While the prospect of the 4-point line remains intriguing for a lot of basketball players, three-time NBA champion Danny Green isn't a fan.
Danny Green had a lot to say about the PBA's 4-point line when he returned to Manila as a three-time NBA champion and a retired baller-turned-media man.
Even though he was a sharpshooter himself known for signature corner threes, Green doesn't see too much benefit when it comes to adding another line further from the basket.
"I don't think it's good for the game of basketball. I mean, we get enough. Three point line is already enough. And, we get enough, an abundance of attempts of those," Green told Philippine media during his visit to the NBA Store in Mandaluyong.
"I think a four point line might make the game a little bit more messy."
Other notable players have entertained the idea, including Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving and New York Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu.
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But Green seemed a little more purist.
Rather than seeing it as a day-to-day part of NBA basketball, Green sees the 4-point line as a little more trivial.
Maybe something for an All-Star Weekend, or an exhibition game, but not for your run of the mill NBA contest.
Still, Green doesn't close the door entirely, as he did acknowledge some semblance of potential in other ares of the game.
"But, [it's] interesting," acknowledged Green.
"It could be fun for certain things like the Big Three, certain tournaments or even [the] Olympics. But, [in an] NBA game, I don't know," he added.
Green won NBA championships with the San Antonio Spurs, the Toronto Raptors, and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Green retired in 2024 after spending 15 seasons in the league. He now works as part of the media in the NBA.
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Luisa Morales is a sports writer with a special interest in promoting women’s sports.
Her coverage highlights include the UAAP, PVL, Southeast Asian Games, and the FIBA World Cup. She also follows Alex Eala, the Philippine women’s national football team, and mixed martial arts.