List of NBA annual 3-point scoring leaders

In basketball, a three-point field goal (also known as a "3-pointer") is a field goal made from beyond the 3-point line, a designated arc radiating from the basket.[2] A successful attempt is worth 3 points, in contrast to the two points awarded for shots made inside the 3-point line. The National Basketball Association's (NBA) three-point scoring title is the player who recorded the most 3-point field goals in a given season. The statistics was first recognized in the 1979–80 NBA season, when the 3-point line was first implemented.
Stephen Curry holds the record for most 3-point field goals made in single season (402) and 3-point field goal percentage in single season (.4537), accomplishing both in the 2015–16 season. James Harden holds the record for most 3-point field goals attempted in single season (1,028) which was accomplished in 2018–19 NBA season.
Stephen Curry has won the most 3-point scoring titles, with eight, while James Harden and Ray Allen have each won it three times. Michael Adams, Larry Bird, Darrell Griffith, Dan Majerle, Vernon Maxwell and Reggie Miller have each won it two times. Stephen Curry also holds the record for consecutive seasons leading the league in 3-point scoring with 5, which was accomplished in 2012–13 NBA season, 2013–14 NBA season, 2014–15 NBA season, 2015–16 NBA season and 2016–17 NBA season. He also had two consecutive seasons leading the league in 3-point scoring, which was accomplished in 2020–21 NBA season and 2021–22 NBA season. James Harden had three consecutive seasons leading the league in 3-point scoring, which he had in 2017–18 NBA season, 2018–19 NBA season and 2019–20 NBA season. Other players to have consecutive seasons leading the league in 3-point scoring include Ray Allen in 2001–02 NBA season and 2002–03 NBA season, Dan Majerle in 1992–93 NBA season and 1993–94 NBA season, Vernon Maxwell in 1990–91 NBA season and 1991–92 NBA season, Michael Adams in 1988–89 NBA season and 1989–90 season, Larry Bird in 1985–86 NBA season and 1986–87 NBA season and Darrell Griffith in 1983–84 NBA season and 1984–85 NBA season.
Key
[edit]| ^ | 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
[edit]Multiple-time leaders
[edit]| Rank | Player | Team | Times leader | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
[edit]- NBA records
- List of NBA career 3-point scoring leaders
- List of NBA annual 3-point field goal percentage leaders
- List of NBA career 3-point field goal percentage leaders
- List of NBA annual field goal percentage leaders
Notes
[edit]- ^ The player's primary position is listed first.
- ^ The 1998–99 NBA season was shortened to 50 games due to the league's lockout.[17]
- ^ The 2011–12 NBA season was shortened to 66 games due to the league's lockout.[31]
References
[edit]General
[edit]- "Yearly Leaders and Records for 3-Pt Field Goals". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
Specific
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- ^ a b "Michael Adams Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "Vernon Maxwell Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "Dan Majerle Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
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