SUMMARY
- Inauguration of the 3-pointer shot took place in the 1960s when the American Basketball League first introduced it.
- Notable differences exist in the dimensions of the 3-point line between the NBA and the WNBA.
The inauguration of the 3-pointer shot can be traced back to the 1960s. The American Basketball League used it for the first time. Since the league didn’t last longer than over a season, the legacy of 3-point shots diminished. In the mid-1960s, the shot came back under the spotlight as the NBA started to experiment with its fan-friendly ideas.
It’s worth noting that the use of a 3-point line works as an equalizer for smaller teams. However, while the NBA adheres to different dimensions of the 3-point line, the WNBA and international games follow different dimensions with respect to positions and width. While in the NBA, the 3-point line is bigger, the WNBA doesn’t follow similar dimensions. It’s not only about the 3-point line; there are many noticeable differences between the two leagues.
Difference between the NBA and the WNBA’s three-point line
In the NBA, the 3-point line stands at a distance of 23 feet from the basket. However, that distance is cut down by an inch when measuring its distance in the corners. In width, the line is 9 inches wide. However, these dimensions are a little different pertaining to the women’s basketball league.
The comments in response to the rules for Sabrina Vs Steph are fucking woeful. Why are people so intent on putting down the women’s game.
The 3 point line in WNBA is the same as international basketball.
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— Elliott – Hoopin’N’Lootin (@NLootin) January 30, 2024
The WNBA has a three-point line that sits at 20 feet and is 1.75 inches in width. Astonishingly, even the international games also follow this dimension. However, NCAA men’s basketball adheres to a 20-foot, 9-inch line. High school basketball courts have a 19-foot, 9-inch line. The whole purpose of this change in dimensions with respect to leagues is to propel the players to score more on the hardwood.
Who is the best three-point shooter in WNBA history?
Since the advent of the 3-point line in the league, teams have doubled their scoring capabilities, according to an article published by Red Bull. Not only that, but even the coaches are employing certain offensive gameplay strategies to space the floor. Well, not many fans know who has scored the most 3-pointers in WNBA history.
STEPHEN vs. SABRINA WAS A MOVIE.
Sabrina Ionescu opened on fire and dropped 26… before Stephen Curry came through in the clutch to win it with 29!
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— NBA (@NBA) February 18, 2024
Diana Taurasi, the star guard of the Phoenix Mercury, has scored 1361 3-pointers in her 19 years on the court. The 41-year-old guard has played 529 games, as per WNBA stats. However, Sabrina Ionescu can now be termed the best 3-point shooter in WNBA history. After all, in the recent first-of-its-kind shootout, Sabrina gave NBA star Stephen Curry a tough fight.