The three-point revolution started off as an enticing aspect of the new era of basketball. However, its dominance is beginning to deter fans according to many legends. “Some of the offenses start to look sort of cookie cutter and teams are copying each other. I think that’s something we should pay attention to,” Adam Silver says about the high volume of three-pointers. Likewise, the three-point shooting numbers are soaring. But for a player, the advent of the revolution is different. Just ask Kevin Durant.

Recently, the Slim Reaper appeared on The Draymond Green Show. Amongst the various things they spoke about was the change in the eras of basketball. Durant has had to adapt and evolve from the game with less spacing to now having the luxury of exploiting the spread-out floor. And if he had to pick, the modern-day game is his favorite.

“I love this era ball man because it’s just it’s free-flowing. It’s a lot of space to work. We encourage to shoot more shots, to shoot deep threes. Like people talk about the players a lot about the three-point shooting but they don’t realize how much our coaches encourage us to shoot three,” Durant revealed on the podcast.

The former NBA MVP has sat through meetings where coaches have asked teams to increase the volume of threes. Not only that, but Kevin Durant genuinely feels the high-volume shooting helps foster a greater level of talent. “I mean the past eras were cool too. I got the freedom to shoot whenever I want. But my teammates didn’t have that confidence. That’s a little different. So now everybody feeling like they got confidence to go out there and score that makes it easier for everybody,” said the former Warriors forward.

In terms of the viewing experience, having every team look the same as Silver mentioned does make it monotonous for the fans. Maybe it is a huge reason for the TV ratings experiencing a drastic dip. However, the math in taking a three as opposed to a mid-range shot in this era is eye-opening.

In terms of volume, it’s hard to see a reason teams would shift their focus away from shooting threes. But the commissioner has also assured “I do think we should take seriously this notion of more diversity in offense” and is devising ways to make it happen. Silver isn’t sure what can be done about it just yet. However, there might be some tweaks that help bring back the concept of independent team identities.

No era is changing Kevin Durant

The talk about the three-point revolution has led to a whole new crop of players emerging. You see centers scan the three-point line and develop a skill that never existed in the old eras of basketball. Furthermore, several players have actively worked on their shooting to fit into a system.

However, in the case of Kevin Durant, his ingenious scoring talent remains eternal. Although he has acknowledged the need for him to shoot more, Durant only averages 5.9 attempts from beyond the arc per game. But when you’re as refined an offensive player as the Durantula, the math adjusts itself. Even at 36 years old with the era shifting, Kevin Durant is averaging 26.9 points per game.

He’s among the few players that allow the game to come to him. The natural fluidity in his motions makes the near seven-footer a lethal asset. Durant continues to use the mid-range the most, nailing 55.7% of his shots inside the paint. But if a good look presents itself, he’s also a 40% three-point shooter this season. It proves something key in this argument. The type of shots and the diversity of the game all come down to the players. Kevin Durant is a true master of the game who relishes having to work to get his bucket. That mindset never dies and the sport of basketball continues to reward the 15-time All-Star.

So even if Adam Silver manages to create some rules, ultimately it comes down to how players want to play their game. Kevin Durant is living proof that being a technician isn’t so bad after all. At the same time, his being an established pillar and a scoring juggernaut also creates an exception for teams to plan an offense around him.

If used right, the three-point era is fun to watch. But having a whole team do so is a huge reason fans are losing some interest. Each team needs to have a player like Durant who provides a different outlook to an offense. Not only is it helpful when the three-pointers don’t fall, but it opens up the floor even more than what it is now.

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