Talk:Three-point field goal

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Three-pointer vs. Three-point play

Should these be in separate articles? Wixteria 03:39, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

Introduction to college basketball

I just watched the 1983 NCAA championship...I might be wrong, but it didn't seem the three point shot was in effect. So, when was the three point shot officially introduced in college basketball? http://www.hoophall.com/history/threepoint_shot_history.htm says it was introduced in the 1980-81 season, which is why I am confused about the 1983 game. —jiy (talk) 08:04, 21 November 2005 (UTC)

Nevermind, I guess it not being adopted nationally until 1986 explains it.—jiy (talk) 05:40, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

dwayne wade is not a good shooter ,he shot 31 and made 9 all season and isnt kobe and rashard lewis better shooters than some mentioned

Re: Players famous for three-point shooting

This list was too long to be of any use. I deleted almost everyone except those who I personally felt/knew to be "famous" for their three-point shooting. Please do not add players unless they are famous (i.e. hold a significant record, renowned as Top 3 shooters for multiple years, etc.) for their three-point shooting ability. For example, although Kobe Bryant holds the record for most threes in a game (I believe he made 12 or something a couple of years ago), I do not think people would say he is "famous" for three-point shooting because he does not do that regularly nor does he consistently hit many threes each game. He is known more of as a slasher and mid-range shooter. Same with Tracy McGrady. I think this list would be most useful if it contained <10 players. I have less knowledge of US college, women, or international players so I will leave those lists alone but would appreciate someone to edit them. -- Bubbachuck 02:25, 5 November 2006 (UTC)

Good work, I agree we shouldn't just any players that are good 3pt shooters but relatively unknowns (Damon Jones), and good players but aren't renowned for 3 pt shooting (McGrady). But I'm surprised you excluded Larry Bird, Dale Ellis (3rd all-time in 3FGM), Steve Kerr (highest 3FG%), Dirk Nowitzki. Aree 08:07, 5 November 2006 (UTC)

I added Dirk Nowitzki, who is known primarily for his three point shooting, and removed Danny Granger, who - to the best of my knowledge - is not generally compared with the great three point shooters of all time at this point in his career. Moldybagel 01:08, 10 January 2007 (UTC)

I've removed the current list from the article due to its highly subjective nature, lack of any criteria for inclusion, and for various nonsense entries. Note that the corresponding articles free throw and field goal (basketball) do not contain uncontrolled subjective lists. An objective list of the type given in point (basketball) is acceptable. Myasuda 03:17, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

Players famous for three-point shooting

NBA players

WNBA players

NCAA players

International Players outside NBA