When did the 3 point field goal appear in the NBA?
Correct answer: 1979-1980 season
susie
cool information, I was way off
Player: Coco
"Field goal" thru me off, but it actually is that in basketball too - just never hear it called that. Always a "3-pointer".
toothless beachrat
The 3 pointer was first used professionally during the 1967-68 season of the ABA. Some fans may remember that the Nuggets, Pacers, Spurs and Nets were originally members of the ABA, not the NBA. My favorite ABA team was the San Diego Conquistadors with Wilt Chamberlain as a player/coach simultaneously.
Player #10975987
very 1st 3 pointer was made by Chris Ford , Larry Bird's teammate on the Celtics
Tim
susie, you got the century right
Joe
Player #33995708, Actually, all shots in basketball are called "field goals" whether it be a 2-point or a 3-point. Not just a football term.
Bear
susie, Me too, I was thinking 60s. I really pay too much attention to basketball until Bird.
VorpalWarden66715
SQinfoNUTS, nitpicky
SQinfoNUTS
a field goal in basketball?? I barely follow sports but I know that this is not correct.
Player #2209290
Field goal in basketball?