What Does Steph Curry Think About the Four-Point Shot?
The four-point shot has been officially recognized for the first time in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), raising the question of whether it could be applied in the NBA in the future.
History of the Four-Point Shot
Previously, the four-point shot had appeared in several All-Star games, including the Celebrity Game in 2019 and the WNBA All-Star since 2022, as well as in skill competitions for female players. Sabrina Ionescu, who faced off against Steph Curry in the three-point contest in February 2024, successfully made three consecutive four-point shots during the WNBA All-Star 2023. In the PBA, the four-point line is positioned 8.22 meters from the basket.
Comparison with the NBA and WNBA Three-Point Lines
Currently, the NBA has a three-point line that is 6.71 meters long at the corners and 7.24 meters at other positions. In contrast, the three-point line in the WNBA, international competitions, and NCAA (both men’s and women’s) is 6.75 meters long. Many NBA stars are capable of making shots from beyond the three-point line and could easily execute a four-point shot if it were officially adopted.
Star Opinions on the Four-Point Shot
Steph Curry is a prime example of shooting from long distances. However, he opposes the idea of introducing the four-point shot into the league. The Golden State Warriors point guard stated, “It would benefit me if the four-point line were to be established, as I have successfully made several shots from beyond the three-point line.
However, I think the four-point line would change a lot of trends in the games. It would lead players, even those who are not good at shooting from long range, to continuously attempt shots from the four-point distance.”
Conclusion: Future of the Four-Point Shot in the NBA
As the debate over the potential implementation of the four-point shot continues, it remains to be seen whether the NBA will embrace this new scoring opportunity. With players like Curry expressing concerns over its impact on the game, the future of the four-point shot in professional basketball remains uncertain.
