The three Point shot

Now I know that a lot of purists complain about the three point shot because they say it ruins the game and makes players too dependent on it. I have to agree with them after watching this year's playoffs in the NBA and even March's NCAA tournament.

I can appreciate players working on their jumpers somewhat. It did get tiring in the late 90's to see everyone trying to drive like Iverson on every play, however, they haven't been working enough. On too many fast breaks, guys are stopping to try and pop a trey when they need to be driving to the lane and going for points.

Just look at the Denver Nuggets as they played against the Lakers. Player after player jacking up threes when there was 6 feet between them and the next defender to step in a little closer and get a better shot. It's not like these threes were so desperately needed during the middle of the game.

In the game 5 Eastern Conference Final game against the Cavs, The Magic went 8 for 25 from behind the arc. Thats at least 10 more three pointers than they should have taken. These players need to realize the three point shot is a luxury to use when open or a last ditch effort. In the same game, the Caves went 9 for 18 with the shots being taken by three players, not whoever happened to catch the ball behind the line. Coaches need to step up and start coaching against this.