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Top shooters ranked by three-point percentage with estimated volume and efficiency analysis.
Three-point shooting has fundamentally transformed the NBA. Since the three-point line was introduced in 1979, the volume and importance of long-range shooting has increased dramatically. Today's top shooters combine high percentage with high volume, making them among the most valuable players in the game.
Players like Stephen Curry revolutionized the game by proving that elite three-point shooting at high volume creates unmatched offensive spacing. His influence has led to every team prioritizing three-point shooting in their offensive schemes. Kevin Durant represents another archetype — the elite all-around scorer who also shoots above 40% from deep.
The league average is around 35-36%. Shooting 37%+ is above average, 40%+ is elite, and 43%+ is historically exceptional. Volume matters — shooting 45% on 2 attempts is less impressive than 40% on 8 attempts.
We estimate three-point attempts based on a player's scoring profile, three-point percentage, and total PPG. These are approximations based on statistical models aligned with league averages by position and scoring volume.
A player shooting 50% on 1 attempt per game provides less value than one shooting 38% on 10 attempts. Volume shooters force defenses to extend, creating space for the entire offense. The combination of percentage and attempts captures true three-point impact.
Stephen Curry holds the record with 402 three-pointers made in the 2015-16 season, when the Warriors won a record 73 regular-season games. He also broke the 300-made barrier multiple times.