Tag: Three-point field goal

Is Al Grenert the Inventor of the Three-Point Shot?

Is Al Grenert the Inventor of the Three-Point Shot?

It’s hard to imagine the game of basketball without the three-point shot. As the sport has evolved over the last 40 years, it has become an integral part of the game and to teams’ success on the court. Today, many […]

Steph Curry Sets Single-Season 3-Point Record

Steph Curry Sets Single-Season 3-Point Record

Move over Ray Allen. There’s a new top three-point marksman in the NBA. Stephen Curry broke Allen’s single-season three-point field goal record of 269 makes on Wednesday during Golden State’s regular season finale against Portland, as he drained his 270th […]

The history and inventor(s) of the three-point shot

The history and inventor(s) of the three-point shot

[survey][prem]The three-point line has become such a integral part of basketball that it’s difficult to fathom the game was ever played without the ability to shoot from afar for an extra point. However taking a quick look over the history […]