The NBA has always had exceptional long range shooters throughout its history, but in recent years the sport has evolved and now we see more players attempting three-point goals and scoring more. So it is not surprising that most of the best three-point shooters are from the modern era, although there have been several from the past, who made the game interesting in the past and scored lots of points for their team. On that note, let’s have a look at the 10 best three-point shooters in the history of the NBA.
10. Steve Kerr
Kerr played for several NBA teams during his career. He has the highest three-point goal percentage in history (45.4%). He didn’t try often, but when he did, it was always effective. Steve was so accurate that even Michael Jordan relied on him for important shots on many occasions. He most probably gave three-point shooting tips to Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, as they are two of the best shooters of the modern era. Steve is definitely one of the most influential figures in the three-point game.
9. Kyle Korver
Kyle Korver began his NBA career in 2003 and went on to play with teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls and more. He had a mediocre career, averaging 9.3 points, 1.7 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game. With a field goal percentage of 44.2. So it is no surprise that many NBA fans forget how good Korver was from the long range. He made 2,450 three-pointers with a 3-point field goal percentage of 42.9. He was really a 3-point specialist, but he doesn’t get the credit he really deserves.
8. J.J. Redick
J.J. was the 11th pick in the 2006 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic. He played with the team until 2013 and then was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. He has been on many teams during his career and was a great three-point shooter. Redick has made 1,950 three-pointers during his NBA career, with a 3-point field goal percentage of 41.5. He was always a lethal player from the corners and was also very effective in the playoffs, making 189 three-point field goals.
7. LeBron James
One of the best players in the modern era, LeBron James, has extraordinary consistency and durability. James will go down in history as a legendary player because he is the best in almost every department, including three-point field goals. He has made 2,140 three-pointers in the regular season and 432 in the playoffs. However, his three-point goal percentage is less than 35%. But the best part is that many of LeBron’s 3-pointers were crucial in leading his team to the championship.
6. Steve Nash
Steve Nash was not only one of the best assist players of all time, but he was always an excellent shooter from both mid-range and long range. “Captain Canada” has the second-highest free throw percentage in NBA history (90.4%) and a three-point range goal percentage of 42.8%. Nash made a total of 1,685 three-pointers in his career, excluding his 178 threes in the playoffs.
5. James Harden
James Harden has not been able to win a championship yet, but he is one of the best players in the league. Harden has averaged 24.9 points per game in his NBA career, which is the third highest among current active players. This highest average is partly thanks to the three-point field goals he made. Harden has scored 2,593 three-pointers, which is third on the all-time list.
4. Klay Thompson
Klay Thompson has played 647 NBA games and scored 1,912 three-pointers. If he had not missed two seasons due to injuries, he would have been in the top 10 players with the most three-pointers in NBA history. Additionally, Thompson’s three-point field goal percentage is 41.7. In the playoffs, he has made 421 three-point field goals, the third-most all-time. It is also noteworthy that Klay Thompson holds the record for most three-pointers in a single game. In 2018, he made 14 threes against the Chicago Bulls.
3. Reggie Miller
Reggie Miller was arguably the best three-point shooter in the 1990s. He played a different game when shooting from long range. There is no doubt that Miller was ahead of his time. He made a big impact in the league and set several three-point records. He has scored 2,460 3-pointers in his career and had a field goal percentage of 39.5.
2. Ray Allen
Allen was a consistent player who ultimately dethroned Miller as the three-point King. He set several records, such as most career three-pointer field goals (2,973), most three-pointers in a season during 2005–06 and most three-pointers in the playoffs (385). Additionally, his three-point field goal percentage was 40. He had an illustrious career and is a legendary player in NBA history.
1. Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry became the new king of three-pointers after breaking most of Ray Allen’s records. Curry is the all-time leader in three-pointers with 3,117. He has an excellent three-point field goal percentage of 42.8. Steph is the only player with more than 500 three-pointers in the playoffs and also the only player to reach 400 3-pointers in a season. Steph is the only player with multiple 300-three seasons. His abilities and skills from long range are unparalleled, the speed at which he shoots and his amazing ability to make truly complex shots is incredible. Stephen is arguably the best three-point shooter in the history of the NBA.
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