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?

  • the_next_core@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    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.

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    1 year ago

    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

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    1 year ago

    I’d give the slight edge to Reggie Miller but if you argue for Allen I’m not going to hold you.

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    1 year ago

    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.

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    1 year ago

    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.