The NBA three-point line was introduced in the 1979-80 season, largely influenced by the success of the three-point shot in College Basketball. While there is no single inventor, then-NBA President Larry O'Brien and the league’s Board of Governors approved its implementation. The idea was to enhance the game by promoting scoring and spacing on the court. The line has since become a crucial aspect of modern Basketball strategy.
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