James Harden has moved into second place on the NBA’s all-time 3-point list, surpassing Ray Allen with 2,974 career 3-pointers. The milestone came during the Los Angeles Clippers’ game against the Utah Jazz, where Harden hit a pull-up 3-pointer from the right wing in the first quarter.
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Stephen Curry leads the list with 3,782 3-pointers, maintaining an 808-point gap over Harden after their recent matchup. In a candid admission, Harden acknowledged the improbability of catching Curry: “I’m one of the most confident guys that we have in this league. But no. I probably won’t catch Steph,” adding, “I don’t think anybody will, honestly… He can shoot the s–t outta the ball.”
Statistical Context
Notable players near the top of the all-time 3-point list include:
- Stephen Curry: 3,782
- James Harden: 2,974
- Damian Lillard: 2,639 (4th overall)
- Klay Thompson: 2,523 (6th overall)
- LeBron James: 2,441 (8th overall)
- Paul George: 2,267 (11th overall)
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Evolution of the 3-Point Shot
Harden’s achievement exemplifies the transformation of 3-point shooting in the NBA. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr noted the dual challenge Harden presents: “The way they defend, the way that Harden um you know dominates the ball in the and kind of controls the game um so that’s something that um you know we’ve got to account”.
Recent Matchup
In their recent face-off, where the Clippers secured a 102-99 win over the Warriors:
- Harden: 12 points, 4-of-15 field goals, 2-of-6 from three, 16 assists
- Curry: 26 points, 6-of-15 from three-point range
Historical Context
The dynamic between Curry and Harden extends back to the 2014-15 season, when Curry’s MVP award prompted the National Basketball Players Association to create its award – which they gave to Harden.
Kevin Durant recognized Harden’s achievement: “Congrats, JH, on reaching an amazing accomplishment. All the work that you put in has paid off. You inspire so many people around the world with how you play. Been a great teammate, a great friend.”
Looking Ahead
Curry appears to secure the future of the 3-point record. As Harden explained, any potential challenger would need “an unbelievable career, shoot the ball well, and make a lot of 3s… if it happens, it’s going to be when we’re not here anymore.”
