Should the NBA eliminate the defensive 3-second rule?

TheFrenzy · 02-02-2024, 11:26 AM

Is it better for the game to continue to set new scoring records every season or would you like to see a bit more defense—especially in the regular season?

Bosoxfan5990 · 02-02-2024, 11:32 AM

The issue isn't in the paint. The issue is analytics pushing the number of 3-pt attempts/game.

Lone Wulf · 02-02-2024, 11:33 AM

Zach Lowe's idea from a recent pod was to increase it to a Defensive 5 second rule, and then actually enforce it. Making it 5 seconds seems like a good compromise so you don't have people camping in the lane infinitely, but also gives them a bit more leeway.

jcardstore · 02-02-2024, 11:35 AM

Getting rid of illegal defense will absolutely bring scoring efficiency down. To say it's just because teams are shooting so many 3s is too simplistic.

Offenses are so efficient because of the floor spacing. Getting rid of illegal defense would change the spacing dynamics dramatically

Makakilo Cards · 02-02-2024, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

Getting rid of illegal defense will absolutely bring scoring efficiency down. To say it's just because teams are shooting so many 3s is too simplistic.

Offenses are so efficient because of the floor spacing. Getting rid of illegal defense would change the spacing dynamics dramatically

This 100%. "Spacing" doesn't just mean the perimeter. It's how much of the floor you can control overall, including in the paint. This would probably be the most natural way to reduce offensive efficiency, so I think it would be good.

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02-02-2024, 11:26 AM	#1
TheFrenzy Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texan in AZ Posts: 44,115	Should the NBA eliminate the defensive 3-second rule? Is it better for the game to continue to set new scoring records every season or would you like to see a bit more defense—especially in the regular season?

02-02-2024, 11:32 AM	#2
Bosoxfan5990 Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: MA Posts: 14,201 rossisportscards	The issue isn't in the paint. The issue is analytics pushing the number of 3-pt attempts/game. __________________ X & IG: rossisportcards. Bethel Johnson & A. Vinatieri. "A Goldin Shower of sorrow and regret." -ninjacookies (11/25/24) "I'm back." -Bosoxfan5990 (2/8/25)

02-02-2024, 11:35 AM	#4
jcardstore Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 21,976 Jcardstore	Getting rid of illegal defense will absolutely bring scoring efficiency down. To say it's just because teams are shooting so many 3s is too simplistic. Offenses are so efficient because of the floor spacing. Getting rid of illegal defense would change the spacing dynamics dramatically __________________ Just moonwalking through hell on my last brain cell

02-02-2024, 11:33 AM	#3
Lone Wulf Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 332	Zach Lowe's idea from a recent pod was to increase it to a Defensive 5 second rule, and then actually enforce it. Making it 5 seconds seems like a good compromise so you don't have people camping in the lane infinitely, but also gives them a bit more leeway.