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Pure shooters ranked by three-point accuracy and volume. The players who stretch defenses and change how opponents guard the perimeter.
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The three-point shot has fundamentally changed basketball. Players like Stephen Curry (40.8% on elite volume) and Kevin Durant (41.3%) combine lethal accuracy with high attempt rates, creating spacing that opens up the entire offense. A true sharpshooter is not just accurate — they must also take enough threes to keep defenses honest.
Our ranking weighs 3P% (45%), volume (25%), free throw percentage as a shooting proxy (15%), and scoring (15%). Compare these perimeter specialists with our inside scorers to see the full offensive spectrum.
League average is roughly 36%. Shooting 38%+ on volume is considered elite, and 40%+ makes you one of the best shooters in the league. Below 34% is generally considered below average.
Absolutely. A player shooting 42% on 2 attempts per game is less valuable than one shooting 38% on 8 attempts. Volume creates spacing pressure that benefits the entire team.
Stephen Curry is widely considered the greatest shooter ever, having revolutionized the position with unprecedented range, accuracy, and volume from beyond the arc.