In basketball, a three-point field goal (also known as a "three-pointer" or "3-pointer") is a field goal made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc radiating from the basket. A successful attempt is worth three points, in contrast to the two points awarded for shots made inside the three-point line. The National Basketball Association's (NBA) three-point shooting title is the player who recorded the most three-point field goals in a given season. The statistic was first recognized in the 1979–80 season, when the three-point line was first implemented. Stephen Curry has won it a record 8 times while James Harden and Ray Allen have won it thrice.
Key
^ | Denotes player who is still active in the NBA | |||||
* | Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame | |||||
Player (X) | Denotes the number of times the player had been the three-point field goals leader up to and including that season | |||||
G | Guard | F | Forward | C | Center |
List of 3-point scoring leaders
Multiple-time leaders
Rank | Player | Team | Times leader | Years |
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1 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | 8 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2024 |
2 | James Harden | Houston Rockets | 3 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
Ray Allen | Milwaukee Bucks (1.5) / Seattle SuperSonics (1.5) | 2002, 2003, 2006 | ||
4 | Reggie Miller | Indiana Pacers | 2 | 1993, 1998 |
Dan Majerle | Phoenix Suns | 1993, 1994 | ||
Vernon Maxwell | Houston Rockets | 1991, 1992 | ||
Michael Adams | Denver Nuggets | 1989, 1990 | ||
Larry Bird | Boston Celtics | 1986, 1987 | ||
Darrell Griffith | Utah Jazz | 1984, 1985 |
See also
- NBA records
- List of National Basketball Association career 3-point scoring leaders
- List of National Basketball Association annual 3-point field goal percentage leaders
- List of National Basketball Association career 3-point field goal percentage leaders
- List of National Basketball Association annual field goal percentage leaders
Notes
- The player's primary position is listed first.
- The 1998–99 season was shortened to 50 games due to the league's lockout.
- The 2011–12 season was shortened to 66 games due to the league's lockout.
References
- General
- "Yearly Leaders and Records for 3-Pt Field Goals". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- Specific
- "Basketball glossary". FIBA.com. Archived from the original on May 16, 2010. Retrieved March 5, 2010.
- ^ "Stephen Curry Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- "Brian Taylor Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- "Mike Bratz Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- "Don Buse Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- "Mike Dunleavy Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Darrell Griffith Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Larry Bird Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- "Danny Ainge Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Michael Adams Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Vernon Maxwell Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Dan Majerle Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Reggie Miller Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- "John Starks Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- "Dennis Scott Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- "Wesley Person Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- Beck, Howard (February 14, 2009). "N.B.A. and Union Are Discussing New Labor Deal". The New York Times. Retrieved February 22, 2009.
- "Dee Brown Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- "Gary Payton Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- "Antoine Walker Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Ray Allen Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- "Peja Stojakovic Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- "Quentin Richardson Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- "Kyle Korver Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- "Gilbert Arenas Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- "Raja Bell Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- "Jason Richardson Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- "Rashard Lewis Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- "Aaron Brooks Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- "Dorell Wright Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- Beck, Howard (November 28, 2011). "Two Exhibition Games for N.B.A. Teams". The New York Times. Retrieved November 28, 2011.
- "Ryan Anderson Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "James Harden Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- "Klay Thompson Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
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