A few years ago, the Mavericks and pretty much every other NBA team drew a semicircle on their practice courts a few feet beyond the 3-point arc.
The concept was to not only improve their shooters’ range, but also to show just how much stepping out could help spacing for teammates on drives to the basket and post-ups.
Maybe it was just a matter of time before a defensive line was added to the practice court.
The Mavericks – borrowing from Jason Kidd’s previous employer, the Los Angeles Lakers – have drawn a semicircle on the court that is about 16 feet from the basket.