Who shot the longest shot in NBA history?

Here's how Wikipedia lists the longest NBA shots ever:
  • Baron Davis, 89-feet, 2001.
  • Norm Van Lier, 84-feet, 1977.
  • Magic Johnson, 84-feet, 1987.
  • LeBron James, 83-feet, 2007.
  • Herb Williams, 81-feet, 1986.
  • Ziaire Williams, 79-feet, 2023.
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What is the farthest NBA shot ever made?

"I just had to give it everything I had and luckily it went in," said Joshua. His perseverance paid off, and after a fair few attempts, the ball sailed through the net from a record-breaking distance of 34.6 metres (113 ft 6 in).
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What is LeBron's longest shot?

LeBron James once made an 83-foot shot.
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What is the longest 2 pointer in NBA history?

LONGEST 2-Pointer Ever (84-foot shot - Norm Van Lier) | By NBA on ClutchPoints | Facebook.
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What is the most unstoppable shot in NBA history?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Skyhook

Easily the most unstoppable shot in the history of the game. The high arc of the shot combined with Kareem's 7-foot-2 height and massive wingspan ensured that if he did take the hook and miss, it wouldn't be blocked (except by Wilt Chamberlain).
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Top 5 Longest Shots in NBA History



What NBA player never missed a shot?

only one NBA player has never missed a shot. this is a mad Rashad. you might know him as a former NFL player and. sportscaster, but in 1990 to promote his new NBA show Inside Stuff.
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Has any NBA player scored 69 points?

Here are Michael's stats in his high-scoring game: 69 points, 18 rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Notable: He shot a hot . 621 percent from the field making 23-37 field goal attempts. When he scored 69 points, it was an overtime thriller against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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What NBA player scored 73 points in a game?

Draymond delivers honest truth about Warriors' mediocrity

The next non-Chamberlain 70-point game after Baylor's came in April 1978 when David Thompson poured in 73 points with the Denver Nuggets. That was followed by The Admiral, former San Antonio Spurs big man David Robinson, in April 1994 with a 71-point game.
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Who hit the longest 3 pointer in NBA history?

Herb Williams, 81-feet, 1986. Ziaire Williams, 79-feet, 2023.
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Who has shot 100% in an NBA game?

Wilt Chamberlain has posted the most points in a game with a field-goal percentage of 100.0, with 42 points versus the Baltimore Bullets on February 24, 1967.
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What is LeBron's lowest scoring game?

LeBron James scored his fewest points in a game against the Rockets on December 29, 2004, with 3 points.
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What is the most famous shot in NBA history?

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  • Linsanity Reaches Its Peak.
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Who hit the longest shot?

A team of long-range shooting experts in Wyoming set what appears to be the new world record for the longest rifle shot ever completed: 7,774 yards or 4.4 miles. Scott Austin and Shepard Humphries led the team from Nomad Rifleman, a shooting range and instruction center based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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Has there ever been a 300 point NBA game?

The highest-scoring playoff game is the double-overtime game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns on May 11, 1992. The two teams combined to score 304 points, with the Trail Blazers defeating the Suns 153–151.
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Who holds the longest shot?

In this dangerous skill competition, the US just follow: US Army Sergeant Bryan Kremer has the longest confirmed sniper kill shot, killing an Iraqi insurgent with his Barrett M82A1 rifle at 2,300 meters in 2004.
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Has any NBA rookie scored 50 points?

Elvin Hayes (1968-69)

Hayes is the last rookie to lead the NBA in scoring and one of just eight rookies to score 50 points in a single game.
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Who is the fastest NBA player to 25000 points?

In terms of total games played, Durant is the seventh-fastest player to 25,000 points in his 922nd game. Only Wilt Chamberlain (691), Michael Jordan (782), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (889), LeBron James (915), Oscar Robertson (917), and Jerry West (920) got there faster.
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What is Jordan's career high?

Michael Jordan owns the highest career scoring average in NBA history. Relive his highest scoring game - 69 points - in this thrilling matchup with the Cavaliers from 1990.
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How many 3s does Curry shoot?

Stephen Curry has averaged 3.8 three-pointers per game in his career.
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How many 3s does Curry shoot a game?

Stephen Curry has 3.8 three-pointers per game in his career.
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How many 50 point games does LeBron have?

James has recorded 50-plus points in 14 games over the course of his career.
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Has any NBA player scored 100 points?

On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain set the NBA single-game scoring record by tallying 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169-147 victory over the New York Knicks. Not 98 points, not 102, but a nice, round 100 — an imposing record set by a most imposing player.
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Who is the fastest player to reach 1000 points NBA?

On Friday, Williamson scored his 1,000th NBA point. He became the fastest player to achieve the feat since Blake Griffin did it during his rookie year.
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