Mazzulla Responds to Criticism of NBA’s 3-Point Shot Surge
Joe Mazzulla defends the rise of 3-point shooting in the NBA, comparing it to scoring trends in the NFL and emphasizing its strategic value.
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Boston: So, Joe Mazzulla recently had some interesting thoughts about the whole 3-point shooting trend in the NBA. You know how everyone’s been talking about how teams are just jacking up threes? Well, Mazzulla isn’t too worried about it.
He pointed out that the Celtics are really good at it, and it’s part of their game plan. They’re on track to break records for 3-pointers this season, which is pretty wild. Mazzulla even compared it to the NFL, saying nobody complains about scoring in football. He asked why it’s a problem in basketball.
He made a solid point: people love touchdowns in football, so why not enjoy the scoring in basketball? It’s all about strategy, and the Celtics have nailed it. They’ve been to the Finals a couple of times recently, so clearly, it’s working for them.
Plus, it’s not just the Celtics. Every team is taking more threes than ever. Back in the day, only a few teams were even attempting 30 a game. Now, it’s the norm. Mazzulla thinks that as long as teams are winning, they’ll keep shooting those threes.
And let’s be real, it’s not just about shooting threes. Defense and driving to the basket still matter a lot. The Celtics are doing all of it well, which is why they’re the defending champs. So, it looks like the 3-point shot is here to stay, and Mazzulla is all for it.