Noun
1. Name given to a classification of shots made in the game of basketball. A three pointer is accomplished when the player with the ball successfully makes his shot behind the three-point line. Worth three points due to great distance that shot was made from.
2. Last hope for white guys in the NBA.
Failure to make the three pointer commonly results in an airball and much mockery.
Note: Three pointers are often shot from “downtown.”
1. Name given to a classification of shots made in the game of basketball. A three pointer is accomplished when the player with the ball successfully makes his shot behind the three-point line. Worth three points due to great distance that shot was made from.
2. Last hope for white guys in the NBA.
Failure to make the three pointer commonly results in an airball and much mockery.
Note: Three pointers are often shot from “downtown.”
by The Legendary Ironwood June 11, 2006
After giving me head, my girl was laid up with me when she jerked me off, so I busted a three pointer. "Oh shit! You hit me in the face!", she exclaimed. From downtown -- nothing but net.
by Agile September 8, 2006
by tneveca August 27, 2009
a means to score 3 points; placed in basketball to give the white man a chance; used to brighten up the world of basketball
He put back some vanilla in that cup of chocolate ice cream;
if it wasn't for the three pointer, the nba would be a dark place;
if it wasn't for the three pointer, the nba would be a dark place;
by tickle me pink April 19, 2008
jenny: "man! brad scores more points than jamal orr bon qui qui"
bonifa: "thats just because of the three pointer! he's not nearly as good."
bonifa: "thats just because of the three pointer! he's not nearly as good."
by barbisha August 26, 2009
Dude1: Brah, why are your shoes wet?
Dude2: Just dropped a heavy three pointer and got all types of splash back on my socks
Dude2: Just dropped a heavy three pointer and got all types of splash back on my socks
by Elmo's dick March 15, 2019
by notstevebuscemi August 10, 2017