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.[1] 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 leader is the player with the highest three-point field goal percentage in a given season. The statistic was first recognized in the
1979–80 season when the three-point line was first implemented that season. To qualify as a three-point shooting leader, the player must have at least 82 three-point field goals made. This has been the entry criteria since the
2013–14 season.[2]
Craig Hodges,
Steve Kerr, and
Jason Kapono have led the league in three-point shooting for two seasons, while
Kyle Korver has led the league in three-point shooting for four seasons. Kapono and Korver are the only players to do so in consecutive seasons. Korver, who shot 53.64% from beyond the arc in the
2009–10 season, holds the all-time record for three-point field goal percentage in a season (min. 110 attempts).
Tony Snell, who is not included on the list, shot an all-time high 56.9% from beyond the arc (min. 50 attempts) in the
2020-21 season on 62 makes and 109 attempts.
^The 1998–99 season was shortened to 50 games due to the league's
lockout.[21] The qualification of this season's three-point field goal percentage leader is to have at least 34 three-point field goals made.[2]
^The 2011–12 season was shortened to 66 games due to the league's
lockout.[34] The qualification of this season's three-point field goal percentage leader is to have at least 44 three-point field goals made.[2]