List of National Basketball Association annual three-point field goals leaders

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 leader 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 that season.

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
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Three-point field goals leaders
Stephen Curry has led the league in three-point field goals a record five times. He set the NBA record for three-pointers made in the 2015–16 season with 402.[2]
Season Player Position[lower-alpha 1] Team Games
played		 3-point
field goals made		 3-point
field goals attempted		 3-point
field goal %		 Ref.
1979–80 Brian Taylor G San Diego Clippers 78 90 239 .3766 [3]
1980–81 Mike Bratz G Cleveland Cavaliers 80 57 169 .3373 [4]
1981–82 Don Buse G Indiana Pacers 82 78 193 .4041 [5]
1982–83 Mike Dunleavy G San Antonio Spurs 79 67 194 .3454 [6]
1983–84 Darrell Griffith G Utah Jazz 82 91 252 .3611 [7]
1984–85 Darrell Griffith (2) G Utah Jazz 78 92 257 .3580 [7]
1985–86 Larry Bird* F Boston Celtics 82 82 196 .4184 [8]
1986–87 Larry Bird* (2) F Boston Celtics 74 90 225 .4000 [8]
1987–88 Danny Ainge G Boston Celtics 81 148 357 .4146 [9]
1988–89 Michael Adams G Denver Nuggets 77 166 466 .3562 [10]
1989–90 Michael Adams (2) G Denver Nuggets 79 158 432 .3657 [10]
1990–91 Vernon Maxwell G Houston Rockets 82 172 510 .3373 [11]
1991–92 Vernon Maxwell (2) G Houston Rockets 80 162 473 .3425 [11]
1992–93 Dan Majerle G/F Phoenix Suns 82 167 438 .3813 [12]
1992–93 Reggie Miller* G Indiana Pacers 82 167 419 .3986 [13]
1993–94 Dan Majerle (2) G/F Phoenix Suns 80 192 503 .3817 [12]
1994–95 John Starks G New York Knicks 80 217 611 .3552 [14]
1995–96 Dennis Scott F Orlando Magic 82 267 628 .4252 [15]
1996–97 Reggie Miller* (2) G Indiana Pacers 81 229 536 .4272 [13]
1997–98 Wesley Person G Cleveland Cavaliers 82 192 447 .4295 [16]
1998–99[lower-alpha 2] Dee Brown G Toronto Raptors 49 135 349 .3868 [18]
1999–00 Gary Payton* G Seattle SuperSonics 82 177 520 .3404 [19]
2000–01 Antoine Walker F Boston Celtics 81 221 603 .3665 [20]
2001–02 Ray Allen* G Milwaukee Bucks 69 229 528 .4337 [21]
2002–03 Ray Allen* (2) G Milwaukee Bucks
Seattle SuperSonics		 76 201 533 .3771 [21]
2003–04 Peja Stojaković F Sacramento Kings 81 240 554 .4332 [22]
2004–05 Quentin Richardson G Phoenix Suns 79 226 631 .3582 [23]
2004–05 Kyle Korver^ G/F Philadelphia 76ers 82 226 558 .4050 [24]
2005–06 Ray Allen* (3) G Seattle SuperSonics 78 269 653 .4119 [21]
2006–07 Gilbert Arenas G Washington Wizards 74 205 584 .3510 [25]
2006–07 Raja Bell G Phoenix Suns 78 205 496 .4133 [26]
2007–08 Jason Richardson G Charlotte Bobcats 82 243 599 .4057 [27]
2008–09 Rashard Lewis F Orlando Magic 79 220 554 .3971 [28]
2009–10 Aaron Brooks^ G Houston Rockets 82 209 525 .3981 [29]
2010–11 Dorell Wright F Golden State Warriors 82 194 516 .3780 [30]
2011–12[lower-alpha 3] Ryan Anderson^ F Orlando Magic 61 166 422 .3934 [32]
2012–13 Stephen Curry^ G Golden State Warriors 78 272 600 .4533 [2]
2013–14 Stephen Curry^ (2) G Golden State Warriors 78 261 615 .4244 [2]
2014–15 Stephen Curry^ (3) G Golden State Warriors 80 286 646 .4427 [2]
2015–16 Stephen Curry^ (4) G Golden State Warriors 79 402 886 .4537 [2]
2016–17 Stephen Curry^ (5) G Golden State Warriors 79 324 789 .4106 [2]
2017–18 James Harden^ G Houston Rockets 72 265 722 .3670 [33]
2018–19 James Harden^ (2) G Houston Rockets 78 378 1,028 .3677 [33]

Notes
  1. The player's primary position is listed first.
  2. The 1998–99 season was shortened to 50 games due to the league's lockout.[17]
  3. The 2011–12 season was shortened to 66 games due to the league's lockout.[31]

References
General
  • "Yearly Leaders and Records for 3-Pt Field Goals". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
Specific
  1. "Basketball glossary". FIBA.com. Retrieved March 5, 2010.
  2. "Stephen Curry Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  3. "Brian Taylor Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  4. "Mike Bratz Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  5. "Don Buse Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  6. "Mike Dunleavy Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  7. "Darrell Griffith Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  8. "Larry Bird Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  9. "Danny Ainge Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  10. "Michael Adams Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  11. "Vernon Maxwell Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  12. "Dan Majerle Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  13. "Reggie Miller Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  14. "John Starks Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  15. "Dennis Scott Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  16. "Wesley Person Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  17. Beck, Howard (February 14, 2009). "N.B.A. and Union Are Discussing New Labor Deal". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved February 22, 2009.
  18. "Dee Brown Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  19. "Gary Payton Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  20. "Antoine Walker Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  21. "Ray Allen Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  22. "Peja Stojakovic Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  23. "Quentin Richardson Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  24. "Kyle Korver Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  25. "Gilbert Arenas Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  26. "Raja Bell Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  27. "Jason Richardson Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  28. "Rashard Lewis Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  29. "Aaron Brooks Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  30. "Dorell Wright Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  31. Beck, Howard (November 28, 2011). "Two Exhibition Games for N.B.A. Teams". The New York Times. Retrieved November 28, 2011.
  32. "Ryan Anderson Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  33. "James Harden Stats". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
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