Half of Curry's shots are 3-pointers

[3ball]

We already know that Curry benefits from the 3-point shot more than any player in the history of the league - this is statistical fact..

But back when there wasn't a 3-point line, he'd be a much worse player.. In the 70's, Curry would get the same looks he gets today, except all the three pointers (half his shots) would be long two's instead... Long two's at 44% don't hurt a defense, so he'd be a much worse player.. Also, his shots inside 15 feet would be far better contested, since defenders didn't have to guard the 3-point line - that's why DRtg was literally 10 points lower in the 70's.

Short gunners that can't dominate inside end up being World B Free and Maravich-level players in the 70's, and those guys were actually better 2-point shotmakers than Curry.. But they were never considered the best player in the game or anywhere near, whereas Curry is considered that now.. Again, today's spaced-out, 3-point friendly league is the only era where Curry would be a top player.
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[LoneyROY7]

It's easier to do that when you're not a 32 percent career 3pt shooter.

[ShawkFactory]

What's your point?

[WorldWarriors]

We already know that Curry benefits from the 3-point shot more than any player in the history of the league - this is statistical fact..

Furthermore, the extra point he gets from 3-pointers enhances his penetration ability - defenders must play him tighter to avoid him getting an extra point on his shots.. But if you removed the 3-point line, guys could sag off and let him shoot 2's all day.

And in general, 2-point scoring requires more physicality and ability to overpower defenders, especially with legal hand-checking, which is why Curry wouldn't be nearly as good 2-point scorer as players with similar gunning styles like Gervin, World B Free or Maravich.

LOL he still has to make the shot. The rule is there for everybody to enjoy if they can. I don't understand the point of this.

[bigkingsfan]

If you removed the 2 point shot, Jordan would be worthless, so what?

[catch24]

Curry would rip the 90s to shreds. Less double-teams, no zone, and less emphasis on 3PT shooting.

You just throw him into that era, as is? He would be a nightmare match up game-planning against.

[WorldWarriors]

If you removed the 2 point shot, Jordan would be worthless, so what?

[GIF REACTION]

Good thing Lebron doesn't benefit from the modern rules

Would be even better with Rule Enforced Spacing via Illegal defense

[Gus Hemmingway]

obviously Curry's the type of gym guy that does arms everyday

it goes hand n hand with his style of play, dude just focusses behind the arch

[GoatBoy]

Yeah.. I don't think the 3 point line is getting removed anytime soon, so no need to ponder over what would happen if it occurred

[WorldWarriors]

LOL Somebody must have mentioned Curry and Jordan in the same sentence or something. Nothing else would warrant this weird thread from 3ball. He's usually focused on Lebron.

[DonDadda59]

Curry would rip the 90s to shreds. Less double-teams, no zone, and less emphasis on 3PT shooting.

You just throw him into that era, as is? He would be a nightmare match up game-planning against.

LOL. Steph Curry in the 90s = Dell Curry in the 90s.

There's a reason why the 3-pt shooting attempts were so low until the league started eliminating contact on the perimeter. That was no coincidence.

[GIF REACTION]

Don making up bullshit as usual

[catch24]

LOL. Steph Curry in the 90s = Dell Curry in the 90s.

There's a reason why the 3-pt shooting attempts were so low until the league started eliminating contact on the perimeter. That was no coincidence.

If you truly believe that, you should be locked up in an insane asylum. You'll fit in right there with 3ball.

[SCdac]

No doubt many of the best guards of the last 10-15 years have been trigger happy from beyond the arch. He's not alone though. Damian Lillard attempted 16.6 shots per game last season and 7 of those on average were three pointers. That's pretty close, Harden shoots a high amount too. The degree to which taking away the three point line would affect these players is debatable but no doubt they're made from a different mold. Can't knock Curry for being a sharpshooter with a volume scorers mentality and ability to distribute the ball well