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Most 3-pointers made through the first 1,000 games of an NBA career since 1979-80, among active players

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LaMelo Ball is almost on track to match Stephen Curry. He has 1,014 3-pointers made through his 314 games, 1st at that point, and needs 4.3 a game over his next 686 games; he’s averaging 3.7 over his last 82. Luka Dončić is almost on track too.

Most 3-pointers made through the first 1,000 games of an NBA career since 1979-80, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Stephen Curry2009 – 20253,939
Klay Thompson2011 – 2027945 of 1,000 games2,941
Damian Lillard2012 – 2027910 of 1,000 games2,833
Paul George2010 – 2027955 of 1,000 games2,486
Buddy Hield2016 – 2027773 of 1,000 games2,209
CJ McCollum2013 – 2027875 of 1,000 games2,202
Eric Gordon2008 – 2026931 of 1,000 games2,092
Tim Hardaway Jr.2013 – 2027903 of 1,000 games2,077
Kyrie Irving2011 – 2027788 of 1,000 games1,906
Donovan Mitchell2017 – 2027620 of 1,000 games1,872

Method

  • The data has 3-pointers made for every game since 1979-80, so 1,529 careers from before then aren't here.
  • 28 careers aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 1,000 games ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.