Top 10 Greatest 3-Point Shooters in NBA History

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Once considered a rare skill but now 3-point shooting has become the bedrock of modern basketball. In the NBA, 3-point shooting has gone from a specialty to an obligation because many teams have employed sharpshooters for floor spacing and to run their offenses. Though almost every player needs to be able to shoot from beyond the arc now, a select few go beyond it becoming legends of the game. 

With clutch shots at difficult moments and season shattering highs, these players have redefined what it means to be a great shooter. Here is the list of Top 10 Greatest 3-Point Shooters Ever to Play in the NBA.

RankPlayer3-Point Made3-Point PercentageAchievements
1Steph Curry3,390+42.4%2× MVP, 4× NBA Champion, Most 3-pointers made in NBA history (2022), Revolutionized the game with his deep shooting.
2Ray Allen2,97340%2× NBA Champion, 10× All-Star, Former All-Time 3-Point Leader (2011), Known for clutch shots, including Game 6 of the 2013 Finals.
3Reggie Miller2,56039.5%5× All-Star, 3× All-NBA, Former All-Time 3-Point Leader, A pioneer of 3-point shooting in the NBA, Known for his clutch playoff performances.
4Klay Thompson2,62241.2%3× NBA Champion, 5× All-Star, Holds record for most 3-pointers in a single game (14), Known for his elite catch-and-shoot ability.
5James Harden2,834+36.2%1× MVP, 3× All-NBA First Team, Known for his step-back 3-pointers, Ranked 2nd in all-time 3-pointers made (Feb. 2025).
6Kyle Korver2,45042.9%1× All-Star, 4× Leader in 3-Point % in a season, Holds the highest career 3-point percentage among the top 50 all-time 3-point shooters.
7JJ Redick1,95041.5%5× top 10 in 3-point shooting percentage, Led the league in 3-point percentage in 2015-16, Known for his high-efficiency shooting.
8Damian Lillard3,000+37%2× 3-Point Contest Champion (2023, 2024), 6× All-Star, 4th in all-time 3-pointers made (Feb. 2025), Known for clutch deep 3-pointers in playoff games.
9Dirk Nowitzki1,98238%1× NBA Champion, 14× All-Star, 2007 MVP, First big man to win a 3-Point Contest, Revolutionized shooting for power forwards.
10Peja Stojakovic1,76040.1%1× NBA Champion, 2× 3-Point Contest Champion (2002, 2003), 3× All-Star, Top 10 in 3-pointers made from 2002-2005.
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