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Sabrina Ionescu backs PBA’s innovative four-point line


The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) looks to revolutionize the game of basketball with its latest decision to introduce a four-point shot, making it the first professional 5-on-5 league in the world to implement such a rule.

This innovative move has not only captured local attention but has also sparked interest in the global sports community.

The four-point line, which will be positioned 27 feet away from the rim, is expected to add a new dynamic to the game.

One of the most notable supporters of this groundbreaking rule is Sabrina Ionescu, one of the greatest shooters in women’s basketball and a star player for the New York Liberty.

Ionescu holds the record for the most three-pointers in a single WNBA season with 128 successful shots in 2023. And she expressed her enthusiasm for the PBA’s decision in a recent interview with Len Werle.

“I didn’t know that. So that’s news to me. That’s pretty cool,” said Ionescu, who is also a key member of Team USA for the 2024 Paris Games’ women’s basketball tournament.

“I mean, the more we can just continue to evolve the game, it could bring a different level to our game here and who knows… Maybe one day.”

The PBA’s decision to introduce the four-point line is part of its ongoing efforts to innovate and keep the league exciting for fans.

The implementation of the four-point shot is expected to encourage more perimeter play, increase the pace of the game, and create more thrilling moments on the court.

The introduction of the four-point line in the PBA could potentially influence other basketball leagues around the world to consider similar innovations.

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