I think he was being sarcastic. I agree, WAY too many threes.
The biggest problem with the gameplay is that there isn't a large enough discrepancy between the different level of players. You could have LeBron score 50 points and then get Martell Webster going and score 50 as well. (Rather easily)
I also think the signature skills/personality badges are lame and overpowered. It's also a cop out for not having to go as in depth with the tendencies on each player. If there were more tendencies (and more realistic ratings) then we wouldn't need Kobe to have "Shot Creator" because that would just be how his player plays. I'm fine with the hot and cold streaking because that happens in real life but this other stuff needs to go away. There is such a thing as too much fluff.