List of NBA annual 3-point scoring leaders

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In basketball, a three-point field goal (also known as a "3-pointer") is a field goal made from beyond the 3-point line, a designated arc radiating from the basket.[2] A successful attempt is worth 3 points, in contrast to the two points awarded for shots made inside the 3-point line. The National Basketball Association's (NBA) three-point scoring title is the player who recorded the most 3-point field goals in a given season. The statistics was first recognized in the 1979–80 NBA season, when the 3-point line was first implemented.

Stephen Curry has led the league in 3-point field goals a record eight times. He set the NBA record for 3-pointers made in 2015–16 NBA season with 402.[1]

Stephen Curry holds the record for most 3-point field goals made in single season (402) and 3-point field goal percentage in single season (.4537), accomplishing both in the 2015–16 season. James Harden holds the record for most 3-point field goals attempted in single season (1,028) which was accomplished in 2018–19 NBA season.

Stephen Curry has won the most 3-point scoring titles, with eight, while James Harden and Ray Allen have each won it three times. Michael Adams, Larry Bird, Darrell Griffith, Dan Majerle, Vernon Maxwell and Reggie Miller have each won it two times. Stephen Curry also holds the record for consecutive seasons leading the league in 3-point scoring with 5, which was accomplished in 2012–13 NBA season, 2013–14 NBA season, 2014–15 NBA season, 2015–16 NBA season and 2016–17 NBA season. He also had two consecutive seasons leading the league in 3-point scoring, which was accomplished in 2020–21 NBA season and 2021–22 NBA season. James Harden had three consecutive seasons leading the league in 3-point scoring, which he had in 2017–18 NBA season, 2018–19 NBA season and 2019–20 NBA season. Other players to have consecutive seasons leading the league in 3-point scoring include Ray Allen in 2001–02 NBA season and 2002–03 NBA season, Dan Majerle in 1992–93 NBA season and 1993–94 NBA season, Vernon Maxwell in 1990–91 NBA season and 1991–92 NBA season, Michael Adams in 1988–89 NBA season and 1989–90 season, Larry Bird in 1985–86 NBA season and 1986–87 NBA season and Darrell Griffith in 1983–84 NBA season and 1984–85 NBA 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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List of 3-point scoring leaders

More information Season, Player ...
Season Player Position[a] 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[b] 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[c] Ryan Anderson F Orlando Magic 61 166 422 .3934 [32]
2012–13 Stephen Curry^ G Golden State Warriors 78 272 600 .4533 [1]
2013–14 Stephen Curry^ (2) G Golden State Warriors 78 261 615 .4244 [1]
2014–15 Stephen Curry^ (3) G Golden State Warriors 80 286 646 .4427 [1]
2015–16 Stephen Curry^ (4) G Golden State Warriors 79 402 886 .4537 [1]
2016–17 Stephen Curry^ (5) G Golden State Warriors 79 324 789 .4106 [1]
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]
2019–20 James Harden^ (3) G Houston Rockets 68 299 843 .3547 [33]
2020–21 Stephen Curry^ (6) G Golden State Warriors 63 337 801 .4207 [1]
2021–22 Stephen Curry^ (7) G Golden State Warriors 64 285 750 .3800 [1]
2022–23 Klay Thompson^ G Golden State Warriors 69 301 731 .4118 [34]
2023–24 Stephen Curry^ (8) G Golden State Warriors 74 357 876 .4075 [1]
2024–25 Anthony Edwards^ G Minnesota Timberwolves 79 320 811 .3946 [35]
2025–26 Kon Knueppel^ SF/SG Charlotte Hornets 81 273 642 .4250 [36]
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Multiple-time leaders

More information Rank, Player ...
RankPlayerTeamTimes leaderYears
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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Notes

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

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