Making 2500 three-point shots in the NBA is incredibly difficult! Currently, only six players have achieved this feat. Who are they? Let's discuss this, and as an NBA record holder who frequently sets incredible milestones or breaks records, how far is LeBron James from reaching this goal? I'm sure you're eager to know as well.
Reggie Miller has made 2560 three-point shots in 1389 games with a three-point shooting percentage of 39.5%. Miller is an idol for many current NBA three-point shooters, including Klay Thompson. After surpassing his predecessor in three-point shots made, Thompson gave his jersey to Miller. Miller played 18 seasons in the NBA, all with the Pacers, attempting 6486 three-point shots and making 2560.
Klay Thompson has made 2563 three-point shots in 820 games with a three-point shooting percentage of 41.2%. Thompson is currently in his 13th season, having missed one due to injury. He reached 2563 three-point shots in just 820 games, demonstrating that he takes more three-point shots and has a higher shooting percentage, specifically attempting 6222 three-point shots.
Damian Lillard has made 2683 three-point shots in 864 games with a three-point shooting percentage of 37.1%. Lillard was unable to complete the NBA's most beautiful story of "one person, one city," but he did get the opportunity to compete for the championship and has already won the NBA Cup. In his career so far, he has attempted 7237 three-point shots, which is very productive, although his shooting percentage is slightly lower than Thompson and Miller.
Ray Allen has made 2973 three-point shots in 1300 games with a three-point shooting percentage of 40.0%. Before Curry, Allen was considered the greatest three-point shooter, and his career three-point shooting percentage of 40% is proof of this. Additionally, Allen had 7249 three-point attempts in an era when three-point shooting wasn't as encouraged as it is now, showing the team's confidence in him.
James Harden has made 3024 three-point shots in 1102 games with a three-point shooting percentage of 36.3%. Pierce said that Harden's step-back three-pointer should be the leader of the small-ball era more than Curry. He also became the second player in NBA history after Curry to make over 3000 three-point shots, demonstrating the strength of his outside shooting ability.
Stephen Curry has made 3849 three-point shots in 980 games with a three-point shooting percentage of 42.5%. From these three data points, we can perfectly explain why Curry is undoubtedly the NBA's historical three-point king. He has made over 3800 three-point shots in less than 1000 games, and his shooting percentage ranks first among the top five on this list, which is hard to praise with words.
Can LeBron James reach 2500 three-point shots? Currently, James ranks seventh in NBA history in three-point shots made, just behind Miller. His specific data is 2466 shots, 34 short of 2500. This means that James has the chance to reach over 2500 three-point shots in his career this season, but if he wants to surpass Reggie Miller and rank fifth in history, it will probably take until next season to achieve.
