How Far Is the NBA 3 Point Line?
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The NBA three-point line is 23 feet, 9 inches away from the baseline in the corners and 22 feet away from the baseline in the other areas.
The NBA 3 point line has been moved back several times throughout the years
The NBA 3 point line was first introduced during the 1979-1980 season, and it was initially set at a distance of 23 feet, 9 inches. Since then, it has been moved back several times. In the 2008-2009 season, it was moved back to its current distance of 22 feet, 1.75 inches.
The original distance of the 3 point line when it was introduced in the 1979-1980 season was 23′ 9″
In the 1979-80 season, the NBA introduced the 3-point shot. The original distance of the 3 point line was 23′ 9″, which is 22 feet away from the baskets and 4 feet behind the free throw line.
The first player to make a 3-pointer in an NBA game was Chris Ford of the Boston Celtics, who did so on October 12, 1979.
Since then, the 3 point line has been moved back several times. In the 1980-81 season, it was moved to 22 feet. In the 1986-87 season, it was moved back to its original distance of 23′ 9″. In the 2008-09 season, it was once again moved back to 22 feet.
And finally, in the 2014-15 season, it was moved back to its original distance of 23′ 9″.
So, as of right now, the NBA 3 point line is 23 feet and 9 inches away from the baskets.
The 3 point line was moved back to 22′ in the 1997-1998 season
After being unchanged for the first 19 seasons of the NBA, the 3 point line has been moved back several times throughout the years.
The 3 point line was moved back to 22′ in the 1997-1998 season, then to 23′ in the 2008-2009 season.
The most recent change came in the 2019-2020 season when the 3 point line was moved back to its original distance of 22′.
The most recent change to the 3 point line was made in the 2008-2009 season when it was moved back to its original distance of 23′ 9″
The NBA 3 point line has been moved back several times throughout the years. The most recent change to the 3 point line was made in the 2008-2009 season when it was moved back to its original distance of 23′ 9″. This change was made in order to open up the game and increase scoring. Prior to this, the last time the 3 point line was moved was in the 2006-2007 season when it was moved in to 22′.
The 3 point line is not uniform throughout the league
The three point line in the NBA is not uniform. The three point line is 23 feet, 9 inches at the corners and 22 feet in the rest of the court. The three point line is different in the WNBA. In the WNBA, the three point line is 22 feet in the corners and 20 feet, 6 inches in the rest of the court.
The 3 point line is shorter in the corners of the court than it is at the top of the key
The three point line is not uniform throughout the league. The three point line is shorter in the corners of the court than it is at the top of the key. This has a big impact on shooting percentages. Three point shooters who are able to shoot from the corners have a big advantage over shooters who are not.
The distance of the 3 point line from the basket also varies depending on the arena
The NBA has a uniform rule for the size of the court, but there is some flexibility when it comes to the distance of the three-point line. The line must be 22 feet from the basket in all corners, but it can be as close as 23 feet, nine inches in the other areas of the court.
The league has used this flexibility to create different sized “zones” in order to make teams adjust their shooting. In recent years, there has been a trend towards shorter distances in many arenas. This is partly due to the fact that 3-point shots have become more common and teams are looking for ways to increase their scoring.
The following table shows the distances of the three-point line at each arena in the league:
Arena | Distance from Basket (Feet)
—– | —–
Golden State Warriors | 22 feet
Boston Celtics | 23 feet, 9 inches
Brooklyn Nets | 23 feet, 9 inches
New York Knicks | 23 feet, 9 inches
Philadelphia 76ers | 23 feet, 9 inches
Toronto Raptors | 23 feet, 9 inches
Chicago Bulls | 23 feet, 9 inches
Cleveland Cavaliers | 23 feet
Detroit Pistons | 22 feet
Indiana Pacers | 23 feet, 9 inches
