Just look at the shot charts. The percentage of attempts between the "paint" and the "3 point line" is usually 10% or less.
Grade school coaches must be telling the boys,
"Now boys I want you all to spread out behind the line. If you get the ball, shoot. If you get a rebound, look for an open teammate behind the line so he can shoot. The fans will be yelling "DEE-FENCE", so you don't have to worry about it."
Yes, the game has changed and become boring to watch. Wouldn't it be interesting to see today's players on a court without the three point line. They wouldn't know where to stand or when to shoot. I would be more interested in seeing the "Final 3" than the "Final 4"
