NBA Adopts The 3-Point Line | The Gimmick That Changed Basketball

When the NBA debut its 3-point line in 1979, it was seen as a gimmick - something implemented to get fans more excited about a game that was far less popular than it is today.
And while it was slow to gain traction, the NBA’s marketing tactic was ultimately transformative, profoundly reshaping the way basketball is played and paving the way for a modern game that revolves around the trey ball.
Written & Narrated by: Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni | Twitter)
Produced & Edited by: Stephen Addante (@stephenaddante | Instagram)
Thumbnail Design by: Justin Shipley (@shipleysportstudio | Instagram)
Courtesy List: controlc.com/7fa3c511
Follow us on Instagram: / thescore
Follow us on Facebook: / thescore
Follow us on Twitter: / thescore
#StephenCurry #JamesHarden #DamianLillard

[@csy2068]

That 2015 curry record will be soo hard to break

[@emmanuelmondesir1314]

Everybody: Steph Curry

[@markjayvillamayor4625]

Yes suns and d antoni started this, I remember playing 2k8 using nash and his 3 points ability.

[@t4d0W]

The NBA was slow to adopt things but to put into perspective how long it would take to produce talents that were influenced by the 3-point line

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Stephen Curry effect 🤣😅😂

[@lauberuin9159]

Suprised Ben Simmon's was mentioned. Can't give the man a break 😂😂😂

[@good03boy]

Larry Bird made the 1st 3-pointer in the All-Star Game (1980). Julius Erving made the 1st 3-pointer in the NBA Finals (1980, Game 3). Danny Ainge was the 1st player to make 100 3s in a season (148, 1987-88). I think the 3-point competition during All-Star Weekend is more exciting than the Slam Dunk competition.

[@earlem9771]

They need to move the 3 pt line further out. That’s the only option that will save the NBA from being boring

[@flanky1210]

When you get your sports history off of Wikipedia....also Springfield College played a huge part in the 3 point line...

[@davidanderson2519]

Now the 3-Point Shot destroys the NBA.

[@user-kt5dx7ro5i]

…if a big man can make 3-pointers…he’s the “MAN”😉

[@ShadowDragonGT]

I remember Bruce Bowen always ready to hit those corner 3s when Duncan would post or Manu and Parker drive to the basket

[@digitalvictory8266]

Damn, Ben Simmons is catchin' strays out here!

[@priyanshkasliwal8195]

Night night 😴

[@Netsfan24]

It's only a matter of time before they come up with the 4 point line, I don't really want a 4 point line but it seems like most fans would

[@ivanmility7922]

He didn't even mention danny green finals record in 2014. 23 3 pointers

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Jaylen Brown next video theScore 🙏🙏🙏

[@nmga5311]

impressed by this canadian channel, keep doing your thing

[@jensskallerud261]

Night night

[@Cloveshoops]

yooooooooooooooooo