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Most 3-pointers made through the first 500 games of an NBA career, playoffs included since 1979-80, among active players

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LaMelo Ball is on track to break Stephen Curry’s record. He has 1,014 3-pointers made through his 314 games, playoffs included, 1st at that point, and needs 3.0 a game over his next 186 games; he’s averaging 3.7 over his last 82. Brandon Miller is almost on track too. Lauri Markkanen finished his first 500 games this season 9th, with 1,286 3-pointers made.

Most 3-pointers made through the first 500 games of an NBA career, playoffs included since 1979-80, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Stephen Curry2009 – 20161,566
Anthony Edwards2020 – 2027498 of 500 games1,482
Lauri Markkanen2017 – 20271,286
Michael Porter Jr.2019 – 2027482 of 500 games1,220
Tyler Herro2019 – 2027454 of 500 games1,195
Gary Trent Jr.2018 – 2027499 of 500 games1,186
Jordan Poole2019 – 2027491 of 500 games1,181
Anfernee Simons2018 – 2027471 of 500 games1,157
Coby White2019 – 2027481 of 500 games1,110
Desmond Bane2020 – 2027438 of 500 games1,108

Method

  • The data has 3-pointers made for every game since 1979-80, so 1,529 careers from before then aren't here.
  • 29 careers aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 500 games ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.