New rule: the 3 Point Dunk?

[RasheedsBigWhiteSpot]

As the seasons go on the more the game of basketball is (d)evolving into something we no longer resemble. The game is now simply two to three passes around and then a 3 point shot.  I get the evolution as, strategy-wise, it makes the most sense. But from a basketball purity sense, especially if shots aren't falling, it gets boring. Likewise, from a lineup perspective, too many teams are changing to where all five players are similar (essentially all 3&D players), which is, again, boring. 

Basketball, I believe, is most fun when there are multiple ways to score and with different types of players being integral to the chemistry of a winning squad. Before, a team needed a true, ball handling PG, a sniper SG, a multidimensional SF, a bruiser PF and a true big man to protect the paint and score inside. Now, it's almost considered a "win" if a team only gives up a 2pt shot.  But what if the ultimate in getting a goal (which requires both the ball AND scorer to get to the basket), the dunk, gets a team 3 points?

Suddenly, inside the paint returns to being important. Likewise, bigger players both offensively and defensively become key.

So if they moved the 3 point line back, eliminated wing 3s, and created a 3 point dunk, the game would return to having more nuisance and diverse strategy. 

Now, I know you're probably saying, "Rasheed, that's a LOT of changes!!!"  But, I say, think how much Adam Silver has messed with things already. Could it be any worse?

[meistermatze]

I like it. The only thing I don‘t like is that all-time-stats will make no sense anymore. Also, never gonna happen but the idea itself would improve todays game for sure.

[cow]

Reducing the diameter of the hoop by an inch (give or take) might accomplish what you are looking for without altering rules or the dimensions of the court layout..

[loki]

Reducing the diameter of the hoop by an inch (give or take) might accomplish what you are looking for without altering rules or the dimensions of the court layout..

You could inflate the ball a little more for good measure.

[cow]

You could inflate the ball a little more for good measure.

Ball changes typically cause an uproar.  I'm not saying my idea is likely, but if we are throwing out crazy ideas, that would drop 3PT percentages and maybe force players in closer to the rim.

[DallasMaverick]

Ball changes typically cause an uproar.  I'm not saying my idea is likely, but if we are throwing out crazy ideas, that would drop 3PT percentages and maybe force players in closer to the rim.

Disallow any way of scoring except dunks and free throws.

[RasheedsBigWhiteSpot]

Disallow any way of scoring except dunks and free throws.

While we're at I think Michael Finley cartwheel dunks should court for 4 points

[myconsumerclub]

bouncing the ball off of the scoreboard to hit a shot should be like the game is over and your team wins instantly.

[speedkilz88]

End all 3 pt shots. Everything is once again only 2 pts. Problem solved.