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Most 3-pointers made through the first 41 games of an NBA season since 1979-80, among active players

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Stephen Curry’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, would need 5.8 a game over his next 29 games.

Most 3-pointers made through the first 41 games of an NBA season since 1979-80, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Stephen Curry (2018-19 GSW)2018-19215
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (2026-27 ATL)2026-2712 of 41 games of a season47
Klay Thompson (2026-27 MIA)2026-2711 of 41 games of a season42
Grayson Allen (2026-27 CHA)2026-2711 of 41 games of a season38
LaMelo Ball (2026-27 MIN)2026-2711 of 41 games of a season37
Aaron Wiggins (2026-27 ATL)2026-2712 of 41 games of a season36
Darius Acuff Jr. (2026-27 SAC)2026-2711 of 41 games of a season34
Julian Champagnie (2026-27 SAS)2026-2711 of 41 games of a season31
Tyrese Maxey (2026-27 PHI)2026-2712 of 41 games of a season31
Zach LaVine (2026-27 SAC)2026-2711 of 41 games of a season31

Method

  • The data has 3-pointers made for every game since 1979-80, so 5,199 player-seasons from before then aren't here.
  • 39 player-seasons aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 41 games of a season ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.