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?
Ray Allen will always have Game 6. Would have to pass him by a ton both in volume and % like Steph for anyone else to be considered over him.
Reggie and Dame are all-time shooters, but I would take Ray over them
I often wonder how much better Ray Allen would’ve been if he played in this era.
No.
Bird or Curry, debate the rest. And I’d take Stojakovic over Shuttlesworth too.
yes
it’s also hilarious going back and looking at some of the numbers
99-02 he shot 43% from three, only was taking 6 a game
he led the league in TS in 01 at 61% lmao
that’s also why it’s really important to look at relative to the league averages, the early 2000s to mid 2000s were nasty ball, so even like a 57% ts was huge at that time
Dame’s been at a season of 64.5% ts, but his highest TS+ was 111, Ray’s was 118
Yes
Ray over Reggie or Klay
Curry clay ray Reggie those guys are my top four atleast order is tough
Curry and Klay are one and two. Klay before his injuries has the best jump shot form of all time.
He has a strong case although I’d take Klay.
I’d give the slight edge to Reggie Miller but if you argue for Allen I’m not going to hold you.
2023 RJ Barrett is the greatest 3 point threat ever to be seen on an NBA floor
Hell nah
Before Curry the debate was Bird, Reggie Miller, or Allen. Most gave the nod to Allen with appreciation for Bird playing in the wrong era for being such a weapon from downtown.
I’m sure I’ll get downvoted to oblivion but Ray is overrated as a 3pt shooter. He would go on epic cold stretches and would just keep chucking. His training, his form and his pedigree was top notch. But he was a very streaky to me. As a Celtics fan, I genuinely wanted Pierce with the ball for a clutch shot not Ray. (Yes of course I know about his winning shot for Miami)
I would much prefer Reggie Miller.