Who is the 2nd best shooter in NBA history?

Ray Allen
Ray Allen
Allen is widely considered to be one of the greatest three-point shooters of all-time, and he held the record for most three-pointers made in a career from 2011 until 2021, when he was surpassed by Stephen Curry. Merced, California, U.S.
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. Of course, the actual top candidate to be called the second-greatest shooter in NBA history is the player many considered the best shooter of all time prior to Curry, Ray Allen.
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Who is considered the best NBA shooter of all time?

The Greatest Shooters in NBA History!
  • Larry Bird. Larry Bird is one of the greatest basketball players of all-time. ...
  • Predrag Peđa Stojaković Yes, there are players from Europe on this list- and Pedja is one of the best shooters of all-time. ...
  • Reggie Miller. ...
  • Ray Allen. ...
  • Stephen Curry.
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How many 3s has Shaq made?

Throughout the course of his 19-year NBA career, O'Neal attempted 22 three-pointers. He made just one.
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Who shot the first 3 pointer?

Chris Ford, who made the first 3-pointer in NBA history, dies at 74.
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Who is a better 3-point shooter LeBron or Jordan?

The key difference is three-point shooting. James has made 1,714 three pointers, while Jordan made just 581. Of course that's a result of them being products of their era. Jordan was a career 32.7% three-point shooter, while James has made a slightly better 34.4%.
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NBA Legends And Players Share Who They Think Is The Greatest Shooter Of All Time



Who has the highest 3pt rating?

The player with the highest 3-Point Shot Attribute Rating among current players on NBA 2K23 is Stephen Curry. He is followed by Klay Thompson in second place, while Malcolm Brogdon is third.
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Who is the greatest NBA player ever?

The 10 Greatest Basketball Players of All Time
  • Shaquille O'Neal. ...
  • Larry Bird. ...
  • Bill Russell. ...
  • Oscar Robertson. ...
  • Wilt Chamberlain. ...
  • Magic Johnson. ...
  • Michael Jordan. ...
  • LeBron James. LeBron James Maddie Meyer/Getty Images.
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Is Curry the best shooter ever?

It's almost guaranteed that Steph Curry will go down as the greatest shooter in the history of the NBA. In fact, it's generally agreed that he already is. His shooting ability on the court has seen him become one of the most influential players in modern basketball.
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Who is the best NBA player?

01 Giannis Antetokounmpo

But after averaging 33.9 points, 14.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists in a seven-game series against the Celtics, Antetokounmpo reminded us that he's the league's alpha right now.
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Who is better LeBron or Curry?

Compared to Curry, James has won more MVP awards, Finals, All-Star teams, and other honours. LeBron has 18 All-Star Team appearances and 18 All-NBA Team choices, which is more than eight-time All-Star and All-NBA performer Curry.
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Who is the most clutch 3-point shooter?

NBA All-Time Stats: List of the most efficient three-point shooters in the clutch
  • Ray Allen – 217/618 (35%)
  • Kevin Durant – 132/383 (34%)
  • Damian Lillard – 130/387 (33%)
  • Joe Johnson – 114/342 (33%)
  • Dirk Nowitzki – 125/380 (32%)
  • LeBron James – 204/634 (32%)
  • Paul George – 97/305 (31%)
  • Vince Carter – 101/322 (31%)
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Who are the goats in NBA?

GOAT debate cheat sheet: Where NBA legends rank No. 1
  • LeBron James. Most All-NBA selections: Passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant and stands at No. ...
  • Michael Jordan. ...
  • Wilt Chamberlain. ...
  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. ...
  • Bill Russell. ...
  • Magic Johnson. ...
  • Kobe Bryant. ...
  • Tim Duncan.
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Is MJ or LeBron better?

If you compare their career averages, Michael Jordan has 3 more points per game and 1 more steal per game, but 1 less assist per game and 2 less rebounds per game, and both have the same amount of blocks per game. They have almost identical career averages, but LeBron James played 4 more seasons under his belt.
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Is Michael Jordan a better shooter than Steph Curry?

Jordan is widely considered to be the greatest player in the history of basketball, while Curry is considered the greatest shooter in the history of basketball.
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Who did the first dunk?

In 1944, college basketball saw its first-ever dunk, when Oklahoma A&M's Bob "Foothills" Kurland dunked by accident.
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Who made the first 500 three-pointers?

Stephen Curry becomes 1st player in NBA history with 500 made postseason 3s | NBA.com.
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Did Kareem shoot a 3?

It's easy to forget, but the greatest scorer in the history of the NBA wasn't known as a threat from the outside, but that doesn't mean Kareem Abdul-Jabar never shot three-pointers. He was 1-for-18 in his career, but the lone three-pointer he made in his career was a shot from the corner off of a long rebound.
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Who has missed the most 3-pointers career?

James Harden has missed the most career three-pointers with 4,742 misses.
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Will Steph Curry break all time scoring record?

Curry would have to average approximately 29.9 points per game for the next seven seasons, assuming he plays all 82 games each regular season. At that pace, the two-time scoring champ would theoretically break James' record sometime during his 21st and age-41 season in 2029-30.
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Who has the most triple doubles in NBA history?

In May 2021, Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook became the undisputed king of the triple doubles. He scored his record-breaking 182nd triple double in a tight 125-124 loss against the Atlanta Hawks. Westbrook scored his very first triple double in March 2009 while playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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