The three-point shot has established itself as a cornerstone of contemporary basketball. It's a shot that calls for precision, dexterity, and rapid decision-making. It has altered how players play the game and transformed it. The American Basketball League (ABL) was the first professional basketball league to use the three-point field goal. Nevertheless, the three-point shot did not become a standard in basketball until the NBA approved it in 1979. The 3-pointer shot was introduced by the NBA to boost scoring and provide a fresh level of excitement to the game.
Players like Reggie Miller and Steve Kerr improved the three-point field goal during the 1990s. Miller was renowned for his clutch shooting and capacity to make shots from impossibly steep inclinations. The three-point shot has grown increasingly significant in recent years. Athletes like Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are well renowned for their amazing outside shooting abilities. With his distinctive shooting technique and capacity to make shots from virtually anywhere on the floor, Curry in particular has changed the sport.
Players with the most 3-pointers in the NBA:
|
Rank |
Player |
3-Pointers Made |
|
1 |
Stephen Curry |
3747 |
|
2 |
Ray Allen |
2973 |
|
3 |
James Harden |
2940 |
|
4 |
Damian Lillard |
2607 |
|
5 |
Reggie Miller |
2560 |
|
6 |
Klay Thompson |
2481 |
|
7 |
Kyle Korver |
2450 |
|
8 |
LeBron James |
2410 |
|
9 |
Vince Carter |
2290 |
|
10 |
Jason Terry |
2282 |
* Updated till 13th August, 2024
With 3,385 3-pointers made as of April 2023, Stephen Curry currently owns the NBA record for the most 3-pointers made in a career. With his distinctive shooting technique and capacity to make jumpers from practically anywhere on the floor, Curry has completely changed the game. He is renowned for his rapid release, dribble-to-shot quickness, and long-range accuracy.
Until Curry broke it, Ray Allen, who retired in 2014, held the record for the most 3-pointers made in a career. Throughout his career, Allen made 2,973 3-pointers. He was renowned for both his fluid shooting style and his capacity to make shots in crucial moments.
