Who Leads the NBA in 3-Point Percentage?
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NBA Three-Point Percentage Leaders
As of the 2019-2020 season, the player leading the NBA in 3-point percentage is Devonte’ Graham of the Charlotte Hornets. With196 three-pointers made on the season, he is currently shooting at a percentage of 42.7%.
Current NBA Three-Point Percentage Leaders
1. Steve Kerr (Former Chicago Bulls and current Golden State Warriors Head Coach)
2. Reggie Miller (Former Indiana Pacers shooting guard)
3. Kyle Korver (Cleveland Cavaliers small forward)
4. Ray Allen (Retired NBA shooting guard)
5. Steve Novak (Former New York Knicks shooting guard)
Three-Point Percentage Leaders by Team
Team|Player|Three-Point Percentage
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Golden State Warriors|Stephen Curry|.451
Boston Celtics|Kyrie Irving|.445
Houston Rockets|James Harden|.441
Portland Trail Blazers|Damian Lillard|.429
Toronto Raptors|Danny Green|.423
Philadelphia 76ers| JJ Redick|.42
Oklahoma City Thunder|Paul George|.418
Cleveland Cavaliers |Kyle Korver |.417
Sacramento Kings |Buddy Hield |.414
Three-Point Percentage by Position
Regardless of position, the player with the highest three-point percentage in the NBA is Steph Curry, who hits an incredible 45.4% of his three-point attempts. However, there are still some notable differences in three-point percentage by position. Let’s take a look at the numbers.
Point Guards
When it comes to leading the NBA in 3-point percentage, no one has been better than Stephen Curry over the past few years. Averaging just over five 3-point attempts per game, Curry has knocked down an absurd 43.5% of his threes since the 2012-13 season. That mark is not only the best in the league during that time frame but also ranks as the sixth best single-season 3-point percentage in NBA history.
Shooting Guards
Three-point percentage (3P%) is the percentage of three-point field goals a player makes.
In the 2019-20 NBA season, the leading 3P% shooter among shooting guards is Duncan Robinson of the Miami Heat, with a percentage of 44.6%. Trailing behind him are Bogdan Bogdanovic of the Sacramento Kings (42.5%), Devonte’ Graham of the Charlotte Hornets (41.8%), and Buddy Hield of the Kings (41.6%).
Small Forwards
Small forwards have always been known for their scoring ability, but in recent years, the position has evolved. Now, small forwards are expected to be able to do a little bit of everything on the court, and that includes shooting the three-ball.
So, who are the best small forwards in the NBA when it comes to shooting from beyond the arc? Here are the top five small forwards in terms of three-point percentage for the 2019-20 season.
1. Joe Ingles – Utah Jazz – 43.8%
2. Davis Bertans – Washington Wizards – 42.4%
3. Kawhi Leonard – Los Angeles Clippers – 41.2%
4. Bogdan Bogdanovic – Sacramento Kings – 40.8%
5. Gordon Hayward – Boston Celtics – 39.2%
Power Forwards
Power forwards often play a pivotal role in an offense, providing a big target near the basket and drawing defenders away from the perimeter. They also need to have the strength to battle down low for rebounds. A power forward who can shoot 3-pointers is a valuable commodity in today’s NBA.
Here is a list of the power forwards who have led the NBA in 3-point percentage in recent years:
2017-18: Ersan Ilyasova, Atlanta Hawks (43.9%)
2016-17: Ryan Anderson, Houston Rockets (42.3%)
2015-16: Kyle Korver, Atlanta Hawks (49.2%)
2014-15: Channing Frye, Orlando Magic (43.9%)
2013-14: Matt Bonner, San Antonio Spurs (45.7%)
Centers
Cody Zeller, Charlotte Hornets – 68.4%
Zeller isn’t known for his shooting, but he’s been remarkably efficient from three this season. He’s only taken 30 threes on the year, but he’s made 21 of them. He’s also shooting a career-high 58.5% from the field overall.
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets – 41.2%
Jokic is one of the best passing big men in the league, and he’s shown that he can shoot from distance as well. He’s taken 87 threes this season and made 36 of them. He’s also shooting 56.6% from the field overall.
Deandre Jordan, Brooklyn Nets – 39.1%
Jordan is known more for his rebounding and defense than his shooting, but he’s been surprisingly efficient from three this season. He’s taken 60 threes and made 23 of them. He’s also shooting 70.2% from the field overall, which is a career-high mark.
Three-Point Percentage by Country
In the 2019-2020 NBA season, the player with the highest three-point percentage was Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns. Booker, who is from the United States, made 2.5 three-pointers per game and shot 42.7% from beyond the arc.
United States
The United States is home to a number of players who lead the NBA in 3-point percentage. Among these players are Steph Curry, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson. All three of these players are guards for the Golden State Warriors.
Canada
The top five countries in three-point percentage are the United States (42.8%), Serbia (41.4%), Canada (39.9%), Latvia (39.2%), and Croatia (38.9%).
Australia
Australia currently leads the NBA in 3-point percentage, with an average of 43.9%. This is due to the emergence of players like Patty Mills and Ben Simmons, who have helped to raise the level of competition in the league.
Serbia
Serbia currently leads the NBA in three-point percentage, with an average of 40.9 percent. This is thanks to players like Sasha Vujacic, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Nemanja Bjelica, who are all shooting over 50 percent from beyond the arc.
