The four-point basket is now a reality. At least in the 49th Governor's Cup held in the Philippines.where the first success was seen at this value. The top scorer was Chris Banchero, Meralco Bullets player.Which ended with a 99-94 win over Magnolia Hotshots in the first game of the tournament.

Other leagues have already experimented with a four-point line. The WNBA All Star tested it in 2022 and the Philippine PBA itself also used it in two All-Star Games.However, this is the first time this has been seen in an official meeting. It is placed 27 feet from the edge, which is equivalent to 8.22 meters..

I hope this never happens in the Euroleague. It would ruin the game even more.

Igor Rakocevic, former Endesa League player

This innovative initiative was born Discussion between experts and amateursSome people think so. It would revolutionize the game.where more spaces will be opened up. However, others consider it as well. Deviation and attack Against basketball. Igor RakousevichThe former Valencia Basket, Real Madrid and Baskonia player posted on his social media that he hopes so. “It was never implemented in the Euroleague. It would ruin the game even more.”.

circus

Gregg PopovichThe Tottenham coach already said in his day that he does not support the abuse of the trio: “It's a circus, it's not basketball. We don't know where this will take us. “Why isn't there a four- or five-dot line?”Well, he's already got it, even if he's thousands of miles away from the NBA.

Banchero, the event's hero, explained that the shot was unforced, not because it was worth four points. “I usually shoot from that distance, so it's natural for me.“I saw myself with the rhythm,” he said. He considers it “You have to adapt to it because it's an important match.Four points can make you lose the lead in the match. “This shot is fun to play with. We'll see how it goes and if they want to keep it.”.