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General Slang
deep three
DEEP THREE · noun · informal
A three-pointer taken far beyond the arc
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A three-point attempt launched from well behind the three-point line, further than a standard three.
“He's comfortable pulling the deep three off the dribble.”
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deep three In A Sentence
He's comfortable pulling the deep three off the dribble.
Origin & Usage
Descriptive; rose in usage during the modern three-point era.
People Also Ask
What is a deep three in basketball?
It's a three-point attempt taken from well behind the arc, further out than a standard three.
Why has the deep three become popular?
The modern three-point era, led by shooters like Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard, made pulling up from deep a common weapon.
Is a deep three harder to make?
Yes; the extra distance lowers the shooting percentage, so only confident long-range shooters take them regularly.
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