The NBA’s relentless pursuit of efficiency has led to a decline in the game’s entertainment value. Teams, inspired by the success of players like Stephen Curry, have increasingly focused on three-point shooting, leading to a monotonous style of play where players often linger on the perimeter. This mirrors the “Moneyball” era in baseball, where an overemphasis on home runs, walks, and strikeouts made games less dynamic. However, baseball’s recent rule changes, like pitch clocks and bigger bases, have revitalized the sport, reducing game times by 24 minutes, increasing steals by 30%, and boosting attendance. The NBA could learn from this, as the current strategy, while effective for winning, has made games less exciting, with teams averaging 34.2 three-point attempts per game in the 2022-2023 season.
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