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ABC to light up 3-point line on 3-point shot attempts during Saturday NBA broadcasts
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BronsonLee
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HEATING UP
CassidyIzABeast
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I never asked for this.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
I hope they put a virtual fireball on the ball when its held by players who get three consecutive scores.
tiggerkiddo
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That's gonna leave people blind during Golden State games.
XiaNaphryz
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Free advertising ... such as this thread, for example.
As an NBA fan, this sounds dumb.
newtypepilot
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ratcliffja
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If it's consistently accurate, then it could help speed up the game by avoiding the need to check whether a shot was a 2 pointer or 3 pointer. If it's not, then it's totally pointless.
storybook77
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Bobby Roberts
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That's a pretty shit example of free advertising, though.
I mean - it's not like the line is hard to spot without it lighting up. You can see it really clearly.
CreeperBlocks
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The Fox Glowing Puck has returned in a different form
Fallout-with-swords
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It's virtual so only the TV audience sees it.
teruterubozu
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Or when the player talks shit as he goes back on D.
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
not everyone can add okay
ratcliffja
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Oh I didn't even see that part. Yeah, that's pretty dumb. Just pay attention instead.
XiaNaphryz
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Unless they physically install something in the floor and in players shoes.
It could be the next Goal Line Technology innovation!
Arkos
Nose how to spell and rede to
#notallNBAfana
UnemployedVillain
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I'm surprised by the reactions in here. We have virtual first down lines in football and virtual strike zones in baseball. This isn't a new idea in sports broadcasting. It's just applying it to basketball
CassidyIzABeast
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guys is this a 3?
they should light up the free throw line when Iguodala hits a free throw. That would be more fun.
because the line of scrimmage and the first down line and a batter's strike zone change all the time, are not intuitive to viewers, and aren't marked on the actual field. Those have high utility. three point line lighting up ain't the same thing.
because the line of scrimmage and the first down line and a batter's strike zone change all the time, are not intuitive to viewers, and aren't marked on the actual field. Those have high utility. three point line lighting up ain't the same thing.
metalslimer
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What the 3 point line is easy to see. This isn't like the first down line which was amazing for viewers
XiaNaphryz
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Those aren't already visible in the field of play though - first down markers on the sideline may not always be in the camera shot, and there's no real visual strike zone. There IS a visible three-point line on the court.
They should have a step counter so people can spot travel violations.
Reverend Funk
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Came for this. I wish they would make this shit even more ridiculous. Like, just go all out. I want players on a hot streak to have flames around them like Goku powering up. If a dude gets dunked on make him look like a walking casket as he runs back down the court.
yes, but the 3-point line is already painted on the court
The difference there is that where the first down marker isn't always marked on the field of play (first downs are frequently achieved between yard lines for example... there's no marker on the field for the 43 yards and 10 inches line) and the strike zone is never marked.
The 3 point line is always there and it's static. I think a better equivalency would be if the NHL flashed the blueline when the puck crosses all the way over to better identify if the play was offside or not.
Those aren't actually on the field. The restricted area is, the 3 point line is
Why do they need a virtual 3 point line? There's a physical 3 point line...
The glowing puck is the greatest idea in history compared to this. Especially when angles change, hockey is possibly the hardest sport to follow on TV. The glowing puck looked dumb but it solved an actual issue (even if better camera and production work is the best solution to that problem). But there's a 3 point line. It's called the 3 point line. It's always there. It doesn't move.
The glowing puck is the greatest idea in history compared to this. Especially when angles change, hockey is possibly the hardest sport to follow on TV. The glowing puck looked dumb but it solved an actual issue (even if better camera and production work is the best solution to that problem). But there's a 3 point line. It's called the 3 point line. It's always there. It doesn't move.
SomedayTheFire
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That's actually really helpful for as someone who doesn't watch hockey lol
DerangedHermit
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Lol first thing I thought of. As a kid I honestly thought it was kinda cool.
newtypepilot
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JinjoUnchained
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If I had to guess, it sounds like they are trying to give the home viewer some of the "ooh shiny!" effect that fans get from the Jumbotron.
On a related note, I've noticed a lot of Nintendo sound effects at NBA games now. I've heard different teams use the Super Mario Bros coin or mushroom sound effects after made free throws. The organist for the Lakers played the Zelda theme!
Now that I endorse.
On a related note, I've noticed a lot of Nintendo sound effects at NBA games now. I've heard different teams use the Super Mario Bros coin or mushroom sound effects after made free throws. The organist for the Lakers played the Zelda theme!
Now that I endorse.
Sectorseven
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Couldn't they light up the actual court with EL tape or something?
Make it like Tron basketball.
Make it like Tron basketball.
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