting and makes for some epic endings.