The NBA introduced one of the most significant changes to the game by adding the three-point line in the 1979-80 season. However, there are now speculations surrounding the basketball community about adding a new four-point line to the game. The idea originated from the Philippine Basketball Association, which added a four-point line positioned 27 feet (8.22 meters) from the rim, compared to the current NBA three-point line, which is 22 feet (6.7 meters) from the rim.
Recently, former NBA star Patrick Beverley discussed the speculations surrounding the four-point line. On his podcast, Beverley explored the idea of the NBA potentially experimenting with a four-point line. He even suggested that the NBA could give it a try to gauge the reactions of both fans and players. Beverley also highlighted the challenges that implementing this change would bring to the league.
Beverley mentioned how introducing the four-point line would cause scoring to soar. He also stated that the efficiency of the players might decrease. The introduction of the four-point line will certainly change the NBA. Beverley even suggested that the league might demonstrate the four-point line in the G League first. The NBA has previously tried many new rules in the G League before making the decision to add it to the main league.
I don’t put it past the NBA. They like to try things, they like to shake s**t up. They might try it for a year to see how it works and then go back.
Patrick Beverley said on his podcast
Beverley’s comments on the podcast indicate a growing interest in the NBA adding the four-point line. The introduction of the four-point line will have a similar impact on the league as the three-point line did in 1979. Many stars such as Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard, and Klay Thompson will thrive from the four-point line because of their abilities to make deep shots.
Patrick Beverley recently made his debut for Hapoel Tel Aviv
Patrick Beverley made one of the biggest decisions to leave the NBA. He further decided to play in the Israeli Basketball Premier League and join Hapoel Tel Aviv. Many fans were excited to watch Beverley’s debut game for the new team.
Beverley played in a friendly game against Elitzur Netanya and was part of the starting five. However, his debut did not go as planned as Pat Bev only scored 3 points, all of which came from the free throw line. Beverley showcased his playmaking skills and dished out 6 assists in the game. In the end, Beverley and Hapoel Tel Aviv secured the victory with a final score of 92-75.
Beverley is known to be one of the most peskiest defenders in the NBA. After the game, Beverley got great treatment from the foreign fans and almost compared himself to getting LeBron James-level treatment.
