The NBA, like all other organizations, is always trying to improve its product. It recognizes the fact that its product needs to change according to the consumer and the culture that surrounds it. So will the NBA ever introduce a four-point shot?
The Rise of the Three
As crazy as the idea of a four-pointer may seem, consider the fact that three-pointers didn’t exist before the 1979-1980 season. Yes, that’s right. The three-point shot was introduced long after the league ever got created, and it wasn’t even super popular at first. Over time, the popularity of the three-pointer grew and grew, and now it’s more popular than it’s ever been.
A Whole New Thing
Now we have players that are shooting long balls way behind the three-point line. This makes one wonder if the NBA may consider adopting a new line—perhaps one a foot or two behind the traditional three-point line. If this is implemented, it’ll change everything.
Some traditionalists may be upset over it, but hey! People said the same thing about the three, and therefore anything is possible. The customer is always right, and if enough fans buy into it, it might just stick. Then again, the NBA is more popular than ever right now, so commissioner Adam Silver might not jump the shark too hastily.
