List of NBA career 3-point scoring leaders
Updated: 5/20/2026, 8:08:47 PM Wikipedia source
This article provides two lists: A list of NBA career regular season three-point field goals made. A progressive list of 3-point leaders showing how the record has increased through the years.
Tables
· List of 3-point scoring leaders
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· List of 3-point scoring leaders
Stephen Curry^
Stephen Curry^
Rank
1
Name
Stephen Curry^
Position(s)
PG
Team(s) played for (years)
Golden State Warriors (2009–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
4,248
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
10,073
3-point field goal
percentage
422
3-point field
goals made per game
3
James Harden^
James Harden^
Rank
2
Name
James Harden^
Position(s)
SG/PG
Team(s) played for (years)
Oklahoma City Thunder (2009–2012)
Houston Rockets (2012–2021)
Brooklyn Nets (2021–2022)
Philadelphia 76ers (2022–2023)
Los Angeles Clippers (2023–2026)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2026–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
3,390
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
9,323
3-point field goal
percentage
364
3-point field
goals made per game
2
Ray Allen*
Ray Allen*
Rank
3
Name
Ray Allen*
Position(s)
SG
Team(s) played for (years)
Milwaukee Bucks (1996–2003)
Seattle SuperSonics (2003–2007)
Boston Celtics (2007–2012)
Miami Heat (2012–2014)
Total 3-point field
goals made
2,973
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
7,429
3-point field goal
percentage
400
3-point field
goals made per game
2
Klay Thompson^
Klay Thompson^
Rank
4
Name
Klay Thompson^
Position(s)
SG
Team(s) played for (years)
Golden State Warriors (2011–2024)
Dallas Mavericks (2024–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
2,899
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
7,089
3-point field goal
percentage
409
3-point field
goals made per game
3
Damian Lillard^
Damian Lillard^
Rank
5
Name
Damian Lillard^
Position(s)
PG
Team(s) played for (years)
Portland Trail Blazers (2012–2023, 2025–present)
Milwaukee Bucks (2023–2025)
Total 3-point field
goals made
2,804
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
7,556
3-point field goal
percentage
371
3-point field
goals made per game
3
LeBron James^
LeBron James^
Rank
6
Name
LeBron James^
Position(s)
SF
Team(s) played for (years)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2003–2010, 2014–2018)
Miami Heat (2010–2014)
Los Angeles Lakers (2018–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
2,636
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
7,565
3-point field goal
percentage
348
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Reggie Miller*
Reggie Miller*
Rank
7
Name
Reggie Miller*
Position(s)
SG
Team(s) played for (years)
Indiana Pacers (1987–2005)
Total 3-point field
goals made
2,560
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
6,486
3-point field goal
percentage
395
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Kyle Korver
Kyle Korver
Rank
8
Name
Kyle Korver
Position(s)
SG/SF
Team(s) played for (years)
Philadelphia 76ers (2003–2007)
Utah Jazz (2007–2010, 2018–2019)
Chicago Bulls (2010–2012)
Atlanta Hawks (2012–2017)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2017–2018)
Milwaukee Bucks (2019–2020)
Total 3-point field
goals made
2,450
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
5,715
3-point field goal
percentage
429
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Paul George^
Paul George^
Rank
9
Name
Paul George^
Position(s)
SF
Team(s) played for (years)
Indiana Pacers (2010–2017)
Oklahoma City Thunder (2017–2019)
Los Angeles Clippers (2019–2024)
Philadelphia 76ers (2024–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
2,449
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
6,382
3-point field goal
percentage
384
3-point field
goals made per game
2
Kevin Durant^
Kevin Durant^
Rank
10
Name
Kevin Durant^
Position(s)
SF/PF
Team(s) played for (years)
Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder (2007–2016)
Golden State Warriors (2016–2019)
Brooklyn Nets (2019–2023)
Phoenix Suns (2023–2025)
Houston Rockets (2025–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
2,377
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
6,070
3-point field goal
percentage
392
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Vince Carter*
Vince Carter*
Rank
11
Name
Vince Carter*
Position(s)
SG/SF
Team(s) played for (years)
Toronto Raptors (1998–2004)
New Jersey Nets (2004–2009)
Orlando Magic (2009–2010)
Phoenix Suns (2010–2011)
Dallas Mavericks (2011–2014)
Memphis Grizzlies (2014–2017)
Sacramento Kings (2017–2018)
Atlanta Hawks (2018–2020)
Total 3-point field
goals made
2,290
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
6,168
3-point field goal
percentage
371
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Jason Terry
Jason Terry
Rank
12
Name
Jason Terry
Position(s)
SG/PG
Team(s) played for (years)
Atlanta Hawks (1998–2004)
Dallas Mavericks (2004–2012)
Boston Celtics (2012–2013)
Brooklyn Nets (2013–2014)
Houston Rockets (2014–2016)
Milwaukee Bucks (2016–2018)
Total 3-point field
goals made
2,282
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
6,010
3-point field goal
percentage
380
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Jamal Crawford
Jamal Crawford
Rank
13
Name
Jamal Crawford
Position(s)
SG
Team(s) played for (years)
Chicago Bulls (2000–2004)
New York Knicks (2004–2008)
Golden State Warriors (2008–2009)
Atlanta Hawks (2009–2011)
Portland Trail Blazers (2011–2012)
Los Angeles Clippers (2012–2017)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2017–2018)
Phoenix Suns (2018–2019)
Brooklyn Nets (2020)
Total 3-point field
goals made
2,221
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
6,379
3-point field goal
percentage
348
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Kyle Lowry^
Kyle Lowry^
Rank
14
Name
Kyle Lowry^
Position(s)
PG
Team(s) played for (years)
Memphis Grizzlies (2006–2009)
Houston Rockets (2009–2012)
Toronto Raptors (2012–2021)
Miami Heat (2021–2024)
Philadelphia 76ers (2024–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
2,209
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
6,022
3-point field goal
percentage
367
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Buddy Hield^
Buddy Hield^
Rank
15
Name
Buddy Hield^
Position(s)
SG
Team(s) played for (years)
New Orleans Pelicans (2016–2017)
Sacramento Kings (2017–2022)
Indiana Pacers (2022–2024)
Philadelphia 76ers (2024)
Golden State Warriors (2024–2026)
Atlanta Hawks (2026–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
2,201
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
5,569
3-point field goal
percentage
395
3-point field
goals made per game
2
CJ McCollum^
CJ McCollum^
Rank
16
Name
CJ McCollum^
Position(s)
SG/PG
Team(s) played for (years)
Portland Trail Blazers (2013–2022)
New Orleans Pelicans (2022–2025)
Washington Wizards (2025–2026)
Atlanta Hawks (2026–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
2,180
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
5,521
3-point field goal
percentage
395
3-point field
goals made per game
2
Paul Pierce*
Paul Pierce*
Rank
17
Name
Paul Pierce*
Position(s)
SF
Team(s) played for (years)
Boston Celtics (1998–2013)
Brooklyn Nets (2013–2014)
Washington Wizards (2014–2015)
Los Angeles Clippers (2015–2017)
Total 3-point field
goals made
2,143
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
5,816
3-point field goal
percentage
368
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Eric Gordon†
Eric Gordon†
Rank
18
Name
Eric Gordon†
Position(s)
SG
Team(s) played for (years)
Los Angeles Clippers (2008–2011, 2023)
New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans (2011–2016)
Houston Rockets (2016–2023)
Phoenix Suns (2023–2024)
Philadelphia 76ers (2024–2026)
Total 3-point field
goals made
2,092
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
5,616
3-point field goal
percentage
373
3-point field
goals made per game
2
Tim Hardaway Jr.^
Tim Hardaway Jr.^
Rank
19
Name
Tim Hardaway Jr.^
Position(s)
SG/SF
Team(s) played for (years)
New York Knicks (2013–2015, 2017–2019)
Atlanta Hawks (2015–2017)
Dallas Mavericks (2019–2024)
Detroit Pistons (2024–2025)
Denver Nuggets (2025–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
2,068
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
5,659
3-point field goal
percentage
365
3-point field
goals made per game
2
Jason Kidd*
Jason Kidd*
Rank
20
Name
Jason Kidd*
Position(s)
PG
Team(s) played for (years)
Dallas Mavericks (1994–1996, 2008–2012)
Phoenix Suns (1996–2001)
New Jersey Nets (2001–2008)
New York Knicks (2012–2013)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,988
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
5,701
3-point field goal
percentage
349
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Mike Conley^
Mike Conley^
Rank
21
Name
Mike Conley^
Position(s)
PG
Team(s) played for (years)
Memphis Grizzlies (2007–2019)
Utah Jazz (2019–2023)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2023–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,986
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
5,131
3-point field goal
percentage
387
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Dirk Nowitzki*
Dirk Nowitzki*
Rank
22
Name
Dirk Nowitzki*
Position(s)
PF
Team(s) played for (years)
Dallas Mavericks (1998–2019)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,982
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
5,210
3-point field goal
percentage
380
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Joe Johnson
Joe Johnson
Rank
23
Name
Joe Johnson
Position(s)
SG/SF
Team(s) played for (years)
Boston Celtics (2001–2002, 2021–2022)
Phoenix Suns (2002-2005)
Atlanta Hawks (2005–2012)
Brooklyn Nets (2012–2016)
Miami Heat (2016)
Utah Jazz (2016–2018)
Houston Rockets (2018)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,978
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
5,331
3-point field goal
percentage
371
3-point field
goals made per game
1
JJ Redick
JJ Redick
Rank
24
Name
JJ Redick
Position(s)
SG
Team(s) played for (years)
Orlando Magic (2006–2013)
Milwaukee Bucks (2013)
Los Angeles Clippers (2013–2017)
Philadelphia 76ers (2017–2019)
New Orleans Pelicans (2019–2021)
Dallas Mavericks (2021)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,950
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
4,704
3-point field goal
percentage
415
3-point field
goals made per game
2
J. R. Smith
J. R. Smith
Rank
25
Name
J. R. Smith
Position(s)
SG
Team(s) played for (years)
New Orleans Hornets (2004–2006)
Denver Nuggets (2006–2011)
New York Knicks (2012–2015)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2015–2019)
Los Angeles Lakers (2020)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,930
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
5,178
3-point field goal
percentage
373
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Kyrie Irving^
Kyrie Irving^
Rank
26
Name
Kyrie Irving^
Position(s)
PG/SG
Team(s) played for (years)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2011–2017)
Boston Celtics (2017–2019)
Brooklyn Nets (2019–2023)
Dallas Mavericks (2023–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,876
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
4,763
3-point field goal
percentage
394
3-point field
goals made per game
2
Chris Paul†
Chris Paul†
Rank
27
Name
Chris Paul†
Position(s)
PG
Team(s) played for (years)
New Orleans Hornets (2005–2011)
Los Angeles Clippers (2011–2017, 2025–2026)
Houston Rockets (2017–2019)
Oklahoma City Thunder (2019–2020)
Phoenix Suns (2020–2023)
Golden State Warriors (2023–2024)
San Antonio Spurs (2024–2025)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,870
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
5,059
3-point field goal
percentage
370
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Wesley Matthews†
Wesley Matthews†
Rank
28
Name
Wesley Matthews†
Position(s)
SG
Team(s) played for (years)
Utah Jazz (2009–2010)
Portland Trail Blazers (2010–2015)
Dallas Mavericks (2015–2019)
New York Knicks (2019)
Indiana Pacers (2019)
Milwaukee Bucks (2019–2020, 2021–2023)
Los Angeles Lakers (2021)
Atlanta Hawks (2023–2024)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,845
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
4,914
3-point field goal
percentage
375
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Donovan Mitchell^
Donovan Mitchell^
Rank
29
Name
Donovan Mitchell^
Position(s)
SG
Team(s) played for (years)
Utah Jazz (2017–2022)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2022–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,842
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
5,035
3-point field goal
percentage
366
3-point field
goals made per game
3
SF
SF
Rank
Nicolas Batum^
Name
SF
Position(s)
Portland Trail Blazers (2008–2015)
Charlotte Hornets (2015–2020)
Los Angeles Clippers (2020–2023, 2024–present)
Philadelphia 76ers (2023–2024)
Team(s) played for (years)
4,971
Total 3-point field
goals made
371
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
1
Chauncey Billups*
Chauncey Billups*
Rank
31
Name
Chauncey Billups*
Position(s)
PG
Team(s) played for (years)
Boston Celtics (1997–1998)
Toronto Raptors (1998)
Denver Nuggets (19 99, 2008–2011)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2000–2002)
Detroit Pistons (2002–2008, 2013–2014)
New York Knicks (2011)
Los Angeles Clippers (2011–2013)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,830
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
4,725
3-point field goal
percentage
387
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Kobe Bryant*
Kobe Bryant*
Rank
32
Name
Kobe Bryant*
Position(s)
SG
Team(s) played for (years)
Los Angeles Lakers (1996–2016)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,827
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
5,546
3-point field goal
percentage
330
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Rashard Lewis
Rashard Lewis
Rank
33
Name
Rashard Lewis
Position(s)
SF/PF
Team(s) played for (years)
Seattle SuperSonics (1998–2007)
Orlando Magic (2007–2010)
Washington Wizards (2010–2012)
Miami Heat (2012–2014)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,787
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
4,625
3-point field goal
percentage
386
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Peja Stojaković
Peja Stojaković
Rank
34
Name
Peja Stojaković
Position(s)
SF
Team(s) played for (years)
Sacramento Kings (1998–2006)
Indiana Pacers (2006)
New Orleans Hornets (2006–2010)
Toronto Raptors (2010–2011)
Dallas Mavericks (2011)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,760
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
4,392
3-point field goal
percentage
401
3-point field
goals made per game
2
Carmelo Anthony*
Carmelo Anthony*
Rank
35
Name
Carmelo Anthony*
Position(s)
SF
Team(s) played for (years)
Denver Nuggets (2003–2011)
New York Knicks (2011–2017)
Oklahoma City Thunder (2017–2018)
Houston Rockets (2018–2019)
Portland Trail Blazers (2019–2021)
Los Angeles Lakers (2021–2022)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,731
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
4,873
3-point field goal
percentage
355
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Kevin Love^
Kevin Love^
Rank
36
Name
Kevin Love^
Position(s)
PF
Team(s) played for (years)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2008–2014)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2014–2023)
Miami Heat (2023–2025)
Utah Jazz (2025–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,727
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
4,684
3-point field goal
percentage
369
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Bradley Beal^
Bradley Beal^
Rank
37
Name
Bradley Beal^
Position(s)
SG
Team(s) played for (years)
Washington Wizards (2012–2023)
Phoenix Suns (2023–2025)
Los Angeles Clippers (2025–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,724
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
4,588
3-point field goal
percentage
376
3-point field
goals made per game
2
Dale Ellis
Dale Ellis
Rank
38
Name
Dale Ellis
Position(s)
SF/SG
Team(s) played for (years)
Dallas Mavericks (1983–1986)
Seattle SuperSonics (1986–1991, 1997–1999)
Milwaukee Bucks (1991–1992, 1999–2000)
San Antonio Spurs (1992–1994)
Denver Nuggets (1994–1997)
Charlotte Hornets (2000)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,719
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
4,266
3-point field goal
percentage
403
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Jrue Holiday^
Jrue Holiday^
Rank
39
Name
Jrue Holiday^
Position(s)
PG
Team(s) played for (years)
Philadelphia 76ers (2009–2013)
New Orleans Pelicans (2013–2020)
Milwaukee Bucks (2020–2023)
Boston Celtics (2023–2025)
Portland Trail Blazers (2025–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,711
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
4,621
3-point field goal
percentage
370
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Steve Nash*
Steve Nash*
Rank
40
Name
Steve Nash*
Position(s)
PG
Team(s) played for (years)
Phoenix Suns (1996–1998, 2004–2012)
Dallas Mavericks (1998–2004)
Los Angeles Lakers (2012–2015)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,685
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
3,939
3-point field goal
percentage
428
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Kemba Walker§
Kemba Walker§
Rank
41
Name
Kemba Walker§
Position(s)
PG
Team(s) played for (years)
Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets (2011–2019)
Boston Celtics (2019–2021)
New York Knicks (2021–2022)
Dallas Mavericks (2022–2023)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,670
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
4,642
3-point field goal
percentage
360
3-point field
goals made per game
2
Zach LaVine^
Zach LaVine^
Rank
42
Name
Zach LaVine^
Position(s)
SG
Team(s) played for (years)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2014–2017)
Chicago Bulls (2017–2025)
Sacramento Kings (2025–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,632
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
4,176
3-point field goal
percentage
391
3-point field
goals made per game
2
PG/SG
PG/SG
Rank
Luka Dončić^
Name
PG/SG
Position(s)
Dallas Mavericks (2018–2024)
Los Angeles Lakers (2024–present)
Team(s) played for (years)
4,632
Total 3-point field
goals made
352
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
3
D'Angelo Russell^
D'Angelo Russell^
Rank
44
Name
D'Angelo Russell^
Position(s)
PG
Team(s) played for (years)
Los Angeles Lakers (2015–2017, 2023–2024)
Brooklyn Nets (2017–2019, 2025)
Golden State Warriors (2019–2020)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2020–2023)
Dallas Mavericks (2025–2026)
Washington Wizards (2026–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,609
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
4,433
3-point field goal
percentage
363
3-point field
goals made per game
2
Jason Richardson
Jason Richardson
Rank
45
Name
Jason Richardson
Position(s)
SG
Team(s) played for (years)
Golden State Warriors (2001–2007)
Charlotte Bobcats (2007–2008)
Phoenix Suns (2008–2010)
Orlando Magic (2010–2012)
Philadelphia 76ers (2012–2015)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,608
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
4,344
3-point field goal
percentage
370
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Trevor Ariza
Trevor Ariza
Rank
46
Name
Trevor Ariza
Position(s)
SF
Team(s) played for (years)
New York Knicks (2004–2006)
Orlando Magic (2006–2007)
Los Angeles Lakers (2007–2009, 2021–2022)
Houston Rockets (2009–2010, 2014–2018)
New Orleans Hornets (2010–2012)
Washington Wizards (2012–2014, 2018–2019)
Phoenix Suns (2018)
Sacramento Kings (2019–2020)
Portland Trail Blazers (2020)
Miami Heat (2021)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,605
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
4,579
3-point field goal
percentage
351
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Jayson Tatum^
Jayson Tatum^
Rank
47
Name
Jayson Tatum^
Position(s)
SF/PF
Team(s) played for (years)
Boston Celtics (2017–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,593
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
4,324
3-point field goal
percentage
368
3-point field
goals made per game
2
Mike Miller
Mike Miller
Rank
48
Name
Mike Miller
Position(s)
SF/SG
Team(s) played for (years)
Orlando Magic (2000–2003)
Memphis Grizzlies (2003–2008, 2013–2014)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2008–2009)
Washington Wizards (2009–2010)
Miami Heat (2010–2013)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2014–2015)
Denver Nuggets (2015–2017)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,590
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
3,910
3-point field goal
percentage
407
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope^
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope^
Rank
49
Name
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope^
Position(s)
SG
Team(s) played for (years)
Detroit Pistons (2013–2017)
Los Angeles Lakers (2017–2021)
Washington Wizards (2021–2022)
Denver Nuggets (2022–2024)
Orlando Magic (2024–2025)
Memphis Grizzlies (2025–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,588
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
4,356
3-point field goal
percentage
365
3-point field
goals made per game
1
Harrison Barnes^
Harrison Barnes^
Rank
50
Name
Harrison Barnes^
Position(s)
SF/PF
Team(s) played for (years)
Golden State Warriors (2012–2016)
Dallas Mavericks (2016–2019)
Sacramento Kings (2019–2024)
San Antonio Spurs (2024–present)
Total 3-point field
goals made
1,578
Total 3-point field
goals attempted
4,100
3-point field goal
percentage
385
3-point field
goals made per game
1
| Rank | Name | Position(s) | Team(s) played for (years) | Total 3-point field goals made | Total 3-point field goals attempted | 3-point field goal percentage | 3-point field goals made per game |
| 1 | Stephen Curry^ | PG | Golden State Warriors (2009–present) | 4,248 | 10,073 | 422 | 3 |
| 2 | James Harden^ | SG/PG | Oklahoma City Thunder (2009–2012) Houston Rockets (2012–2021) Brooklyn Nets (2021–2022) Philadelphia 76ers (2022–2023) Los Angeles Clippers (2023–2026) Cleveland Cavaliers (2026–present) | 3,390 | 9,323 | 364 | 2 |
| 3 | Ray Allen* | SG | Milwaukee Bucks (1996–2003) Seattle SuperSonics (2003–2007) Boston Celtics (2007–2012) Miami Heat (2012–2014) | 2,973 | 7,429 | 400 | 2 |
| 4 | Klay Thompson^ | SG | Golden State Warriors (2011–2024) Dallas Mavericks (2024–present) | 2,899 | 7,089 | 409 | 3 |
| 5 | Damian Lillard^ | PG | Portland Trail Blazers (2012–2023, 2025–present) Milwaukee Bucks (2023–2025) | 2,804 | 7,556 | 371 | 3 |
| 6 | LeBron James^ | SF | Cleveland Cavaliers (2003–2010, 2014–2018) Miami Heat (2010–2014) Los Angeles Lakers (2018–present) | 2,636 | 7,565 | 348 | 1 |
| 7 | Reggie Miller* | SG | Indiana Pacers (1987–2005) | 2,560 | 6,486 | 395 | 1 |
| 8 | Kyle Korver | SG/SF | Philadelphia 76ers (2003–2007) Utah Jazz (2007–2010, 2018–2019) Chicago Bulls (2010–2012) Atlanta Hawks (2012–2017) Cleveland Cavaliers (2017–2018) Milwaukee Bucks (2019–2020) | 2,450 | 5,715 | 429 | 1 |
| 9 | Paul George^ | SF | Indiana Pacers (2010–2017) Oklahoma City Thunder (2017–2019) Los Angeles Clippers (2019–2024) Philadelphia 76ers (2024–present) | 2,449 | 6,382 | 384 | 2 |
| 10 | Kevin Durant^ | SF/PF | Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder (2007–2016) Golden State Warriors (2016–2019) Brooklyn Nets (2019–2023) Phoenix Suns (2023–2025) Houston Rockets (2025–present) | 2,377 | 6,070 | 392 | 1 |
| 11 | Vince Carter* | SG/SF | Toronto Raptors (1998–2004) New Jersey Nets (2004–2009) Orlando Magic (2009–2010) Phoenix Suns (2010–2011) Dallas Mavericks (2011–2014) Memphis Grizzlies (2014–2017) Sacramento Kings (2017–2018) Atlanta Hawks (2018–2020) | 2,290 | 6,168 | 371 | 1 |
| 12 | Jason Terry | SG/PG | Atlanta Hawks (1998–2004) Dallas Mavericks (2004–2012) Boston Celtics (2012–2013) Brooklyn Nets (2013–2014) Houston Rockets (2014–2016) Milwaukee Bucks (2016–2018) | 2,282 | 6,010 | 380 | 1 |
| 13 | Jamal Crawford | SG | Chicago Bulls (2000–2004) New York Knicks (2004–2008) Golden State Warriors (2008–2009) Atlanta Hawks (2009–2011) Portland Trail Blazers (2011–2012) Los Angeles Clippers (2012–2017) Minnesota Timberwolves (2017–2018) Phoenix Suns (2018–2019) Brooklyn Nets (2020) | 2,221 | 6,379 | 348 | 1 |
| 14 | Kyle Lowry^ | PG | Memphis Grizzlies (2006–2009) Houston Rockets (2009–2012) Toronto Raptors (2012–2021) Miami Heat (2021–2024) Philadelphia 76ers (2024–present) | 2,209 | 6,022 | 367 | 1 |
| 15 | Buddy Hield^ | SG | New Orleans Pelicans (2016–2017) Sacramento Kings (2017–2022) Indiana Pacers (2022–2024) Philadelphia 76ers (2024) Golden State Warriors (2024–2026) Atlanta Hawks (2026–present) | 2,201 | 5,569 | 395 | 2 |
| 16 | CJ McCollum^ | SG/PG | Portland Trail Blazers (2013–2022) New Orleans Pelicans (2022–2025) Washington Wizards (2025–2026) Atlanta Hawks (2026–present) | 2,180 | 5,521 | 395 | 2 |
| 17 | Paul Pierce* | SF | Boston Celtics (1998–2013) Brooklyn Nets (2013–2014) Washington Wizards (2014–2015) Los Angeles Clippers (2015–2017) | 2,143 | 5,816 | 368 | 1 |
| 18 | Eric Gordon† | SG | Los Angeles Clippers (2008–2011, 2023) New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans (2011–2016) Houston Rockets (2016–2023) Phoenix Suns (2023–2024) Philadelphia 76ers (2024–2026) | 2,092 | 5,616 | 373 | 2 |
| 19 | Tim Hardaway Jr.^ | SG/SF | New York Knicks (2013–2015, 2017–2019) Atlanta Hawks (2015–2017) Dallas Mavericks (2019–2024) Detroit Pistons (2024–2025) Denver Nuggets (2025–present) | 2,068 | 5,659 | 365 | 2 |
| 20 | Jason Kidd* | PG | Dallas Mavericks (1994–1996, 2008–2012) Phoenix Suns (1996–2001) New Jersey Nets (2001–2008) New York Knicks (2012–2013) | 1,988 | 5,701 | 349 | 1 |
| 21 | Mike Conley^ | PG | Memphis Grizzlies (2007–2019) Utah Jazz (2019–2023) Minnesota Timberwolves (2023–present) | 1,986 | 5,131 | 387 | 1 |
| 22 | Dirk Nowitzki* | PF | Dallas Mavericks (1998–2019) | 1,982 | 5,210 | 380 | 1 |
| 23 | Joe Johnson | SG/SF | Boston Celtics (2001–2002, 2021–2022) Phoenix Suns (2002-2005) Atlanta Hawks (2005–2012) Brooklyn Nets (2012–2016) Miami Heat (2016) Utah Jazz (2016–2018) Houston Rockets (2018) | 1,978 | 5,331 | 371 | 1 |
| 24 | JJ Redick | SG | Orlando Magic (2006–2013) Milwaukee Bucks (2013) Los Angeles Clippers (2013–2017) Philadelphia 76ers (2017–2019) New Orleans Pelicans (2019–2021) Dallas Mavericks (2021) | 1,950 | 4,704 | 415 | 2 |
| 25 | J. R. Smith | SG | New Orleans Hornets (2004–2006) Denver Nuggets (2006–2011) New York Knicks (2012–2015) Cleveland Cavaliers (2015–2019) Los Angeles Lakers (2020) | 1,930 | 5,178 | 373 | 1 |
| 26 | Kyrie Irving^ | PG/SG | Cleveland Cavaliers (2011–2017) Boston Celtics (2017–2019) Brooklyn Nets (2019–2023) Dallas Mavericks (2023–present) | 1,876 | 4,763 | 394 | 2 |
| 27 | Chris Paul† | PG | New Orleans Hornets (2005–2011) Los Angeles Clippers (2011–2017, 2025–2026) Houston Rockets (2017–2019) Oklahoma City Thunder (2019–2020) Phoenix Suns (2020–2023) Golden State Warriors (2023–2024) San Antonio Spurs (2024–2025) | 1,870 | 5,059 | 370 | 1 |
| 28 | Wesley Matthews† | SG | Utah Jazz (2009–2010) Portland Trail Blazers (2010–2015) Dallas Mavericks (2015–2019) New York Knicks (2019) Indiana Pacers (2019) Milwaukee Bucks (2019–2020, 2021–2023) Los Angeles Lakers (2021) Atlanta Hawks (2023–2024) | 1,845 | 4,914 | 375 | 1 |
| 29 | Donovan Mitchell^ | SG | Utah Jazz (2017–2022) Cleveland Cavaliers (2022–present) | 1,842 | 5,035 | 366 | 3 |
| Nicolas Batum^ | SF | Portland Trail Blazers (2008–2015) Charlotte Hornets (2015–2020) Los Angeles Clippers (2020–2023, 2024–present) Philadelphia 76ers (2023–2024) | 4,971 | 371 | 1 | ||
| 31 | Chauncey Billups* | PG | Boston Celtics (1997–1998) Toronto Raptors (1998) Denver Nuggets (19 99, 2008–2011) Minnesota Timberwolves (2000–2002) Detroit Pistons (2002–2008, 2013–2014) New York Knicks (2011) Los Angeles Clippers (2011–2013) | 1,830 | 4,725 | 387 | 1 |
| 32 | Kobe Bryant* | SG | Los Angeles Lakers (1996–2016) | 1,827 | 5,546 | 330 | 1 |
| 33 | Rashard Lewis | SF/PF | Seattle SuperSonics (1998–2007) Orlando Magic (2007–2010) Washington Wizards (2010–2012) Miami Heat (2012–2014) | 1,787 | 4,625 | 386 | 1 |
| 34 | Peja Stojaković | SF | Sacramento Kings (1998–2006) Indiana Pacers (2006) New Orleans Hornets (2006–2010) Toronto Raptors (2010–2011) Dallas Mavericks (2011) | 1,760 | 4,392 | 401 | 2 |
| 35 | Carmelo Anthony* | SF | Denver Nuggets (2003–2011) New York Knicks (2011–2017) Oklahoma City Thunder (2017–2018) Houston Rockets (2018–2019) Portland Trail Blazers (2019–2021) Los Angeles Lakers (2021–2022) | 1,731 | 4,873 | 355 | 1 |
| 36 | Kevin Love^ | PF | Minnesota Timberwolves (2008–2014) Cleveland Cavaliers (2014–2023) Miami Heat (2023–2025) Utah Jazz (2025–present) | 1,727 | 4,684 | 369 | 1 |
| 37 | Bradley Beal^ | SG | Washington Wizards (2012–2023) Phoenix Suns (2023–2025) Los Angeles Clippers (2025–present) | 1,724 | 4,588 | 376 | 2 |
| 38 | Dale Ellis | SF/SG | Dallas Mavericks (1983–1986) Seattle SuperSonics (1986–1991, 1997–1999) Milwaukee Bucks (1991–1992, 1999–2000) San Antonio Spurs (1992–1994) Denver Nuggets (1994–1997) Charlotte Hornets (2000) | 1,719 | 4,266 | 403 | 1 |
| 39 | Jrue Holiday^ | PG | Philadelphia 76ers (2009–2013) New Orleans Pelicans (2013–2020) Milwaukee Bucks (2020–2023) Boston Celtics (2023–2025) Portland Trail Blazers (2025–present) | 1,711 | 4,621 | 370 | 1 |
| 40 | Steve Nash* | PG | Phoenix Suns (1996–1998, 2004–2012) Dallas Mavericks (1998–2004) Los Angeles Lakers (2012–2015) | 1,685 | 3,939 | 428 | 1 |
| 41 | Kemba Walker§ | PG | Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets (2011–2019) Boston Celtics (2019–2021) New York Knicks (2021–2022) Dallas Mavericks (2022–2023) | 1,670 | 4,642 | 360 | 2 |
| 42 | Zach LaVine^ | SG | Minnesota Timberwolves (2014–2017) Chicago Bulls (2017–2025) Sacramento Kings (2025–present) | 1,632 | 4,176 | 391 | 2 |
| Luka Dončić^ | PG/SG | Dallas Mavericks (2018–2024) Los Angeles Lakers (2024–present) | 4,632 | 352 | 3 | ||
| 44 | D'Angelo Russell^ | PG | Los Angeles Lakers (2015–2017, 2023–2024) Brooklyn Nets (2017–2019, 2025) Golden State Warriors (2019–2020) Minnesota Timberwolves (2020–2023) Dallas Mavericks (2025–2026) Washington Wizards (2026–present) | 1,609 | 4,433 | 363 | 2 |
| 45 | Jason Richardson | SG | Golden State Warriors (2001–2007) Charlotte Bobcats (2007–2008) Phoenix Suns (2008–2010) Orlando Magic (2010–2012) Philadelphia 76ers (2012–2015) | 1,608 | 4,344 | 370 | 1 |
| 46 | Trevor Ariza | SF | New York Knicks (2004–2006) Orlando Magic (2006–2007) Los Angeles Lakers (2007–2009, 2021–2022) Houston Rockets (2009–2010, 2014–2018) New Orleans Hornets (2010–2012) Washington Wizards (2012–2014, 2018–2019) Phoenix Suns (2018) Sacramento Kings (2019–2020) Portland Trail Blazers (2020) Miami Heat (2021) | 1,605 | 4,579 | 351 | 1 |
| 47 | Jayson Tatum^ | SF/PF | Boston Celtics (2017–present) | 1,593 | 4,324 | 368 | 2 |
| 48 | Mike Miller | SF/SG | Orlando Magic (2000–2003) Memphis Grizzlies (2003–2008, 2013–2014) Minnesota Timberwolves (2008–2009) Washington Wizards (2009–2010) Miami Heat (2010–2013) Cleveland Cavaliers (2014–2015) Denver Nuggets (2015–2017) | 1,590 | 3,910 | 407 | 1 |
| 49 | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope^ | SG | Detroit Pistons (2013–2017) Los Angeles Lakers (2017–2021) Washington Wizards (2021–2022) Denver Nuggets (2022–2024) Orlando Magic (2024–2025) Memphis Grizzlies (2025–present) | 1,588 | 4,356 | 365 | 1 |
· Progressive list of 3-point scoring leaders
| ^ | Active NBA player |
| Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame |
Team abbreviations · Progressive list of 3-point scoring leaders
CHA
CHA
BOS
CHA
Boston Celtics
Charlotte Bobcats
HOU
IND
Houston Rockets
Indiana Pacers
NYK
ORL
New York Knicks
Orlando Magic
SDC
SEA
San Diego Clippers
Seattle SuperSonics
CHI
CHI
BOS
CHI
Boston Celtics
Chicago Bulls
HOU
LAL
Houston Rockets
Los Angeles Lakers
NYK
PHI
New York Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers
SDC
TOR
San Diego Clippers
Toronto Raptors
CLE
CLE
BOS
CLE
Boston Celtics
Cleveland Cavaliers
HOU
MIA
Houston Rockets
Miami Heat
NYK
PHX
New York Knicks
Phoenix Suns
SDC
UTA
San Diego Clippers
Utah Jazz
DEN
DEN
BOS
DEN
Boston Celtics
Denver Nuggets
HOU
MIL
Houston Rockets
Milwaukee Bucks
NYK
SAC
New York Knicks
Sacramento Kings
SDC
WAS
San Diego Clippers
Washington Wizards
GSW
GSW
BOS
GSW
Boston Celtics
Golden State Warriors
HOU
MIN
Houston Rockets
Minnesota Timberwolves
NYK
SAS
New York Knicks
San Antonio Spurs
SDC
WSB
San Diego Clippers
Washington Bullets
| BOS | Boston Celtics | HOU | Houston Rockets | NYK | New York Knicks | SDC | San Diego Clippers |
| CHA | Charlotte Bobcats | IND | Indiana Pacers | ORL | Orlando Magic | SEA | Seattle SuperSonics |
| CHI | Chicago Bulls | LAL | Los Angeles Lakers | PHI | Philadelphia 76ers | TOR | Toronto Raptors |
| CLE | Cleveland Cavaliers | MIA | Miami Heat | PHX | Phoenix Suns | UTA | Utah Jazz |
| DEN | Denver Nuggets | MIL | Milwaukee Bucks | SAC | Sacramento Kings | WAS | Washington Wizards |
| GSW | Golden State Warriors | MIN | Minnesota Timberwolves | SAS | San Antonio Spurs | WSB | Washington Bullets |
Progressive 3-point leaders · Progressive list of 3-point scoring leaders
1979–80
1979–80
Season
1979–80
Year-by-year leader
Brian Taylor000SDC
3P
90
Active player leader
Brian Taylor000SDC
3P
90
Career record
Brian Taylor000SDC
3P
90
Single-season record
Brian Taylor000SDC
3P
90
Season
1979–80
1980–81
1980–81
Season
1980–81
Year-by-year leader
Mike Bratz000CLE
3P
57
Active player leader
134
3P
134
Career record
1980–81
1981–82
1981–82
Season
1981–82
Year-by-year leader
Don Buse000IND
3P
73
Active player leader
Joe Hassett000GSW
3P
193
Career record
Joe Hassett000GSW
3P
193
Single-season record
1981–82
1982–83
1982–83
Season
1982–83
Year-by-year leader
Mike Dunleavy000SAS
3P
67
Active player leader
194
3P
194
Career record
1982–83
1983–84
1983–84
Season
1983–84
Year-by-year leader
Darrell Griffith000UTA
3P
91
Active player leader
Darrell Griffith000UTA
3P
154
Career record
Darrell Griffith000UTA
3P
91
Single-season record
1983–84
1984–85
1984–85
Season
1984–85
Year-by-year leader
92
3P
246
Active player leader
Darrell Griffith000UTA
3P
246
Career record
92
3P
1984–85
1985–86
1985–86
Season
1985–86
Year-by-year leader
Larry Bird*000BOS
3P
82
Active player leader
Larry Bird*000BOS
3P
267
Career record
Larry Bird*000BOS
3P
267
Single-season record
1985–86
1986–87
1986–87
Season
1986–87
Year-by-year leader
90
3P
357
Active player leader
357
3P
1986–87
1987–88
1987–88
Season
1987–88
Year-by-year leader
Danny Ainge000BOS
3P
148
Active player leader
455
3P
455
Career record
Danny Ainge000BOS
3P
148
Single-season record
1987–88
1988–89
1988–89
Season
1988–89
Year-by-year leader
Michael Adams000DEN
3P
166
Active player leader
Dale Ellis000SEA
3P
472
Career record
Dale Ellis000SEA
3P
472
Single-season record
Michael Adams000DEN
3P
166
Season
1988–89
1989–90
1989–90
Season
1989–90
Year-by-year leader
158
3P
568
Active player leader
568
3P
1989–90
1990–91
1990–91
Season
1990–91
Year-by-year leader
Vernon Maxwell000HOU
3P
172
Active player leader
Michael Adams
000DEN 1990–91
000WSB 1991–92
3P
658
Career record
Michael Adams
000DEN 1990–91
000WSB 1991–92
3P
658
Single-season record
Vernon Maxwell000HOU
3P
172
Season
1990–91
1991–92
1991–92
Season
1991–92
Year-by-year leader
162
3P
783
Active player leader
783
3P
1991–92
1992–93
1992–93
Season
1992–93
Year-by-year leader
Dan Majerle000PHXReggie Miller*000IND
3P
167
Active player leader
Dale Ellis
000SAS 1992–94
000DEN 1994–97
3P
882
Career record
Dale Ellis
000SAS 1992–94
000DEN 1994–97
3P
882
Single-season record
1992–93
1993–94
1993–94
Season
1993–94
Year-by-year leader
Dan Majerle000PHX
3P
192
Active player leader
1,013
3P
1,013
Career record
Dan Majerle000PHX
3P
192
Single-season record
1993–94
1994–95
1994–95
Season
1994–95
Year-by-year leader
John Starks000NYK
3P
217
Active player leader
1,119
3P
1,119
Career record
John Starks000NYK
3P
217
Single-season record
1994–95
1995–96
1995–96
Season
1995–96
Year-by-year leader
Dennis Scott000ORL
3P
267
Active player leader
1,269
3P
1,269
Career record
Dennis Scott000ORL
3P
267
Single-season record
1995–96
1996–97
1996–97
Season
1996–97
Year-by-year leader
Reggie Miller*000IND
3P
229
Active player leader
1,461
3P
1,461
Career record
1996–97
1997–98
1997–98
Season
1997–98
Year-by-year leader
Wesley Person000CLE
3P
192
Active player leader
Reggie Miller*000IND
3P
1,596
Career record
Reggie Miller*000IND
3P
1,596
Single-season record
1997–98
1998–99
1998–99
Season
1998–99
Year-by-year leader
Dee Brown000TOR
3P
135
Active player leader
1,702
3P
1,702
Career record
1998–99
1999–00
1999–00
Season
1999–00
Year-by-year leader
Gary Payton*000SEA
3P
177
Active player leader
1,867
3P
1,867
Career record
1999–00
2000–01
2000–01
Season
2000–01
Year-by-year leader
Antoine Walker000BOS
3P
221
Active player leader
2,037
3P
2,037
Career record
2000–01
2001–02
2001–02
Season
2001–02
Year-by-year leader
Ray Allen*000MIL
3P
229
Active player leader
2,217
3P
2,217
Career record
2001–02
2002–03
2002–03
Season
2002–03
Year-by-year leader
201
3P
2,330
Active player leader
2,330
3P
2002–03
2003–04
2003–04
Season
2003–04
Year-by-year leader
Peja Stojaković000SAC
3P
240
Active player leader
2,464
3P
2,464
Career record
2003–04
2004–05
2004–05
Season
2004–05
Year-by-year leader
Kyle Korver000PHI
Quentin Richardson0PHX
3P
226
Active player leader
2,560
3P
2,560
Career record
2004–05
2005–06
2005–06
Season
2005–06
Year-by-year leader
Ray Allen*000SEA
3P
269
Active player leader
Ray Allen*
000SEA 2005–07
000BOS 2007–12
000MIA 2012–14
3P
1,755
Career record
Ray Allen*000SEA
3P
269
Single-season record
2005–06
2006–07
2006–07
Season
2006–07
Year-by-year leader
Gilbert Arenas00WAS
Raja Bell00PHX
3P
205
Active player leader
1,920
3P
2006–07
2007–08
2007–08
Season
2007–08
Year-by-year leader
Jason Richardson000CHA
3P
243
Active player leader
2,100
3P
2007–08
2008–09
2008–09
Season
2008–09
Year-by-year leader
Rashard Lewis000ORL
3P
220
Active player leader
2,299
3P
2008–09
2009–10
2009–10
Season
2009–10
Year-by-year leader
Aaron Brooks000HOU
3P
209
Active player leader
2,444
3P
2009–10
2010–11
2010–11
Season
2010–11
Year-by-year leader
Dorell Wright000GSW
3P
194
Active player leader
2,612
3P
Ray Allen*
000BOS 2010–12
000MIA 2012–14
Career record
2,612
3P
2010–11
2011–12
2011–12
Season
2011–12
Year-by-year leader
Ryan Anderson000ORL
3P
166
Active player leader
2,718
3P
2,718
Career record
2011–12
2012–13
2012–13
Season
2012–13
Year-by-year leader
Stephen Curry^000GSW
3P
272
Active player leader
2,857
3P
2,857
Career record
Stephen Curry^000GSW
3P
272
Single-season record
2012–13
2013–14
2013–14
Season
2013–14
Year-by-year leader
261
3P
2,973
Active player leader
2,973
3P
2013–14
2014–15
2014–15
Season
2014–15
Year-by-year leader
286
3P
Jason Terry
000HOU 2014–16
000MIL 2016–18
Active player leader
2,076
3P
286
Career record
2014–15
2015–16
2015–16
Season
2015–16
Year-by-year leader
402
3P
2,169
Active player leader
402
3P
2015–16
2016–17
2016–17
Season
2016–17
Year-by-year leader
324
3P
2,242
Active player leader
2016–17
2017–18
2017–18
Season
2017–18
Year-by-year leader
James Harden^000HOU
3P
265
Active player leader
2,282
3P
2017–18
2018–19
2018–19
Season
2018–19
Year-by-year leader
378
3P
Stephen Curry^000GSW
Active player leader
2,483
3P
2018–19
2019–20
2019–20
Season
2019–20
Year-by-year leader
299
3P
2,495
Active player leader
2019–20
2020–21
2020–21
Season
2020–21
Year-by-year leader
Stephen Curry^000GSW
3P
337
Active player leader
2,832
3P
2020–21
2021–22
2021–22
Season
2021–22
Year-by-year leader
285
3P
3,117
Active player leader
Stephen Curry^000GSW
3P
3,117
Career record
2021–22
2022–23
2022–23
Season
2022–23
Year-by-year leader
Klay Thompson^000GSW
3P
301
Active player leader
3,390
3P
3,390
Career record
2022–23
2023–24
2023–24
Season
2023–24
Year-by-year leader
Stephen Curry^000GSW
3P
357
Active player leader
3,747
3P
3,747
Career record
2023–24
2024–25
2024–25
Season
2024–25
Year-by-year leader
Anthony Edwards^000MIN
3P
320
Active player leader
4,058
3P
4,058
Career record
2024–25
2025–26
2025–26
Season
2025–26
Year-by-year leader
Kon Knueppel^000CHA
3P
273
Active player leader
4,248
3P
4,248
Career record
2025–26
Season
Season
Season
Season
Year-by-year leader
Year-by-year leader
3P
3P
Active player leader
Active player leader
3P
3P
Career record
Career record
3P
3P
Single-season record
Single-season record
3P
3P
Season
Season
| Season | Year-by-year leader | 3P | Active player leader | 3P | Career record | 3P | Single-season record | 3P | Season |
| 1979–80 | Brian Taylor000SDC | 90 | Brian Taylor000SDC | 90 | Brian Taylor000SDC | 90 | Brian Taylor000SDC | 90 | 1979–80 |
| 1980–81 | Mike Bratz000CLE | 57 | 134 | 134 | 1980–81 | ||||
| 1981–82 | Don Buse000IND | 73 | Joe Hassett000GSW | 193 | Joe Hassett000GSW | 193 | 1981–82 | ||
| 1982–83 | Mike Dunleavy000SAS | 67 | 194 | 194 | 1982–83 | ||||
| 1983–84 | Darrell Griffith000UTA | 91 | Darrell Griffith000UTA | 154 | Darrell Griffith000UTA | 91 | 1983–84 | ||
| 1984–85 | 92 | 246 | Darrell Griffith000UTA | 246 | 92 | 1984–85 | |||
| 1985–86 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 82 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 267 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 267 | 1985–86 | ||
| 1986–87 | 90 | 357 | 357 | 1986–87 | |||||
| 1987–88 | Danny Ainge000BOS | 148 | 455 | 455 | Danny Ainge000BOS | 148 | 1987–88 | ||
| 1988–89 | Michael Adams000DEN | 166 | Dale Ellis000SEA | 472 | Dale Ellis000SEA | 472 | Michael Adams000DEN | 166 | 1988–89 |
| 1989–90 | 158 | 568 | 568 | 1989–90 | |||||
| 1990–91 | Vernon Maxwell000HOU | 172 | Michael Adams 000DEN 1990–91 000WSB 1991–92 | 658 | Michael Adams 000DEN 1990–91 000WSB 1991–92 | 658 | Vernon Maxwell000HOU | 172 | 1990–91 |
| 1991–92 | 162 | 783 | 783 | 1991–92 | |||||
| 1992–93 | Dan Majerle000PHXReggie Miller*000IND | 167 | Dale Ellis 000SAS 1992–94 000DEN 1994–97 | 882 | Dale Ellis 000SAS 1992–94 000DEN 1994–97 | 882 | 1992–93 | ||
| 1993–94 | Dan Majerle000PHX | 192 | 1,013 | 1,013 | Dan Majerle000PHX | 192 | 1993–94 | ||
| 1994–95 | John Starks000NYK | 217 | 1,119 | 1,119 | John Starks000NYK | 217 | 1994–95 | ||
| 1995–96 | Dennis Scott000ORL | 267 | 1,269 | 1,269 | Dennis Scott000ORL | 267 | 1995–96 | ||
| 1996–97 | Reggie Miller*000IND | 229 | 1,461 | 1,461 | 1996–97 | ||||
| 1997–98 | Wesley Person000CLE | 192 | Reggie Miller*000IND | 1,596 | Reggie Miller*000IND | 1,596 | 1997–98 | ||
| 1998–99 | Dee Brown000TOR | 135 | 1,702 | 1,702 | 1998–99 | ||||
| 1999–00 | Gary Payton*000SEA | 177 | 1,867 | 1,867 | 1999–00 | ||||
| 2000–01 | Antoine Walker000BOS | 221 | 2,037 | 2,037 | 2000–01 | ||||
| 2001–02 | Ray Allen*000MIL | 229 | 2,217 | 2,217 | 2001–02 | ||||
| 2002–03 | 201 | 2,330 | 2,330 | 2002–03 | |||||
| 2003–04 | Peja Stojaković000SAC | 240 | 2,464 | 2,464 | 2003–04 | ||||
| 2004–05 | Kyle Korver000PHI Quentin Richardson0PHX | 226 | 2,560 | 2,560 | 2004–05 | ||||
| 2005–06 | Ray Allen*000SEA | 269 | Ray Allen* 000SEA 2005–07 000BOS 2007–12 000MIA 2012–14 | 1,755 | Ray Allen*000SEA | 269 | 2005–06 | ||
| 2006–07 | Gilbert Arenas00WAS Raja Bell00PHX | 205 | 1,920 | 2006–07 | |||||
| 2007–08 | Jason Richardson000CHA | 243 | 2,100 | 2007–08 | |||||
| 2008–09 | Rashard Lewis000ORL | 220 | 2,299 | 2008–09 | |||||
| 2009–10 | Aaron Brooks000HOU | 209 | 2,444 | 2009–10 | |||||
| 2010–11 | Dorell Wright000GSW | 194 | 2,612 | Ray Allen* 000BOS 2010–12 000MIA 2012–14 | 2,612 | 2010–11 | |||
| 2011–12 | Ryan Anderson000ORL | 166 | 2,718 | 2,718 | 2011–12 | ||||
| 2012–13 | Stephen Curry^000GSW | 272 | 2,857 | 2,857 | Stephen Curry^000GSW | 272 | 2012–13 | ||
| 2013–14 | 261 | 2,973 | 2,973 | 2013–14 | |||||
| 2014–15 | 286 | Jason Terry 000HOU 2014–16 000MIL 2016–18 | 2,076 | 286 | 2014–15 | ||||
| 2015–16 | 402 | 2,169 | 402 | 2015–16 | |||||
| 2016–17 | 324 | 2,242 | 2016–17 | ||||||
| 2017–18 | James Harden^000HOU | 265 | 2,282 | 2017–18 | |||||
| 2018–19 | 378 | Stephen Curry^000GSW | 2,483 | 2018–19 | |||||
| 2019–20 | 299 | 2,495 | 2019–20 | ||||||
| 2020–21 | Stephen Curry^000GSW | 337 | 2,832 | 2020–21 | |||||
| 2021–22 | 285 | 3,117 | Stephen Curry^000GSW | 3,117 | 2021–22 | ||||
| 2022–23 | Klay Thompson^000GSW | 301 | 3,390 | 3,390 | 2022–23 | ||||
| 2023–24 | Stephen Curry^000GSW | 357 | 3,747 | 3,747 | 2023–24 | ||||
| 2024–25 | Anthony Edwards^000MIN | 320 | 4,058 | 4,058 | 2024–25 | ||||
| 2025–26 | Kon Knueppel^000CHA | 273 | 4,248 | 4,248 | 2025–26 | ||||
| Season | Year-by-year leader | 3P | Active player leader | 3P | Career record | 3P | Single-season record | 3P | Season |
References
- The National Basketball Association did not record 3-point field goals until the 1979–80 NBA season
- A player is not eligible for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame until he has been fully retire
- American Basketball Association (ABA) teams other than those admitted into the NBA in 1976 are not included; each year i
- Basketball-Referencehttps://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/fg3_progress.html
- basketball-referencehttps://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/hof.cgi
- NBAhttps://stats.nba.com/leaders/?Season=2018-19&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&StatCategory=FG3M