EXCLUSIVE: Danny Green questions PBA’s 4-point shot, praises Filipino fans on Manila return for vivo x NBA meet and greet 

When three-time NBA champion Danny Green returned to Manila for the vivo x NBA meet and   greet, the conversation naturally drifted to one of the most talked-about rule innovations in Philippine basketball — the four-point shot.

The former sharpshooter, who built his reputation as one of the NBA’s most reliable long-range threats, admitted he isn’t entirely sold on the idea of extending the arc even further.

Green said the game already revolves heavily around outside shooting.

“I don’t think it’s good for the game of basketball. I mean, we get enough. Three point line is already enough. And, we get enough, an abundance of attempts of those,” Green said.

For Green, adding a four-point line could disrupt the rhythm of the sport rather than enhance it.

“I think a four point line might make the game a little bit more messy.”

The rule has sparked debate in basketball circles after its introduction in the Philippine Basketball Association, where the long-distance shot has already produced dramatic moments and buzzer-beating highlights.

Some high-profile players abroad have shown curiosity about the concept. Stars like Kyrie Irving and Sabrina Ionescu have previously entertained the idea of experimenting with a deeper scoring line.

But Green leans toward a more traditional approach to the sport. Rather than seeing the four-point shot as a staple of regular competition, he believes it might work better as a novelty in special events.

“But, [it’s] interesting,” acknowledged Green.

“It could be fun for certain things like the Big Three, certain tournaments or even [the] Olympics. But, [in an] NBA game, I don’t know,” he added.

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Green knows a thing or two about the modern evolution of the perimeter game. Over a 15-season NBA career, he helped spread the floor for championship teams, winning titles with the San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, and Los Angeles Lakers before retiring in 2024.

Now working in the media covering the league, Green’s visit to the Philippines wasn’t just about basketball discussions — it also gave him a firsthand look at the country’s deep love for the sport.

The experience left a strong impression for the returning Green, who had last come here in 2015.

“My first impression, I was very overwhelmed by the passion that they had,” Green said.

“It doesn’t matter who you are, they show that same type of passion, they show that same type of appreciation for every [NBA] player that has come here.”

Even during everyday moments of the trip, Green noticed how eager fans were to talk about the game.

“They let you know that they love the game, even on the plane some of the people in my section, they’re not shy.”

For a player who spent years hitting big shots on the NBA’s biggest stages, the visit offered a reminder that basketball’s reach stretches far beyond the league’s arenas — and that few places embrace the sport quite like the Philippines.

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