On Point | Podcast Steph Curry, 'Moreyball' and the NBA's 3-point revolution
May 29, 2025
Kirk Goldsberry, an insightful NBA analyst and author, joins Mike D'Antoni, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year, to explore the seismic shift the three-point revolution has made in basketball. They discuss how teams have tripled their three-point attempts and whether this trend is negatively impacting the game. Insights on the evolution of coaching strategies, positionless play, and the balance between analytics and aesthetics give listeners a deep dive into modern NBA dynamics. They also contemplate potential changes to the 3-point line and its implications for the future.
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Math Drives Three-Point Boom
- Three-point shooting exploded in the NBA from just a couple attempts per game to over 37.
- The economic advantage of a 35% three-pointer beats a 40% two-pointer, driving strategy changes.
D'Antoni's Offensive Revolution
- Mike D'Antoni revolutionized NBA offense with the Phoenix Suns' "seven seconds or less" strategy.
- Speed and spacing overcame dominant centers like Shaq, reshaping how basketball is played.
Rise of Skill Over Size
- The NBA has shifted from relying on dominant centers to skilled positionless basketball.
- All players now must dribble, pass, and shoot, transforming roles and play styles.
