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

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Buddy Hield’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Darius Acuff Jr., would need 285 a game over his next 2 seasons.

Most 3-pointers made through the first 3 seasons of an NBA career since 1979-80, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Buddy Hield2016 – 2019602
Bub Carrington2024 – 20272026-27 still being played324
Reed Sheppard2024 – 20272026-27 still being played293
Jaylen Wells2024 – 20272026-27 still being played286
Matas Buzelis2024 – 20272026-27 still being played282
Kon Knueppel2025 – 20272 of 3 seasons273
Kyshawn George2024 – 20272026-27 still being played237
Tristan da Silva2024 – 20272026-27 still being played232
Zaccharie Risacher2024 – 20272026-27 still being played226
Stephon Castle2024 – 20272026-27 still being played198

Method

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