Was Steve Nash a good three-point shooter?
10) Steve Nash Steve Nash has a beautiful shot and is one of the best three-point shooters of the last 10 years. Nash is a career . 429 shooter from long distance, and has hit 1,565 three-pointers in his career.
Has anyone ever had a perfect 3-point contest?
From Larry Bird winning it three straight times, the last of which he accomplished without taking off his warmup jacket, to Craig Hodges nailing 19 straight shots in the competition in 1991, there have been various legendary moments in the contest.
Who is the best 3 point shooter of all time?
Top 15 Best 3 point shooters in NBA of All Time
- Top 1: Stephen Curry.
- Top 2: Klay Thompson.
- Top 3: Ray Allen.
- Top 4: Larry Bird.
- Top 5: Reggie Miller.
- Top 6: Kevin Durant.
- Top 7: Dirk Nowitzki.
- Top 8: Steve Kerr.
Has a center ever won the 3-point contest?
CLEVELAND (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns gave big men everywhere something to shoot for. Minnesota’s 7-footer became the first center to win the 3-Point Shooting Contest, defeating seven guards during the NBA’s All-Star Saturday and providing a memorable moment on a night the dunk contest barely got off the ground.
Who leads the league in 3pt percentage?
Three Point Percentage
| 1. | Kevin Knox IIATL | 60.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 2. | Patty MillsBKN | 53.8 |
| 3. | Seth CurryBKN | 52.2 |
| 4. | Jaden McDanielsMIN | 50.0 |
| 5. | Desmond BaneMEM | 48.9 |
Who is the best 3 point shooter 2022?
Luke Kennard Luke Kennard leads the Clippers in spot-up three-point attempts this season at 4.6 per game.
Did Larry Bird shoot perfect 3 point contest?
Bird then famously shot the final round in his green warm-up jacket. He struggled early, clanking two of his first three shots but was saved by the money ball. Bird saved himself with a perfect fourth rack, but that still only had him at 13 points.
Who has the most 3-pointers in 3 point contest?
Stephen Curry (first round, 2021) holds the record with 31 points, albeit in the newer 40-point format.
Who was the first center to win 3-point contest?
Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns is the first center to win the 3-point contest. We shouldn’t be surprised. His career 39.6 3P% is the highest for a center ever. Karl-Anthony Towns has the best career three-point percentage by a center when attempting 3.0+ three-pointers per game, at 39.7 percent.
Who won the NBA All-Star 3-point contest?
center Karl-Anthony Towns
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns wins NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest.
Who has the worst 3-point percentage?
Charles Barkley has the worst career three-point percentage when attempting 1,000+ three-pointers, at 26.6 percent.
Who has the highest 3-point percentage in a season?
Kyle Korver
The NBA record for highest 3-point field goal percentage in a season is . 536, by Kyle Korver (USA) while playing for the Utah Jazz (USA) during the 2009-10 season. Korver converted on 59 of 110 attempts.