List of National Basketball Association career 3-point scoring leaders

This article provides two lists:

A list of National Basketball Association players by total career regular season three-point field goals made.[1]
A progressive list of three-point leaders showing how the record has increased through the years.[2]

Three-point field goals made leaders

This is a list of National Basketball Association players by total career regular-season three-point field goals made.

Statistics accurate as of December 3, 2016.
^ Active NBA player
* Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration[3]
§ 1st time eligible for Hall of Fame in 2017 [4]
Only players with at least 50 win shares are shown for 1st time eligible Hall of Fame consideration.
Win Shares is a player statistic which attempts to divvy up credit for team success to the individuals on the team.[5]
Rank Name Position(s) Team(s) played for (years)[6] Total 3-point field
goals
made
Total 3-point field
goals
attempted
3-point field goal
percentage
1 Allen, RayRay Allen SG Milwaukee Bucks (19962003)
Seattle SuperSonics (20032007)
Boston Celtics (20072012)
Miami Heat (20122014)
2,973 7,429 .400
2 Miller, ReggieReggie Miller* SG Indiana Pacers (19872005) 2,560 6,486 .395
3 Terry, JasonJason Terry^ SG/PG Atlanta Hawks (19992004)
Dallas Mavericks (20042012)
Boston Celtics (2012–2013)
Brooklyn Nets (2013–2014)
Houston Rockets (20142016)
Milwaukee Bucks (2016–present)
2,178 5,752 .379
4 Pierce, PaulPaul Pierce^ SF Boston Celtics (19982013)
Brooklyn Nets (2013–2014)
Washington Wizards (2014–2015)
Los Angeles Clippers (2015–present)
2,133 5,786 .369
5 Kidd, JasonJason Kidd PG Dallas Mavericks (19941996, 20082012)
Phoenix Suns (19962001)
New Jersey Nets (20012008)
New York Knicks (2012–2013)
1,988 5,701 .349
6 Crawford, JamalJamal Crawford^ SG/PG Chicago Bulls (20002004)
New York Knicks (20042008)
Golden State Warriors (2008–2009)
Atlanta Hawks (20092011)
Portland Trail Blazers (2011–2012)
Los Angeles Clippers (2012–present)
1,962 5,625 .349
7 Carter, VinceVince Carter^ SG/SF Toronto Raptors (19982004)
New Jersey Nets (20042009)
Orlando Magic (20092010)
Phoenix Suns (2010–2011)
Dallas Mavericks (20112014)
Memphis Grizzlies (2014–present)
1,961 5,275 .372
8 Korver, KyleKyle Korver^ SG/SF Philadelphia 76ers (20032007)
Utah Jazz (20072010)
Chicago Bulls (20102012)
Atlanta Hawks (2012–present)
1,919 4,477 .429
9 Johnson, JoeJoe Johnson^ SG/SF Boston Celtics (2001–2002)
Phoenix Suns (20022005)
Atlanta Hawks (20052012)
Brooklyn Nets (20122016)
Miami Heat (2016)
Utah Jazz (2016–present)
1,859 4,989 .373
10 Billups, ChaunceyChauncey Billups PG/SG Boston Celtics (1997–1998)
Toronto Raptors (1998)
Denver Nuggets (1999, 20082011)
Minnesota Timberwolves (20002002)
Detroit Pistons (20022008, 2013–2014)
New York Knicks (2011)
Los Angeles Clippers (20112013)
1,830 4,725 .387
11 Bryant, KobeKobe Bryant SG Los Angeles Lakers (19962016) 1,827 5,546 .330
12 Lewis, RashardRashard Lewis SF/PF Seattle SuperSonics (19982007)
Orlando Magic (20072010)
Washington Wizards (20102012)
Miami Heat (20122014)
1,787 4,625 .386
13 Stojaković, PejaPeja Stojaković SF Sacramento Kings (19992006)
Indiana Pacers (2006)
New Orleans (/Oklahoma City) Hornets (20062010)
Toronto Raptors (2010)
Dallas Mavericks (2011)
1,760 4,392 .401
14 Ellis, DaleDale Ellis SF/SG Dallas Mavericks (19831986)
Seattle SuperSonics (19861991, 19971999)
Milwaukee Bucks (19911992, 1999–2000)
San Antonio Spurs (19921994)
Denver Nuggets (19941997)
Charlotte Hornets (2000)
1,719 4,266 .403
15 Smith, J. R.J. R. Smith^ SG New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (20042006)
Denver Nuggets (20062011)
New York Knicks (20112015)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2015–present)
1,715 4,585 .374
16 Nowitzki, DirkDirk Nowitzki^ PF Dallas Mavericks (1998–present) 1,707 4,481 .381
17 Nash, SteveSteve Nash PG Phoenix Suns (19961998, 20042012)
Dallas Mavericks (19982004)
Los Angeles Lakers (20122015)
1,685 3,939 .428
18 Curry, StephenStephen Curry^ PG Golden State Warriors (2009–present) 1,677 3,788 .443
19 Richardson, JasonJason Richardson SG Golden State Warriors (20012007)
Charlotte Bobcats (20072008)
Phoenix Suns (20082010)
Orlando Magic (20102012)
Philadelphia 76ers (20122015)
1,608 4,344 .370
20 Miller, MikeMike Miller^ SF/SG Orlando Magic (20002003)
Memphis Grizzlies (20032008, 2013–2014)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2008–2009)
Washington Wizards (2009–2010)
Miami Heat (20102013)
Cleveland Cavaliers (20142015)
Denver Nuggets (2015–present)
1,585 3,894 .407
21 Rice, GlenGlen Rice SF Miami Heat (19891995)
Charlotte Hornets (19951998)
Los Angeles Lakers (19992000)
New York Knicks (2000–2001)
Houston Rockets (20012003)
Los Angeles Clippers (2003–2004)
1,559 3,896 .400
22 Jones, EddieEddie Jones SG Los Angeles Lakers (19941999)
Charlotte Hornets (19992000)
Miami Heat (20002005, 2007)
Memphis Grizzlies (20052007)
Dallas Mavericks (2007–2008)
1,546 4,147 .373
23 Hardaway, TimTim Hardaway PG Golden State Warriors (19891996)
Miami Heat (19962001)
Dallas Mavericks (2001–2002)
Denver Nuggets (2002)
Indiana Pacers (2003)
1,542 4,345 .355
24 Van Exel, NickNick Van Exel PG Los Angeles Lakers (19931998)
Denver Nuggets (19992002)
Dallas Mavericks (20022003)
Golden State Warriors (2003–2004)
Portland Trail Blazers (2004–2005)
San Antonio Spurs (2005–2006)
1,528 4,278 .357
25 Bibby, MikeMike Bibby§ PG Vancouver Grizzlies (19982001)
Sacramento Kings (20012008)
Atlanta Hawks (20082011)
Washington Wizards (2011)
Miami Heat (2011)
New York Knicks (2011–2012)
1,517 3,999 .379
26 Finley, MichaelMichael Finley SF Phoenix Suns (19951996)
Dallas Mavericks (19962005)
San Antonio Spurs (20052010)
Boston Celtics (2010)
1,454 3,880 .375
27 Barry, BrentBrent Barry SG Los Angeles Clippers (19951998)
Miami Heat (1998)
Chicago Bulls (1999)
Seattle SuperSonics (19992004)
San Antonio Spurs (20042008)
Houston Rockets (2008–2009)
1,395 3,442 .405
28 Walker, AntoineAntoine Walker PF Boston Celtics (19962003, 2005)
Dallas Mavericks (2003–2004)
Atlanta Hawks (2004–2005)
Miami Heat (20052007)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2007–2008)
1,386 4,264 .325
29 James, LeBronLeBron James^ SF Cleveland Cavaliers (20032010, 2014–present)
Miami Heat (20102014)
1,369 4,027 .340
30 Ginóbili, ManuManu Ginóbili^ SG San Antonio Spurs (2002–present) 1,363 3,691 .369
31 Majerle, DanDan Majerle SG/SF Phoenix Suns (19881995, 2001–2002)
Cleveland Cavaliers (1995–1996)
Miami Heat (19962001)
1,360 3,798 .358
32 Davis, BaronBaron Davis§ PG Charlotte Hornets (19992002)
New Orleans Hornets (20022005)
Golden State Warriors (20052008)
Los Angeles Clippers (20082011)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2011)
New York Knicks (2012)
1,332 4,159 .320
33 Richmond, MitchMitch Richmond* SG Golden State Warriors (19881991)
Sacramento Kings (19911998)
Washington Wizards (19982001)
Los Angeles Lakers (2001–2002)
1,326 3,419 .388
34 Houston, AllanAllan Houston SG Detroit Pistons (19931996)
New York Knicks (19962005)
1,305 3,247 .402
35 Porter, TerryTerry Porter PG Portland Trail Blazers (19851995)
Minnesota Timberwolves (19951998)
Miami Heat (1999)
San Antonio Spurs (19992002)
1,297 3,360 .386
36 Blaylock, MookieMookie Blaylock PG New Jersey Nets (19891992)
Atlanta Hawks (19921999)
Golden State Warriors (19992002)
1,283 3,816 .336
37 Dunleavy Jr., MikeMike Dunleavy Jr.^ SF/SG Golden State Warriors (20022007)
Indiana Pacers (20072011)
Milwaukee Bucks (20112013)
Chicago Bulls (20132016)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2016–present)
1,262 3,365 .375
38 Maxwell, VernonVernon Maxwell SG San Antonio Spurs (19881990, 1996–1997)
Houston Rockets (19901995)
Philadelphia 76ers (1995–1996, 2000)
Orlando Magic (1998)
Charlotte Hornets (1998)
Sacramento Kings (1999)
Seattle SuperSonics (1999–2000)
Dallas Mavericks (2001)
1,256 3,931 .320
39 Robinson, CliffordClifford Robinson PF/SF Portland Trail Blazers (19891997)
Phoenix Suns (19972001)
Detroit Pistons (20012003)
Golden State Warriors (20032005)
New Jersey Nets (20052007)
1,253 3,515 .356
40 Jackson, StephenStephen Jackson SG/SF New Jersey Nets (2000–2001)
San Antonio Spurs (20012003, 20122013)
Atlanta Hawks (2003–2004)
Indiana Pacers (20042007)
Golden State Warriors (20072009)
Charlotte Bobcats (20092011)
Milwaukee Bucks (2011–2012)
Los Angeles Clippers (2013–2014)
1,252 3,763 .333
41 Battier, ShaneShane Battier SF Memphis Grizzlies (20012006, 2011)
Houston Rockets (20062011)
Miami Heat (20112014)
1,250 3,254 .384
42 Fisher, DerekDerek Fisher PG/SG Los Angeles Lakers (19962004, 20072012)
Golden State Warriors (20042006)
Utah Jazz (2006–2007)
Oklahoma City Thunder (2012, 20132014)
Dallas Mavericks (2012)
1,248 3,341 .374
43 Türkoğlu, HedoHedo Türkoğlu SF Sacramento Kings (20002003)
San Antonio Spurs (2003–2004)
Orlando Magic (20042009, 20102013)
Toronto Raptors (2009–2010)
Phoenix Suns (2010)
Los Angeles Clippers (20142015)
1,246 3,246 .384
44 Curry, DellDell Curry SG Utah Jazz (1986–1987)
Cleveland Cavaliers (1987–1988)
Charlotte Hornets (19881998)
Milwaukee Bucks (1999)
Toronto Raptors (19992002)
1,245 3,098 .402
45 Williams, JasonJason Williams PG Sacramento Kings (19992001)
Memphis Grizzlies (20012005, 2011)
Miami Heat (20052008)
Orlando Magic (20092011)
1,238 3,784 .327
46 Stoudamire, DamonDamon Stoudamire PG Toronto Raptors (19951998)
Portland Trail Blazers (19982005)
Memphis Grizzlies (20052007)
San Antonio Spurs (2008)
1,236 3,464 .357
47 Hawkins, HerseyHersey Hawkins SG Philadelphia 76ers (19881993)
Charlotte Hornets (19931995, 2000–2001)
Seattle SuperSonics (19951999)
Chicago Bulls (1999–2000)
1,226 3,108 .394
48 Starks, JohnJohn Starks SG Golden State Warriors (1988–1989, 19992000)
New York Knicks (19901998)
Chicago Bulls (2000)
Utah Jazz (20002002)
1,222 3,591 .340
49 Person, ChuckChuck Person SF Indiana Pacers (19861992)
Minnesota Timberwolves (19921994)
San Antonio Spurs (19941998)
Charlotte Hornets (1999)
Seattle SuperSonics (1999–2000)
1,220 3,370 .362
50 Scott, DennisDennis Scott SF Orlando Magic (19901997)
Dallas Mavericks (1997–1998)
Phoenix Suns (1998)
New York Knicks (1999)
Minnesota Timberwolves (1999)
Vancouver Grizzlies (1999–2000)
1,214 3,060 .397

Progressive list of 3-point scoring leaders

This is a progressive list of 3-point scoring leaders showing how the record has increased through the years.

Statistics accurate as November 30, 2016.
^ Active NBA player
* Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration[3]
§ 1st time eligible for Hall of Fame in 2017 [7]
Only players with at least 50 win shares are shown for 1st time eligible Hall of Fame consideration.
Win Shares is a player statistic which attempts to divvy up credit for team success to the individuals on the team.[5]
Team Abbreviations Team listed is the one player was on when he established the record.
BOSBoston CelticsHOUHouston Rockets ORLOrlando MagicSEA Seattle SuperSonics
CHACharlotte Bobcats INDIndiana Pacers PHIPhiladelphia 76ers TORToronto Raptors
CHIChicago Bulls LALLos Angeles Lakers PHOPhoenix SunsUTAUtah Jazz
CLECleveland Cavaliers MIAMiami Heat SACSacramento Kings WASWashington Wizards
DENDenver NuggetsMILMilwaukee Bucks SASSan Antonio Spurs WSBWashington Bullets
GSWGolden State Warriors NYKNew York Knicks SDCSan Diego Clippers
Progressive 3 point Leaders
Season Year-by-year leader 3P Active player leader 3P Career record 3P Single season record 3P Season
1979–80 Brian TaylorSDC 90Brian TaylorSDC 90Brian TaylorSDC 90Brian TaylorSDC 901979–80
1980–81 Mike BratzCLE 571341341980–81
1981–82 Don BuseIND 73Joe HassettGSW 193Joe HassettGSW 1931981–82
1982–83 Mike Dunleavy SAS 671941941982–83
1983–84 Darrell GriffithUTA 91Darrell GriffithUTA 154Darrell GriffithUTA 911983–84
1984–85 92246Darrell GriffithUTA 246 921984–85
1985–86 Larry Bird*BOS 82Larry Bird*BOS 267Larry Bird*BOS 2671985–86
1986–87 903573571986–87
1987–88 Danny AingeBOS 148455455Danny AingeBOS 1481987–88
1988–89 Michael AdamsDEN 166Dale EllisSEA 472Dale EllisSEA 472Michael AdamsDEN 1661988–89
1989–90 1585685681989–90
1990–91 Vernon MaxwellHOU 172Michael Adams
DEN 1990–91
WSB 1991–92
658Michael Adams
DEN 1990–91
WSB 1991–92
658 Vernon MaxwellHOU 1721990–91
1991–92 1627837831991–92
1992–93 Dan MajerlePHO 167Dale Ellis
SAS 1992–94
DEN 1994–97
882Dale Ellis
SAS 1992–94
DEN 1994–97
8821992–93
1993–94 Dan MajerlePHO 1921,0131,013Dan MajerlePHO 1921993–94
1994–95 John StarksNYK 2171,1191,119John StarksNYK 2171994–95
1995–96 Dennis ScottORL 267 1,269 1,269 Dennis ScottORL 2671995–96
1996–97 Reggie Miller*IND 229 1,4611,4611996–97
1997–98 Wesley PersonCLE 192Reggie Miller*IND 1,596Reggie Miller*IND 1,5961997–98
1998–99 Dee BrownTOR 1351,7021,7021998–99
1999–00 Gary Payton*SEA 1771,8671,8671999–00
2000–01 Antoine WalkerBOS 2212,0372,0372000–01
2001–02 Allen, RayRay AllenMIL 2292,2172,2172001–02
2002–03 2012,3302,3302002–03
2003–04 Peja StojakovićSAC 2402,4642,464 2003–04
2004–05 Quentin RichardsonPHO 2262,5602,560 2004–05
2005–06 Allen, RayRay AllenSEA 269Allen, RayRay Allen
SEA 2005–07
BOS 2007–12
MIA 2012–14
1,755Allen, RayRay AllenSEA 2692005–06
2006–07 2051,9202006–07
2007–08 Jason RichardsonCHA 2432,1002007–08
2008–09 Rashard LewisORL 2202,2992008–09
2009–10 Aaron Brooks^HOU 2092,4442009–10
2010–11 Dorell WrightGSW 1942,612Allen, RayRay Allen
BOS 2010–12
MIA 2012–14
2,6122010–11
2011–12 Ryan Anderson^ORL 1662,718 2,718 2011–12
2012–13 Stephen Curry^GSW 2722,8572,857Stephen Curry^GSW 2722012–13
2013–14 2612,9732,9732013–14
2014–15 286Jason Terry^HOU 2,0762862014–15
2015–16 4022,169 4022015–16
2016–17 752,176 2016–17
SeasonYear-by-Year Leader3PActive Player Leader3PCareer Record3PSingle Season Record3PSeason


Notes

  1. The National Basketball Association did not record 3-point field goals until the 1979–80 season
  2. "NBA Progressive Leaders and Records for 3-Pt Field Goals". Basketball-Reference.com. Sports-Reference. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
  3. 1 2 A player is not eligible for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame until he has been fully retired for four calendar years (reduced from five in 2015); player was not eligible for induction upon the commencement of the 2016–17 NBA season.
  4. "2017 Hall of Fame Candidates". Basketball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  5. 1 2 "NBA Win Shares". Basketball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  6. American Basketball Association (ABA) teams other than those admitted into the NBA in 1976 are not included; each year is linked to an article about that particular NBA season.
  7. "2017 Hall of Fame Candidates". Basketball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 April 2016.

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