In a groundbreaking achievement that has taken the NBA by storm, five players have reached the 300 three-pointers mark in a single season, setting a new record in the league’s history. This feat was achieved during the 2024-2025 season, further solidifying the evolution of the game and the dominance of perimeter shooting in modern basketball.
A Look at the Players Who Made History
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Malik Beasley (2024-25)
Beasley, known for his sharp shooting ability, achieved the 300 three-pointers milestone for the Detroit Pistons in the 2024-2025 season, cementing his reputation as one of the most prolific long-range shooters in the league. -
Anthony Edwards (2024-25)
Edwards, the young star from the Minnesota Timberwolves, also reached the 300 mark in the same season. Edwards’ scoring ability from beyond the arc has been a major part of his development as one of the brightest talents in the NBA. -
Stephen Curry (2015-16, 2016-17, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2023-24, 2024-25)
The legendary Curry, who revolutionized the game with his three-point shooting, did this an incredible six times in his career, including the current season. Curry continues to redefine what’s possible from long range, and his consistency has made him the greatest shooter in NBA history. -
Klay Thompson (2022-23)
Thompson, Curry’s splash brother from the Golden State Warriors, also made the 300 three-pointers mark during the 2022-2023 season, proving his own elite shooting ability despite his injury struggles in previous seasons. -
James Harden (2018-19)
Harden, known for his scoring prowess and ability to create shots, achieved the 300 mark in the 2018-2019 season with the Houston Rockets. His ability to hit three-pointers from all areas of the court has been a key element of his offensive game.
The Rise of the Three-Point Shot in the NBA
This achievement is a testament to the growing importance of the three-point shot in the NBA. Players like Curry, Thompson, and Harden have changed the way the game is played, influencing how teams structure their offenses. As the league evolves, we are seeing more players embrace the long-range shot, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in terms of scoring.
With this new milestone, it’s clear that the future of the NBA will continue to revolve around the three-point shot, with players like Beasley, Edwards, and others following in the footsteps of the great shooters before them.
What’s Next for the Three-Point Era?
As more players continue to develop their perimeter shooting, the 300 three-pointers mark may soon become a standard for elite shooters in the NBA. With the evolution of shooting mechanics, conditioning, and analytics, it will be exciting to see how future generations of players push the boundaries even further.
For now, this historic season will be remembered as the one where five players reached 300 three-pointers in a single season, cementing their place in NBA history as some of the best long-range shooters the game has ever seen
