Been saying the same thing over and over for years and years.
The shot clock is too long and the 3-point line is too short. Its gotten better but still not there. I like the NBA but will settle for 25 second (just a second, but that's where they'll go just to be "different") and 22-foot (International line)
The shot Maye hit to win today....and what a shot it was...that's a bad shot 90% of the time. Meaning....the mid-range jumper is and has been gone. Its all 3's and layups with the occasional 15 footer. Drive and Kick, Drive and Kick...it makes no sense to do much else.
Pitino and K (and me) learned this a long time ago, as did a few others. Get 3-4 guys who can shoot it and 1 big man. Not quite small ball but a version of it. Most ideal would prob be mid-90's Houston Rockets.
I love the 3-pointer but not the way it is in college. I love that its more prevalent in NBA but you still earn it. Pickup guys can hit 19'9 (and I know its 20'9 now, still too short). We used to play 1's and 2's in pickup ball way back when we were on a court like that....it was fun but it was ridiculous. Why shoot anything but "2's" and layups...it was basically a 4-pointer.
I mean...do the math and it only makes sense. Also...late game fouling, sometimes with like 4-5 minutes to go...the 1and1 is so archaic....teams miss front end, other team jacks up 3's...defense not rewarded b/c shot clock so long. Ok, same rant as always...its gotten better but still needs to be down to 25 sec's and 22-Feet. Rant over...for now haha...How 'Bout Dem Heels!!! hahaha love it