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Most 3-pointers made through the first 500 games of an NBA career 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, 1st at that point, and needs 3.2 a game over his next 186 games; he’s averaging 3.7 over his last 82. Brandon Miller is almost on track too. Trae Young finished his first 500 games this season 8th, with 1,308 3-pointers made. 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 since 1979-80, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Stephen Curry2009 – 20171,612
Anthony Edwards2020 – 2027446 of 500 games1,332
Trae Young2018 – 20271,308
Lauri Markkanen2017 – 20271,286
Donte DiVincenzo2018 – 2026498 of 500 games1,161
Gary Trent Jr.2018 – 2027483 of 500 games1,141
Anfernee Simons2018 – 2027456 of 500 games1,140
Jordan Poole2019 – 2027456 of 500 games1,115
Coby White2019 – 2027476 of 500 games1,102
Tyler Herro2019 – 2027404 of 500 games1,099

Method

  • The data has 3-pointers made for every game since 1979-80, so 1,529 careers from before then aren't here.
  • 27 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.