Jeck Batallones

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<p>MANILA -- The four-point shot in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has sparked heated debate since its debut this season.</p><p>While Kyle Kuzma of the Washington Wizards praised it as a thrilling addition to the game, seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry expressed skepticism about its benefits.</p><p>Among those who disliked the development are Gilas Pilipinas players Kai Sotto and Dwight Ramos.</p><p>&quot;No. I don’t think it’s just right,&quot; said Sotto when asked whether the Japan B.League should follow suit on the four-point line during a media availability on Thursday.</p><p>The star center also gave a piece of his mind on how to improve the spacing on the court--and not by putting in a four-point line.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/5/21/b-league-after-yokohama-exit-what-s-next-for-kai-sotto-1505"><strong>READ: B.League: After Yokohama exit, what’s next for Kai Sotto?<br/></strong></a></div><p>&quot;If I was the commissioner, I wouldn’t have a four-point line. I would just remove the three-point line and make the three-point line, even farther, like the NBA, they got a farther three-point line, so the spacing is better, and of course bigger. But no, I would not add the four-point line,&quot; Sotto said.</p><p>Ramos, Levanga Hokkaido&#x27;s new captain, shared another insight as he also deplored the PBA&#x27;s four-point line.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/7/22/four-point-shot-own-arena-and-the-pbas-other-plans-ahead-of-season-49-1635"><strong>READ: Four-point shot, own arena, and the PBA’s other plans ahead of Season 49<br/></strong></a></div><p>&quot;I saw a couple of games, like the four-point shot was exciting, of course, because you’ll see somebody make a shot from so far. I know they put it in trying to remove teams from playing zone but, I mean, you don’t need to do that,&quot; Ramos said.</p><p>&quot;If you want to break a zone, you just get a better zone offense. So I don’t really see the need for a four-point line,&quot; he added.</p><p>AJ Edu, a Filipino-American big man, appreciated the PBA&#x27;s attempt to create excitement but preferred to see how it plays out before having an opinion.</p><p>&quot;I think I appreciate the PBA for trying to do something new, trying to be innovative and all I can say is I respect that they’re trying something new,&quot; he said.</p><p>As the new B.League season approaches in October, Sotto is poised to make his debut with the Koshigaya Alphas.</p><p>Edu has also secured a spot in Japan&#x27;s first division by signing with Nagasaki Velca.</p><p>Ramos is excited to take on the role of team captain for Levanga Hokkaido, aiming to lead his squad to more victories.</p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4s0qrQwgeLE??si=7kXFMS3Z8s2V3y8F&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>The four-point shot in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has sparked heated debate since its debut this season.</p>

The four-point shot in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has sparked heated debate since its debut this season.

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PBA's 4-point line gets thumbs down from Kai Sotto, Dwight Ramos

PBA's 4-point line gets thumbs down from Kai Sotto, Dwight Ramos

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Published Sep 27, 2024 09:16 PM PHT

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