Who Has The Best 3 Point Percentage In Nba History?

We all know that shooting is an important part of basketball, but who are the best shooters in NBA history? Check out our list of the players with the best 3 point percentage in NBA history!

3 Point Percentage in the NBA

The three-point percentage is one of the most important stats in the NBA. It is a measure of how often a player makes a three-point shot. The higher the percentage, the better the player is at making three-point shots. In this article, we will take a look at the best three-point shooters in NBA history.

All-Time 3 Point Percentage Leaders

In order to make the list, a player must have made at least 300 three-pointers. All statistics are from Basketball Reference.

1. Steve Kerr (Career 3 Point Percentage: 45.4%)
2. Reggie Miller (Career 3 Point Percentage: 40.2%)
3. Jason Terry (Career 3 Point Percentage: 39.9%)
4. Kyle Korver (Career 3 Point Percentage: 39.8%)
5. Gunnar Peterson (Career 3 Point Percentage: 39.6%)

3 Point Percentage by Team

The Warriors have the best 3 point percentage in NBA history, followed by the Spurs and the Rockets.

The Warriors have made 3-pointers at a league-best 42.8 percent clip since the start of the 2014-15 season. They are followed by the San Antonio Spurs (41.6 percent), Houston Rockets (41.2 percent), Cleveland Cavaliers (39.5 percent) and Toronto Raptors (39.1 percent).

3 Point Percentage by Year

The three point line was introduced in the 1979-1980 NBA season, and since then there have been many great shooters who have graced the hardwood. But who are the best of the best? Let’s take a look at the players with the highest three point percentage in NBA history.

3 Point Percentage by Year (Since 1980)

Since the three-point line was introduced in the 1979-80 season, there have been some great shooters from beyond the arc. Below is a list of the top ten single-season three-point percentages in NBA history.

1. Steve Kerr, 1995-96: .450
2. Dirk Nowitzki, 2006-07: .437
3. Kyle Korver, 2009-10: .435
4. Damon Stoudamire, 2005-06: .433
5. Wesley Matthews, 2014-15: .430
6. Jason Kapono, 2006-07: .429
7. George McCloud, 1996-97: .426
8. Troy Daniels, 2016-17: .424
9. Steve Novak, 2010-11: .423
10. Peja Stojakovic, 2003-04: .422

3 Point Percentage by Year (Since 1990)

In the 1990s, the 3-point shot became increasingly popular in the NBA.

In the 1995-96 season, only three players averaged 2 or more made 3-pointers per game: Reggie Miller (2.4), Hersey Hawkins (2.1), and Glen Rice (2.0).

The list of players averaging 2 or more 3-pointers per game has grown each year since then, and in the 2018-19 season, there were 27 players who averaged 2 or more 3-pointers per game.

The following table lists the NBA player(s) with the best 3 point percentage for each year since 1990, as well as the league average 3 point percentage for each season.

3 Point Percentage by Player

3 Point Percentage by Player (Since 1980)

Since the 1980s, the NBA has been employing the 3-point line in order to add an additional level of excitement and competition to the game. Many players have taken advantage of this extra point opportunity, and have gone on to have stellar careers. But who has been the most consistent 3-point shooter throughout NBA history? Below is a list of the top 10 players with the highest 3-point percentage since 1980.

3 Point Percentage by Player (Since 1990)

Since the 1990 season, these are the Top 50 NBA players with the highest 3 point shooting percentage. To qualify, a player must have attempted at least 200 3 point field goals in their career.

1. Steve Novak – 45.2%
2. Kyle Korver – 44.9%
3. Hubert Davis – 43.7%
4. Wesley Matthews – 43.2%
5. Danny Green – 41.8%
6. Steve Kerr – 41.2%
7. Jason Kapono – 41.1%
8. Anthony Morrow – 40.9%
9. Dirk Nowitzki – 40.6%
10. Ray Allen – 40.4%
11._*_ Reggie Miller – 40 % (tied for 11th place)
11._*_ BJ Armstrong – 40 % (tied for 11th place)