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Why not make the points awarded for a shot equal to the speed at which the ball goes through the hoop?

That would incentivize more 3s and dunks. The article spends plenty of time describing why incentivizing dunks is a bad idea, and of course, the question is about how you get fewer 3s attempted.

Here’s my suggestion: reduce the rim diameter slightly. This is something that could easily be tested in the development leagues, especially if it were a removable insert.

Hacker: love it, rig up a rpi and a pair of light sensors, score on a sliding 0-5 scale

Ball fan: Borderline impossible to officiate at non-professional level.

Keeping the “casual” game relatively similar to the professional game is important for talent feed

Not just for getting talent, but also so people can feel closer to the sport. There's more of a connection when the game you're playing casually is the same as the game that you're watching the really skilled people play.

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