Putting Up NumbersNBA

Most 3-pointers made in an NBA rookie season since 1979-80, among active players

, , , .

Include:

Kon Knueppel’s record is safe for now.

Most 3-pointers made in an NBA rookie season since 1979-80, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Kon Knueppel2025-26273
Darius Acuff Jr.2026-272026-27 still being played34
Yaxel Lendeborg2026-272026-27 still being played27
Darryn Peterson2026-272026-27 still being played23
Meleek Thomas2026-272026-27 still being played22
Caleb Wilson2026-272026-27 still being played21
Bennett Stirtz2026-272026-27 still being played18
Cameron Boozer2026-272026-27 still being played18
Keaton Wagler2026-272026-27 still being played17
Mikel Brown Jr.2026-272026-27 still being played14

Method

  • The data has 3-pointers made for every game since 1979-80, so 1,529 careers from before then aren't here.
  • 12 careers aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 1 season ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.