Who hit the first 3 pointer in NBA history?
Who was the first NBA player to hit a 3-pointer
Chris Ford
Chris Ford, who made the first 3-pointer in NBA history, dies at 74.
When did 3-point shot start in NBA
1979
The 3-point shot, at first, wasn't part of the package. The NBA stayed firm in the game's traditions. The league didn't adopt the 3-pointer until 1979–Magic Johnson and Larry Bird's rookie season.
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Did Kareem ever shoot a 3
FULLER: Throughout his career, LeBron worked to improve his outside shooting. Kareem, on the other hand, only made one 3-point shot – ever. The 3-point line didn't even exist until midway through his career.
Who scored the first shot in NBA history
Ossie Schectman
Oscar Benjamin "Ossie" Schectman (March 30, 1919 – July 30, 2013) was an American professional basketball player. He is credited with having scored the first basket in the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which would later become the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Who is the king of 3-Pointers
All-Time Leaderboard: 3-Pointers Made
| PLAYER | 3PM | GAMES |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Stephen Curry | 2,977 | 789 |
| 2. Ray Allen | 2,973 | 1,300 |
| 3. Reggie Miller | 2,560 | 1,389 |
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Did Shaq make a 3-pointer
Shaquille O'Neal drained 1 three-pointer in his career.
Who led the NBA in 3-point shots
Stephen Curry has made the most 3-point field goals in NBA history.
Who scored 70 points in an NBA game
Damian Lillard becomes first player in NBA history to score over 70 points in under 40 minutes in Portland Trail Blazers' win over Houston Rockets.
How many 3s has Shaq made
Shaquille O'Neal buried 1 three-pointer in his career.
How many 3-pointers Shaq made
Shaquille O'Neal drained 1 three-pointer in his career.
Who invented the 3 point shot
In 1933, Herman Sayger, a high school coach in the Midwest and a former Indiana prep star, devised a new scoring system: Shots within 15 feet of the basket were good for 1 point, shots from 15 to 25 feet were 2, shots beyond 25 feet were 3 points.
Who was the first to slam dunk
History. Joe Fortenberry, playing for the McPherson Globe Refiners, dunked the ball in 1936 in Madison Square Garden. The feat was immortalized by Arthur Daley, Pulitzer Prize winning sports writer for The New York Times in an article in March 1936.
Who is #1 all time in 3-pointers
Stephen Curry
List of 3-point scoring leaders
| Rank | Name | Total 3-point field goals made |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Curry^ | 3,390 |
| 2 | Ray Allen* | 2,973 |
| 3 | James Harden^ | 2,754 |
| 4 | Reggie Miller* | 2,560 |
Who has the longest 3-pointer
Herb Williams, 81-feet, 1986.
How many 3s has Shaq shot
Shaquille O'Neal had 22 three-point attempts in his career.
How many 3s did Michael Jordan make
581 3-pointers
Here's a startling statistic: Jordan made only 581 3-pointers in his career.
Who is #1 all time in 3-Pointers
Stephen Curry
List of 3-point scoring leaders
| Rank | Name | Total 3-point field goals made |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Curry^ | 3,390 |
| 2 | Ray Allen* | 2,973 |
| 3 | James Harden^ | 2,754 |
| 4 | Reggie Miller* | 2,560 |
Who has the most 80 point games
Jan.
Bryant's 81-point game is almost as famous as Chamberlain's 100. It's the only other time in NBA history a player has scored 80 or more points in a game, and only one other player (Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns) has hit 70 points since then.
Who has scored 69 points in an NBA game
On March 28th, 1990, Jordan's Chicago Bulls were playing against the Cleveland Cavaliers when he got hammered by Cleveland's defense. His reaction to the foul was as expected. He went on a tear and ended up scoring an incredible 69 points.
Who sank the first 3-point shot
Chris Ford
This Day in History: Chris Ford made the first 3-point basket in NBA History (Oct 12, 1979) Chris Ford as a member of the Celtics, knocks down the first 3-point basket in NBA History!
Who has the most 3s in one NBA game
14
Most 3-Pointers in a Game: Klay Thompson, 14 (Oct. 29, 2018) It's the other half of the Splash Brothers that owns the single-game 3-point record, which is something Thompson probably reminds Steph Curry of occasionally.
How many 3 pointers has Michael Jordan made
581 3-pointers
Here's a startling statistic: Jordan made only 581 3-pointers in his career.
How many 3s did Yao Ming make
Yao Ming hit 2 three-pointers in his career.
| NAME | SEASON | FG% |
|---|---|---|
| Yao Ming | 2003-04 | 52.2 |
| Yao Ming | 2004-05 | 55.2 |
| Yao Ming | 2005-06 | 51.9 |
| Yao Ming | 2006-07 | 51.6 |
Who made the longest 3-point shot
Herb Williams, 81-feet, 1986.
Who held the 3-point record before Miller
List of 3-point scoring leaders
| Rank | Name | 3-point field goals made per game |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Curry^ | 3.84 |
| 2 | Ray Allen* | 2.29 |
| 3 | James Harden^ | 2.75 |
| 4 | Reggie Miller* | 1.84 |