On June 2, former NBA head coach Mike D'Antoni expressed his clear position on the controversial topic of "whether three-pointers make the game worse" when participating in a podcast. He bluntly stated that he not only disagrees with this statement, but believes that three-pointers are the key factor in making modern basketball more exciting and varied.

"Every coach knows that to win, you must have strong defense. This is the foundation of all tactics," D'Antoni said at the beginning. "But all offensive systems are ultimately designed to break through the weakest link in the opponent's defense."

He cited his own coaching experience as an example, pointing out that when facing traditional centers like Brook Lopez and Rudy Gobert, continuously attacking the basket is not a good choice because the opponent often sets up heavy defense under the basket. "When the restricted area is completely blocked, you have to change your offensive method, so more three-point shots become the most reasonable choice."

D'Antoni refuted the criticism of the three-pointer: "I don't agree with the saying that 'three-pointers make the game worse'. I think it makes the game more interesting." He further stated that the three-pointer has brought more tactical changes and more highlights for fans. "Look at Curry. If the league doesn't pay attention to the three-pointer, then a player with outstanding skills like him will have no stage, which is simply a waste."

He stressed that the popularity of three-pointers has made the game more intense and broken the pattern of "the strong always get stronger." "In the NBA today, no team's lead is absolutely safe. You can never predict the direction of the game, which is what basketball fans love."

D'Antoni also pointed out that almost no team has been able to successfully defend its title in the past five to ten years, precisely because the three-pointer has expanded the variables of the game and given more teams the opportunity to challenge for the championship. "The three-pointer has opened up the game space and made every team competitive. This is the real charm of modern basketball."

As a representative of the modern offensive revolution, D'Antoni's ideas have long been rooted in the league. The fast-paced, high-shooting offensive system he advocated has not only influenced a generation of players and coaches, but also profoundly changed the tactical ecology of the entire NBA.