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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 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
List of 3-point scoring leaders
Stephen Curry has led the league in three-point field goals a record eight times. He set the NBA record for three-pointers made in the
2015–16 season with 402.
[2]
Multiple-time leaders
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
Notes
^ The player's primary position is listed first.
^ The 1998–99 season was shortened to 50 games due to the league's
lockout .
[17]
^ The 2011–12 season was shortened to 66 games due to the league's
lockout .
[31]
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