In basketball, a three-point field goal (also known as a "three-pointer" or "3-pointer") is a field goal made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc radiating from the basket.[1] A successful attempt is worth three points, in contrast to the two points awarded for shots made inside the three-point line. The National Basketball Association's (NBA) three-point shooting title is the player who recorded the most three-point field goals in a given season. The statistic was first recognized in the 1979–80 season, when the three-point line was first implemented. Stephen Curry has won it a record 8 times while James Harden and Ray Allen have won it thrice.
Key ^ Denotes player who is still active in the NBA * Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Player (X) Denotes the number of times the player had been the three-point field goals leader up to and including that season G Guard F Forward C Center
List of 3-point scoring leaders Stephen Curry has led the league in three-point field goals a record eight times. He set the NBA record for three-pointers made in the 2015–16 season with 402.[2] Multiple-time leaders Rank Player Team Times leader Years 1 Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors 8 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2021 , 2022 , 2024 2 James Harden Houston Rockets 3 2018 , 2019 , 2020 Ray Allen Milwaukee Bucks (1.5) / Seattle SuperSonics (1.5) 2002 , 2003 , 2006 4 Reggie Miller Indiana Pacers 2 1993 , 1998 Dan Majerle Phoenix Suns 1993 , 1994 Vernon Maxwell Houston Rockets 1991 , 1992 Michael Adams Denver Nuggets 1989 , 1990 Larry Bird Boston Celtics 1986 , 1987 Darrell Griffith Utah Jazz 1984 , 1985
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