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The three-point shot appeared much later than basketball itself, and only several decades later it became a significant weapon in the arsenal of teams. But now in basketball, any player who aspires to superstar status must own it. American sports names the 5 players who made the most three-pointers in NBA history.

These basketball players (the best three-point shooters in the NBA) most often in history sent the ball into someone else's basket from behind that very arc

• Who: Legendary point guard
• Career years: 1994-2013
• Number of three-pointers made: 1988
• Most three-pointers made in one season: 176 in 2009–10

Current Main coach“ ” was one of the best point guards of his generation, vying for that title with Steve Nash for many years. And one of Jason’s advantages over the Canadian was his more stable three-point shot.

It is noteworthy that in his youth Jason preferred dagger passes, but already in his mature years, at 30 or more years old, when his sharpness began to leave him, Kidd began to devote much more time to three-point shots and eventually became one of the best long-range snipers in history.

• Who: one of the best lungs forwards of the 21st century
• Years of career: 1998 – today
• Number of three-pointers made: 2133
• Most three-pointers made in one season: 210 in 2001–02

Shooting has always been Paul Pierce's calling card, and he has also been a consistent attacker from beyond the arc.Therefore, it is not surprising that over the course of a 20-year career, he scored more than 2,000 three-pointers.

• Who: Strong attacking defender
• Years of career: 1999 – today
• Number of three-pointers made: 2178
• Most three-pointers made in one season: 172 in 2001–02

Jason was never considered a star of the first magnitude, but any team would not mind having him on their roster.And this is understandable: for 13 consecutive seasons, Terry did not make less than 100 three-pointers in a season. He's number 3 on the list Best snipers NBA on three-pointers.

• Who: best player in the history of Indiana, who could score 8 points in 9 seconds
• Career years: 1987 – 2005
• Number of three-pointers made: 2560
• Most three-pointers made in one season: 229 in 1996-97

Even though Miller is considered the leading choker of his time, he was still a top player throughout his career.A top player who could destroy you with his three-pointers even in 9 seconds:

• Who: Star shooting guard who dominated the endings
• Career years: 1996 – 2014
• Number of three-pointers made: 2973
• Most three-pointers made in one season: 269 in 2005–06

Before Steph Curry entered the league, the very definition of “three-point shot” was strongly associated with Ray Allen.Threes from the corners, off the dribble, from a static position - Ray shot from everywhere and did it with a decent percentage.

Even at 38 years old, he saved his team with a three-pointer in the final match:

Current players most likely to surpass Jason Kidd in the near future:

Jamal Crawford

How many goals have already been scored: 1962 shots

Vince Carter

How many goals have already been scored: 1961 shots

Kyle Korver

How many have you scored so far: 1922 shots

The man who can't be missed: Stephen Curry

• Who: the main sniper of our time
• Years of career: 2009 – today
• Number of three-pointers made: 1679
• Most three-pointers made in a single season: 402 in 2015–16 (NBA record)

Curry Jr. redefined the importance of three-pointers. It was thanks to him that there was a boom in this type of shot in the league. It is thanks to him that all children dream of not dunking like young Carter, but scoring after the dribble, like Steph.Last season he established new record NBA, making 402 shots from beyond the arc in one season, and three seasons before that he made 250+ threes.If Curry's health allows him to play another 10 years, he will undoubtedly become the first player to make more than 3,000 three-pointers in his career.Or maybe even 4 or 5 thousand.

These were the NBA's all-time leading three-point shooters. It's only the beginning.

100 points in basketball is considered a grandmaster's mark. However, such performance was not always a guarantee of victory. The history of this game knows cases when both teams far exceeded the 100-point bar. If we take into account only professional teams, the highest score in basketball was recorded in the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Denver Nuggets, who scored 370 points between them on December 13, 1983. It is noteworthy that the remaining 9 places in the top are also occupied by representatives of the NBA, indirectly answering the question of where the brightest and most effective basketball is played.

Top 10 Biggest Scores in Basketball History

10. Boston Celtics – Minneapolis Lakers 173:139 (02/27/1959). It is extremely difficult to score 312 points for two, even with several overtimes. However, in 1959, in the regular season match, Boston and Minneapolis were able to complete the game in the main 48 minutes. To a greater extent this achievement belongs to the Celtics, who literally crushed their opponents, providing a difference of 34 points.

The most productive player of the meeting was Tom Heinsohn, who brought the Boston team 43 points. In total, 13 basketball players from both teams overcame the 10-point mark. And one of them, Bob Cousy, also made 28 assists. By the way, Bob held the title of the most passing player for 8 years - from 1953 to 1960.

9. San Antonio Spurs – Denver Nuggets 161:153 (11/07/1990). Unlike the previous match, where there was a clear favorite, the battle that took place in early November 1990 between San Antonio and Denver was uncompromising. Each team took two quarters, and the third 12-minute period was decisive, which the Spurs managed to win with a 16-point handicap.

The hero of the meeting was San Antonio player David Robinson, nicknamed the Admiral, who scored 43 points, and also made 9 rebounds, 5 blocked shots and 4 assists. Interestingly, Robinson played for the Spurs throughout professional career, eventually earning the honor of becoming a member of the NBA Hall of Fame.

6-8. Phoenix Suns – Denver Nuggets 173:143 (11/10/1990). 1990 was truly a year of scoring records in the world of basketball, and almost every time one of the participants was the Denver Nuggets. This time the Denver team's opponent was Phoenix, which did not put the matter on hold and literally terrorized the opponent's hoop in the first two quarters, scoring 107 points. Having slightly moderated their ardor in the second half of the meeting, the Suns nevertheless calmly brought the match to victory.

In addition to the unimaginable score, this match was marked by another record. Phoenix coach Cotton Fijimons reached his 700th career win, becoming just the 7th coach to surpass that mark.

6-8. Cincinnati Royals – San Diego Rockets 165:151 (03/12/1970). Cincinnati Royals during the 1969-1970 season. demonstrated excellent performance, the peak of which occurred in the period February-March, when the team averaged 127 points per game. This trend was not only confirmed in the match against the San Diego Rockets, but became even more obvious. The Royals scored a stunning 165 points, with the bulk of the momentum coming in the first quarter, in which the Rockets were outshot by 18 points.

This game was one of the last in a Cincinnati Royals jersey for team legend Oscar Robertson. Over the course of 10 years, he averaged 29.3 points, 10.3 assists and 8.5 rebounds. In April 1970, Big O was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.

6-8. Philadelphia Warriors – New York Knicks 169:147 (03/02/1962). The game between the Warriors and the Knicks, which took place on March 2, 1962, will forever go down in American basketball history as “Chamberlain’s 100-point game.” Philadelphia center Wilt Chamberlain scored exactly 100 points - an NBA record that many experts consider eternal. When Wilt had 41 points after 2 quarters, his teammates decided to play exclusively for him so that he could beat his own achievement of 79 points.

The final result exceeded even the wildest expectations. At the end of the match, the spectators in the stands chanted only one phrase: “Give the ball to Chamberlain!”, and the Warriors players carried out this instruction with pleasure. Having scored the hundredth point a minute before the end of the game, main character match, he simply stopped in the center of the court, without even trying to increase the record, because he did not want to spoil the round number. The photo of Chamberlain holding a sign with the distinctive "100" inscription is considered one of the greatest images in NBA history.

4-5. Phoenix Suns – New Jersey Nets 161:157 (12/07/2006). The most productive match of the new era is the match between the Suns and the Nets, which took place in the 2006-2007 season. The game ended only after the second overtime, while the leader changed 34 times throughout the meeting. After the meeting, Phoenix Suns coach Michael D'Antoni said it was the best game he had ever seen.

The teams were primarily helped to score 318 points between them by the inspired play of their leaders, Steve Nash and Jason Kidd. The first scored 42 points, made 13 assists and made 6 rebounds, the second’s figures were no less impressive - 38 points, 14 assists and 14 rebounds. The difference of 4 points between the performance of Nash and Kidd, in fact, became decisive, since this was the handicap that was observed in the final score sheet of the match.

4-5. Denver Nuggets – San Antonio Spurs 163:155 (01/11/1984). In the 1983-1984 season. The Denver Nuggets have established themselves as the most offensive force among teams. Western Conference. At the same time, the Nuggets did not have a particularly reliable defense, so the matches with their participation turned out to be extremely productive. Perhaps the most striking evidence of this fact is the match between Denver and San Antonio, in which each team scored over 150 points without using a single overtime.

The first two quarters were in favor of the Nuggets, who created a comfortable 18-point handicap. The Spurs did not give up and cut the lead in half, but were unable to snatch the final victory or at least send the game into overtime. The most productive player of the meeting was Kiki Vandeweghe, who made 21 shots out of 30 attempts.

3. Golden State Warriors – Denver Nuggets 162:158 (11/02/1990). The highest score in a game without overtime was recorded in the Warriors' match with the Nuggets, which took place on November 2, 1990 during the regular season. For one of the most successful teams in history, Denver, this was the first home game of the 1990-1991 season. and introducing new head coach Paul Westhead to the local crowd.

In the match, both teams used a total of 22 players and 21 of them were able to hit the opponent’s basket at least once, while 12 basketball players scored more than 10 points. The most accurate in the match was Golden State Warriors small forward Chris Mullin, who scored 38 points and was 1 point ahead of Orlando Woolridge from the Nuggets.

2. San Antonio Spurs – Milwaukee Bucks 171:168 (03/06/1982). 3 overtimes are a fairly rare occurrence in the NBA, even taking into account the uncompromising nature of most matches in the regular season and especially in the playoffs. The meeting between the San Antonio Spurs and the Milwaukee Bucks, which ended with a unique score, refers to exactly this match. 337 points for two is the second maximum among professional teams not only America, but the world.

Throughout the game, the opponents stayed very close to each other, so the main time did not reveal the winner. The two overtime periods also turned out to be draws, and only in the third added five minutes did the Spurs manage to break away by 3 decisive points. George Gervin contributed most to this, scoring 50 points, 24 of which in overtime.

1. Detroit Pistons – Denver Nuggets 186:184 (12/13/1983).

Many modern basketball fans associate Detroit with a defensive team that sometimes only needs to score 80 points to win. However, in the 1983-1984 season. it was a brightly attacking team with an average performance of 117 points. The Denver Nuggets were considered an even more reckless team, averaging 123 points per game. Therefore, it is not surprising that fate chose these teams to forever inscribe their names in the NBA record book.

An incredible 370 points between them might not have happened if three seconds before the end of the fourth quarter, Isaiah Thomas had not given hope to the Pistons with his accurate shot. This was followed by 3 overtimes, the results of which resulted in victory in this historical game managed to pull out "Detroit". It is difficult to say whether anyone in the future will be able to encroach on this record. At least, over the past 30 years, no one has even come close to such numbers.

It's safe to say that Steph Curry had a firm grip on this season's MVP title back in January. But where do the other top players stand in the race for second place?

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Every week until the end of the season we will identify the top 20 players. Past achievements and future predictions do not matter. Players out for long periods of time due to injury (Blake Griffin, Jimmy Butler) do not count.

Only those who are playing the best basketball right now, this season. And which of them - if any are capable - will compete with Curry for the first place?

Let's discuss this.

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1. Stephen Curry

Golden State Warriors point guard.

Real Plus-Minus: 10.35 (1st place). Quotes on profit center: 1-100

He was the league's MVP last season, but he may not have been the best. And now he has achieved recognition in both paths.

He's the best sniper in the history of the game, and it's not just his shooting range that remains elusive. The fact is that he doesn’t pull the blanket over himself as much as most people do. modern stars on the perimeter. His teammates always make their shots, even when Steph is shooting 30 a game. He influences the team's game like no one else.

2. LeBron James
Cleveland Cavaliers small forward.

RPM: 8.30 (5th place). Quotes on profit center: 30-1

But still, if you put him on any team in the league, the playoffs - and in most cases, the fight for the championship - are guaranteed. That can't be said about any other player, not even Curry.

3. Kevin Durant
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward.
RPM: 5.96 (11th place). Quotes for profit center: 20-1.

Somehow people don't pay attention to one of the greatest, one of the most unstoppable scorers in NBA history. People call him "Robin" or "Number 2" after his hurricane partner (see fourth place), not realizing that he is still the Thunder's leader.

He's again making more than half his shots and grabbing a career-high 8.1 rebounds per game. These are the numbers that should clear your doubts.

4. Russell Westbrook
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard.

RPM: 9.22 (2nd place). Quotes on MVP: 28-1.

An incredible miracle of nature, which with its outstanding athleticism destroys not only the opposing point guard, but the entire defense. He goes out for a triple-double in every game. Westbrook is the best rebounding PG since Jason Kidd.

Just look at his numbers in February: 25.2 points, 12.2 assists, 8.6 rebounds per game. His height is 191 centimeters.

5. Kawhi Leonard
San Antonio Spurs small forward.

RPM: 8.93 (3rd place). Quotes on MVP: 18-1.

Cast your mind back to 2004: For seven games, Metta World Peace (then just Ron Artest) played like a true MVP candidate—tenacious, fearsome in opponents, and making big 3s—and propelling the Pacers into the NBA elite. This is Kawhi Leonard, who has been playing at a level worthy of an MVP race this season.

6. Chris Paul
Los Angeles Clippers point guard.
RPM: 7.26 (6th place). Quotes for profit center: 100-1.

If you're the third-best point guard in the current NBA, you're better than all but a handful of players. With Griffin out due to injury (and his own stupidity), Paul was forced to unleash his inner scorer, and it saved the Clippers' season.

If Curry weren't scoring from howitzer range and Westbrook wasn't an alien from another planet, Chris might still be the best playmaker on Earth.

7. Damian Lillard
Portland Trail Blazers point guard.
RPM: 2.65 (51st place). Quotes for profit center: 150-1.

He has a terribly low real plus-minus, despite the fact that Damian makes the public feel sorry for all the mistrust in him: he was not drafted into the league right out of high school, was left outside the top five in the draft, and was not even selected to the All-Star Game .

Lillard is averaging 33.7 points per game after a stellar weekend. More importantly, he's getting the most out of his own team to produce some of the best teamwork in the league and compete for a spot in the playoffs.

8. Anthony Davis

New Orleans Pelicans power forward.
RPM: 3.31 (35th place). Quotes for profit center: 150-1.

The shock of switching from the defensive discipline of Monty Williams to the explosive approach of Alvin Gentry dropped Davis down a couple of spots. He appears to be just waking up from a slumber, despite scoring 28 points per game and grabbing 20 rebounds twice in February.

With Steph taking over, Anthony may never rise above the league as much as expected, but perhaps he can stake his claim to the mythical status of "best big man."

9. Kyle Lowry

Toronto Raptors point guard.
RPM: 7.12 (8th place). Quotes for profit center: 150-1.

I've always liked Lowry and his toughness, but I've always been hesitant to rate him as elite in the league. No more. Now Toronto is winning, their best player should get what he deserves.

Disappointed with his lackluster performance in the playoffs recent years, he dropped excess weight, which was always with him, and began to improve from game to game. In February, he scored 43 against Irving, 27 against Rose, 25 against Reggie Jackson and 30 against Lillard - with an entire look that screams "I earned it!" Counted.

10. James Harden
Houston Rockets shooting guard.
RPM: 4.97 (17th place). MVP quotes: 40-1.

Like Davis, Harden has lost some of his shine. His numbers are still wild, but his frequent turnovers, absurd ball retention and failure to utilize Howard knocked Harden off the list of annual MVP contenders and into the fold of the all-star weekend regulars.

One hopes that performing in a Houston one-man theater hasn't robbed him of his ability to coexist and interact well with other top-tier players.

The rest of the ten

11. DeMarcus Cousins
Sacramento Kings, center

I've never been one to hate rebels, so I like it when the Boogeyman's consciousness comes out. But if he took away a little aggression and added a little discipline, he could be knocking on the door of a top-5 club, even in a league dominated by perimeter players. His numbers are even ridiculous, they humiliate every other center on planet Earth.

12. Paul George
Indiana Pacers small forward.

George was climbing into the top five earlier this season, but his execution has faltered in the last three months. Its indicators three-point shot went head over heels, and this is a small part of his problems. But it's still good to see that he's back and remains an elite player.

13. John Wall
Washington Wizards point guard.

He is the most giver and facilitator among the brilliance of today's shooting-oriented point guards. If his perimeter partner Bradley Beal had been healthy, things would have been different in the capital. I even expect from him best game, in light of the fact that he needs to lead the Wizards' push to make the playoffs.

14. Draymond Green
Golden State Warriors power forward.

Many people rate him in the top ten, and I will not refuse him attention. But, for all his brilliance, I doubt that he would have maintained the given level in another team under a different system. It doesn't matter though because it fits perfectly where it is. Last week, 14 rebounds, 14 assists, six steals, four blocks and 23 curse words in one interview underscored his dominance.

15. Klay Thompson
Golden State Warriors, shooting guard.

I had to put Thompson right behind Green because it wouldn't be fair to treat him as a third wheel. He's great, probably the second best scorer (and all-around player) in the league. I've said it before, but this guy is half the best backcourt in the world.

16. LaMarcus Aldridge
San Antonio Spurs, power forward.

His numbers have dropped, but Aldridge is part of one of the best teams leagues. You can't criticize him for choosing victories over personal statistics.

17. Dwyane Wade
Miami Heat shooting guard.

He's still a maestro, a leader, a winner and the main reason the Heat are fighting for home court advantage in the first round.

18. DeAndre Jordan
Los Angeles Clippers, center.

The only complaint I have about him is his free throws. But Wilt, Shaq, Dwight and other big men before him were subject to the same attacks. You can't be too cruel to him.

19. Pau Gasol
Chicago Bulls, center.

Rose is constantly being treated, Butler is out for a long time, and what does Gasol do? Passes like a wizard, averaging six assists per game in February to go along with 18 points and 11 rebounds.

20. Kyrie Irving
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard.

If he defended even a little better than the orange traffic cone, he would be higher on this list. Still, he is an incredible finisher, has the best dribble in the league and is an unstoppable scorer.

All NBA records

NBA team records

NBA team records

Titles - 16. Boston won NBA championship in 1957, 1959-66, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984 and 1986
Regular Season Wins: 72. Chicago, 1995-1996
Winning Streak - Los Angeles won 33 straight games in 1971-72
Early season winning streak - 15 games in a row won by Washington in 1948 and Houston in 1993
Late-season winning streak - Rochester won 15 games in a row in 1950
Losing streak - Cleveland lost 24 games in a row, 19 in 1981-82 and 5 in 1982-83
Losing streak in one season - 23 games in a row, lost to Vancouver in 1995-96 and Denver in 1997-98
Early season losing streak - 17 straight games lost to Miami in 1988 and Los Angeles Clippers in 1999
Late-season losing streak—Cleveland lost 19 games in a row in 1982
Highest scoring average in a season: 126.5 points. Denver, 1981-82
Lowest scoring average for the season: 81.9 points. "Chicago", 1998-99
The opponent's highest scoring average for the season is 130.8 points. Denver, 1990-91
The opponent's lowest scoring average for the season is 83.4 points. Atlanta, 1998-99
Highest points scored in a game: 186 (3 OT). "Denver", 12/13/1983
Fewest points per game - 49. Chicago, 04/10/1999
The highest total score in the match is 370 points. Detroit - Denver, 186:184 (3 OT), 12/13/1983
The maximum total score in regular time is 320 points. Golden State - Denver, 162:158, 11/02/1990
The lowest total score in the match is 119. Milwaukee - Boston, 57:62, 02/27/1955
The biggest difference in the score is 68 points. Cleveland - Miami, 148: 80, 12/17/1991
Most points in a playoff game: 157. Boston, 04/20/1990
Fewest points in a playoff game - 54. Utah, 06/07/1998
The highest total score in a playoff game is 304 points. Portland - Phoenix, 153:151 (2OT), 05/11/1992
The lowest total score in a playoff game is 130 points. Detroit - Boston, 64:66, 05/10/2002
The biggest difference in the score in a playoff game is 58 points. "Minneapolis" - "St. Louis", 133:75, 03/19/1955
Most 3-point hits in a game - 21. Toronto, 03/13/2005
Highest percentage of 3-point shots in a season - 0.428. Charlotte, 1996-97
Lowest 3-point percentage for the season - 0.104. Lakers, 1982-83
3-point hits per game without misses - 7. Indiana, 01/20/1995
3-point shots per game without hitting - 15. 3 times
3-point shots per game - 49. Dallas, 03/05/1996
Most free throws in a game - 61. Phoenix, 04/09/1990 (OT)
Most free throws made in a game: 86. Syracuse, 11/24/1949 (5OT)
Free hits per game without misses - 39. Utah, 12/07/1982
Most rebounds in a game - 109. Boston, 12/24/1960
Fewest rebounds per game - 18. Detroit, 11/28/2001
Most assists in a game: 53. Milwaukee, 12/26/1978
Fewest passes per game - 3.4 times
Most interceptions in a game - 27. Seattle, 01/15/1997
Most blocked shots per game - 23. Toronto, 03/23/2001
Most overtimes in a season - 14. Philadelphia, 1990-91
Most overtime wins in a season - 9. Sacramento, 2000-01
Most overtime losses in a season: 10: Baltimore, 1952-53 and Los Angeles Clippers, 2000-01
Most periods in overtime - 6. Indianapolis - Rochester, 75:73, 01/06/1951

Personal records in the NBA

Leading seasons in scoring average - 10, Michael Jordan.
Regular season points - 38,387, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1,560 matches
Career average: Michael Jordan averaged 30.1 points in regular season games
Points per season - 4,029, Wilt Chamberlain, 1961-62, Philadelphia.
Season average: 50.4 points, Wilt Chamberlain, 1961-62, Philadelphia.
First season points: 2,707 points, Wilt Chamberlain, 1959-60, Philadelphia.
First season average: 37.6 points, Wilt Chamberlain, 1959-60, Philadelphia.
Seasons with more than 2,000 points - 12, Karl Malone.
Seasons with more than 1,000 points - 19, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Points per game - 100, Wilt Chamberlain 03/2/1962 in the match "Philadelphia" - New York.
Chamberlain made 36 field goals and 28 free throws out of 32 attempts.
Average performance in playoff games: 33.45 points, Michael Jordan
Playoff Series Average: 46.3 points, Jerry West, 1965
Points in the playoff match - 63, Michael Jordan 04/20/1982 in the game "Chicago" - "Boston"
Points in playoff matches - 5,987, Michael Jordan in 179 matches
Career 3-point hits - 2,217, Reggie Miller, 1987-2002
3-point hits per season - 267, Denis Scott, 1995-96
3-point hits per game - 12, Kobe Bryant, 01/07/2003 and Doniel Marshall, 03/13/2005
Highest career 3-point percentage - 0.454, Steve Kerr, 1988-2002
Highest 3-point percentage in a season - 0.524, Steve Kerr, 1994-95
3-point hits per game without misses - 9, Letrell Spruel, 02/04/2002
3-point shots in a game without a hit - 11, Anthony Walker, 12/17/2001
3-point shots per game - 21, Demon Studemyer, 04/15/2004
Career free throws - 9,787, Karl Malone, 1985-2004
Free hits in a season - 840, Jerry West, 1965-66
Highest career free throw percentage - 0.904, Mark Price, 1986-97
Highest free throw percentage in a season - 0.958, Calvin Murphy, 1980-81
Free hits in a game without misses - 23, Dominique Wilkins, 12/08/1992
Free throws for a game without a hit - 11, Shaquille O'neal, 12/08/2000
Leading Rebounding Seasons - 10, Wilt Chamberlain.
Uninterrupted seasons leading in rebounds - 7, Dennis Rodman.
Career rebounds - 23,924, Wilt Chamberlain, 1959-73
Highest career rebounding average - 22.9, Wilt Chamberlain, 1959-73
Rebounds per season - 2,149, Wilt Chamberlain, 1960-61.
Rebounds per game - 55, Wilt Chamberlain, 11/24/1960
Seasons Lead in Assists - 9, John Stockton. 1987-96
Career assists - 15,806, John Stockton. 1984-2003
Highest career assist average - 11.2, Magic Johnson, 1979-91, 1995-96
Assists for the season - 1,164, John Stockton. 1990-91
Assists per game - 30, Scott Skills, 12/30/1990
Career interceptions - 3,625, John Stockton 1984-2003
Highest career interceptions average - 2.71, Magic Johnson, 1979-91, 1995-96
Steals for the season - 301, Alvin Robertson. 1985-86, San Antonio
Steals per game - 11, Larry Kenon, 12/26/1976 and Kendal Gill, 03/03/1999
Career blocked shots - 3,380, Hakeem Olajuwon, 1984-2002.
According to unofficial data, this record belongs to Bill Russell or Wilt Chamberlain; in their time, this type of statistics was not calculated
Highest career blocked shots average - 3.50, Mark Eaton, 1982-93
Blocked shots for the season - 456, Mark Eaton. 1984-85, Utah
Blocked shots per game - 17, Elmore Smith, 12/26/1976 and Kendal Gill, 3/3/1999
Career appearances: 1,611, Robert Parish in 21 seasons, 1976-97
Matches played in a row - 1,177, A.C. Green, 11/19/1986 - 03/20/2001
Games without replacement in a season - 79, Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia, 1961-62
Career minutes - 57,446, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 1969-89
Minutes per season - 3,882, Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia, 1961-62
Minutes per game - 69, Dave Alice, Seattle, 11/09/1989 (5OT)

The youngest player is Jermaine O'Neal, he was 18 years 53 days old when he first entered the NBA court in the Portland-Denver game on December 5, 1996. Jermaine O'Neal played 3 minutes and shot well, earning 2 points on his debut.
Kobe Bryant of Los Angeles first came out on November 5, 1996 at the age of 18 years 63 days. He played for 6 minutes. And made a bad throw

Oldest player - Robert Parish played at the age of 43 years 231 days on 04/19/1997 for Chicago.

The tallest player, Gheorghe Mureson (Muresan) from Washington, was 2.31 m tall. He first played for the team in 1994. He was born in Transylvania (Romania) in 1971, and his growth is due to the peculiarities of the pituitary gland. He has a nickname - “Gitza”, which translates as “Little Gheorghe”.

The shortest player, Mugsy Bogues, truly “The Kid,” played in the NBA with a height of 1 meter 60 centimeters! There are rumors that he managed to score from above. In addition, he has one of the best turnover-to-pass ratios. It was almost impossible to take the ball away from him.

10. 72 wins in a season

When Dennis Rodman joined Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in Chicago in the 1995-96 season, the team became virtually invincible. 72-10 — best result in NBA history. Miami was expected to do something similar last season, but they only managed to win 58 games.

9. 98.1% free throw conversion rate

In the 2008-09 season, Toronto defenseman Jose Calderon missed just 3 of 154 free throws. Even for a player with a career average free throw percentage of 88%, this is a remarkable achievement. To beat him someone has to be perfect. And the whole season.

8. 50.4 points per game on average this season

It's very rare in the NBA for someone to score 50 points in a game. But that wasn't the case for Wilt Chamberlain in 1961-62, when he did it 42 times. The closest was Michael Jordan in the 1986-87 season with 37.1 points per game.

7. 41 unsportsmanlike fouls per season

Even if there was another player as grumpy, talkative, and foul-mouthed as Rasheed Wallace, who picked up 41 unsportsmanlike fouls in 80 games during the 2000-01 season, he would be hard-pressed to break that record. The NBA currently suspends players after their 16th unsportsmanlike foul of the season. So Wallace can be calm about his other achievement - 304 unsportsmanlike fouls in his career.

6. 11 championship titles

Bill Russell and Boston dominated the NBA from 1957 to 1969, winning 11 titles in 13 seasons. During that period, the league increased the number of teams from 8 to 14. Now there are 30 teams in the NBA and it is almost impossible to do this. Who came closest to Russell? This is not Michael Jordan (6 titles) or Kobe Bryant (5), but role player of 7 championship teams Robert Orry, who earned his rings in Houston, Lakers and San Antonio.

5. 38,387 career points

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's size, skill and athleticism made him an elite scorer for most of his career. There was also an unstoppable hook that kept him scoring points well into his 40s. After Jabbar retired after 20 seasons, only Karl Malone came close with 36,928 points. LeBron James is almost 20,000 behind and can only catch up if he invents his own hook.

4. 1,192 games in a row

Although A.C. Green is far from achieving baseball player Cal Ripken's 2,632 consecutive games, his record is worthy of respect. For more than 14 seasons, he carried the load of a power forward in every game and did not miss a single match for any reason. Greene is also known for remaining a virgin throughout his career. Another record of his that is unlikely to be broken by anyone.

3. 33 wins in a row

It's hard to believe that an NBA team can win every game for more than two months, but in the 1971-72 season, the Lakers did it. What's even more surprising is that their streak began after Elgin Baylor retired, although Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain and Gail Goodrich remained on the team. The second record in history of 22 wins in a row belongs to Houston in the 2007-08 season.

2. 15,806 career assists

John Stockton was a great passer who was fortunate to play alongside a great scorer like Karl Malone for 19 seasons. It is unlikely that anyone will be able to catch up with Stockton in the near future. Jason Kidd is in second place behind him by more than 4,000 passes, Steve Nash by more than 6,000, Chris Paul by 11,000. Stockton's record of 3,265 career interceptions will also be difficult to beat.

1. 100 points per match

Not many basketball records are widely known. But almost all American fans know about Wilt Chamberlain's remarkable 100 points against New York on March 2, 1962. Then Chamberlain made 36 of 63 field goals and 28 of 32 free throws. Since then, only Kobe Bryant, who scored 81 points against Toronto in 2006, has come close to triple digits.

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