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Is Ray Allen the second best 3 point shooter of all time? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by 70000@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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Help settle a small argument, not going to post other names.

So Stephen Curry is basically the undisputed best 3 pointer of all time, but if we had to pick a number two surely we go with Ray, 40% 3%, 2973 3 pointers, was considered the GOAT before Curry and plenty of clutch ones. Thoughts?

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[–] AutVincere72@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

People leave off that a good player was 46% from the floor. If you shot 33% from deep you were a 3 point shooter. The offense was built around the paint with the jumper to keep you honest. It wasn't only about practice, the coaching staff wanted the team shooting 60% in the paint shots. The opportunity to take the shots was limited as well. Ever see a guy cold take a couple of threes and miss them then hit 4 in the 4th. Very few had rhythm at the deep shot. Plus when 3 pointers did make it to college it was top of key. Lots of great college 3 point shooters couldn't hit 3s in the pros their first few years.