| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 200 pages) : illustrations |
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data file rda |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-192) and index. |
| Summary |
""The three-point shot has been an NBA institution for more than 40 years, with the first long-distance bombs fired on October 12, 1979. The game has since changed dramatically, as action has moved gradually farther from the basket. Critics today contend that three-pointers have gotten out of hand. Attempts rose from 2.8 per game in the 1979-1980 season to 18.4 in 2011-2012 to 32 in 2018-2019. Charting this development, this volume focuses on examples of 12 performances by 12 exceptional shooters-with mention of many more. Starting with Chris Ford and ending with Steph Curry, the author shows how these athletes have changed the NBA one shot at a time." -- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
October 12, 1979: Chris Ford Makes the First Three-Pointer in League History pages 17 -- February 6, 1988: Larry Bird Reclaims the Title of the Three-Point King pages 29 -- March 23, 1991: Michael Adams Scores 54 Points with Particularly Ugly Shots pages 43 -- June 3, 1992: Michael Jordan Shrugs His Way to Another Memorable Performance pages 57 -- May 7, 1995: Reggie Miller Scores Eight Points in Nine Seconds Against the Knicks pages 69 -- April 19, 1996: George McCloud Goes from Draft Bust to NBA Record Holder pages 88 -- February 8-9, 1997: Steve Kerr and Glen Rice Dominate the All-Star Weekend pages 106 -- May 26, 2002: Robert "Big Shot Rob" Horry Strikes Again pages 118 -- February 18, 2006: Dirk Nowitzki Becomes the Tallest Three-Point Contest Winner Ever pages 130 -- June 18, 2013: Ray Allen Makes the Most Famous Shot of His Career pages 147 -- March 8, 2015: Steph Curry Proves That He Can Score from Anywhere on the Court pages 164. |
| Subject |
Three-point field goal (Basketball)
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Basketball -- Offense.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Muniowski, Łukasz. Three-pointer! Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2020] 9781476682952 (DLC) 2020033198 (OCoLC)1150996915 |
| ISBN |
9781476641218 (electronic book) |
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1476641218 (electronic book) |
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