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Most 3-pointers made through the first 50 games of an NBA career since 1979-80, among active players

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Kon Knueppel’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Blake Hinson, would need 3.6 a game over his next 36 games.

Most 3-pointers made through the first 50 games of an NBA career since 1979-80, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Kon Knueppel2025-26166
Caleb Love2025 – 202793
Daeqwon Plowden2024 – 202746 of 50 games75
Javon Small2025 – 202744 of 50 games64
Tyson Etienne2024 – 202631 of 50 games56
Dariq Whitehead2023 – 202628 of 50 games52
LJ Cryer2025 – 202726 of 50 games44
Taelon Peter2025-2638 of 50 games41
Ethan Thompson2025-2632 of 50 games38
Leaky Black2023 – 202748 of 50 games38

Method

  • The data has 3-pointers made for every game since 1979-80, so 1,529 careers from before then aren't here.
  • 15 careers aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 50 games ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.