Freaknomics Radio

EPISODE 499

Don’t Worry, Be Tacky

In the ’60s, “the @NBA saw the 3-point shot as a ridiculous gimmick,” says sports journalist @bomani_jones. The ABA, their flashy rival, made the shot famous: “Rather than win over fuddy-duddies, they decided to win over people who wanted something cool.” https://t.co/ratAzBjTk1

— Freakonomics (@Freakonomics) April 7, 2022