It drove me crazy watching the Philadelphia 76ers hoist up uncontested three pointers without a willing Pistons’ defender in sight (and this couldn’t wait for The Close Out). A make or miss on the shot isn’t the point as proper defensive execution or, really, any execution would’ve been nice to see.
Let’s start at ground zero.
The best way to defend the three ball is to not allow the attempt in the first place. A tall order, sure, but it’s a common goal shared by all NBA teams. Limiting attempts obviously leads to a lower number of made baskets beyond the arc.