Who is the best free-throw shooter of all-time?

Karl Malone holds the record for most free throws scored in career: 9,787 free throws. Malone also holds the record for attempts, with 13,188 free throws attempted with a percentage of 74.20%.
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Who has the best free throw ever?

The highest free throw percentage in NBA history is 90.82%, by Stephen Curry (USA) while playing for the Golden State Warriors from the 2009/10 season to the 2021/22 season.
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Who is the greatest shooter of all time?

Steph Curry made history Tuesday night at basketball's Mecca, hitting his 2,974th career three-pointer in a 105-96 win over the Knicks to pass Ray Allen for most all time. "I never wanted to call myself the greatest shooter until I got that record.
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Who is the best 3 point shooter of all time?

Top 1: Stephen Curry

There is no denying that Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all time. As of now, this great player holds the record for most 3-point conversions in a season with 402. Stephen Curry is also the player who holds the record for most 3-point field goals in an NBA Finals game.
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Who has a 100 free throw percentage?

James Harden has hit the most free throws in a game with a free-throw percentage of 100.0, with 24 made against the Spurs on December 3, 2019.
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Who has the lowest free-throw percentage?

Ben Wallace has the worst career free-throw percentage, at 41.4 percent.
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Has Stephen Curry ever missed a free-throw?

Draymond Green even told Curry to “get your head out of it” after the two-time NBA MVP missed his first two free throws Wednesday night. Curry missed the last 12 games of the regular season due to a foot injury, and perhaps the extended layoff impacted part of his routine from the line heading into the postseason.
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Who is the best point guard of all time?

Gary Payton

Perhaps the greatest point guard defender of all time, Gary Payton had unnatural strength for his size, quick feet and elite hands and timing to help him lock down foes one-on-one as well as rack up the steals.
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Who is the best dunker?

This is why it's important to look back through the lens of history and attempt to fairly and accurately rank the top 10 dunkers in NBA history.
  • Zach LaVine.
  • Jason Richardson.
  • LeBron James.
  • Blake Griffin.
  • Shawn Kemp.
  • Dominique Wilkins.
  • Julius Erving.
  • Michael Jordan.
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Who is the goat in NBA history?

Who is the GOAT in the NBA? The most common (and correct) answer to this question is former Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan. 'Air Jordan' won no fewer than six NBA championships during his time with the Chicago Bulls, claiming the Finals MVP award on all six occasions.
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Who is a better shooter than Curry?

When accounting for volume, it's hard to argue Seth is truly a better shooter than Steph. That doesn't even speak to how the two Curry's get their threes. For example, the overwhelming majority of Steph's 3-pointers come above the break, where he's shooting 42.3% for the 2021-22 season, per NBA.com.
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Who is the 3pt King?

Stephen Curry sets the NBA record for career three-pointers, surpassing Ray Allen. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is officially the NBA's three-point king.
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Who is the best shooter in football?

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a goal from outside the 18-yard box every 19.2 games in his senior career. He is the most prolific goal scorer in the game's history and one of the best long shot takers of all time. Ronaldo's shots can be compared to Roberto Carlos', who stands as the best shooter in football history.
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Who has missed the most free throws in NBA history?

10 NBA Players With The Most Missed Free Throws In History: Wilt Chamberlain Has Missed The Most, LeBron James Surprisingly 6th
  1. Wilt Chamberlain - 5,805 Missed Free Throws.
  2. Shaquille O'Neal - 5,317 Missed Free Throws. ...
  3. Dwight Howard - 4,078 Missed Free Throws. ...
  4. Karl Malone - 3,401 Missed Free Throws. ...
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Who shoots the most in basketball?

The shooting guard, as the name implies, is often the best shooter, as well as being capable of shooting accurately from longer distances. The small forward often has an aggressive approach to the basket when handling the ball. The small forward is also known to make cuts to the basket in efforts to get open for shots.
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Who is the oldest NBA player?

1. Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem is the oldest current NBA player
  • Udonis Haslem date of birth – 6/9/1980.
  • Udonis Haslem age – 41 years old.
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Who is the greatest finisher of all time NBA?

He did attempt 4.9 at-the-rim shots a game, but his percentage was just 58.6. Age does many things.
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This list will go from bottom to top, with the player's name listed alongside his number.
  1. LeBron James, 498.
  2. Dwyane Wade, 495. ...
  3. David Lee, 475. ...
  4. Carlos Boozer, 454. ...
  5. Amare Stoudemire, 448. ...
  6. Josh Smith, 439. ...
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Who has the farthest dunk?

The farthest basketball alley-oop slam dunk is 30.42 m (99 ft 9.6 in), and was achieved by Corey “Thunder” Law and Donte “Hammer” Harrison (both USA) of the Harlem Globetrotters at LakePoint Champions Center in Cartersville, Georgia, USA, on 7 December 2021.
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Who is the best playmaker in NBA history?

John Stockton

The most pure and one of the best point guards and playmakers in NBA History is John Stockton. No one was a better passer than him. Some players defined their positions. Stockton was the definition of how a true point guard should play—with his pass-first and score-second playing style.
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Is Curry the best point guard ever?

Warriors' Stephen Curry has solidified himself as greatest point guard of all time, says Andre Iguodala. Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry solidified his legacy years ago. He was an all-time great well before the 2022 Finals began and he would have remained one regardless of the outcome.
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Who is the best small forward in the NBA?

Top NBA small forwards for 2021-22: Ranking all 30 starters
  • Doug McDermott, Spurs.
  • Saddiq Bey, Pistons.
  • Dorian Finney-Smith, Mavericks.
  • Royce O'Neale, Jazz.
  • Isaac Okoro, Cavaliers.
  • Justin Holiday, Pacers.
  • Jae'Sean Tate, Rockets.
  • Josh Giddey, Thunder.
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How many free throws has Shaq made?

Shaquille O'Neal sank 5,935 free throws in his career.
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What was Shaq's free throw percentage?

Shaquille O'Neal (Shaq) Free Throw Percentage. Shaquille O'Neal will go down in NBA history as one of the most dominant big men ever to play the game. One aspect of his game that has never been referred to as dominant is his free throw shooting. Over nineteen seasons in the NBA, Shaq shot 52.2% from the foul line.
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What was Michael Jordan free throw percentage?

Michael Jordan averaged 83.5 percent from the free-throw line in his career.
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