In basketball, a three-point field goal (also known as a "3-pointer") is a field goal made from beyond the 3-point line, a designated arc radiating from the basket. A successful attempt is worth 3 points, in contrast to the two points awarded for shots made inside the 3-point line. The National Basketball Association's (NBA) three-point scoring title is the player who recorded the most 3-point field goals in a given season. The statistics was first recognized in the 1979âÂÂ80 NBA season, when the 3-point line was first implemented.
Stephen Curry holds the record for most 3-point field goals made in single season (402) and 3-point field goal percentage in single season (.4537), accomplishing both in the 2015âÂÂ16 season. James Harden holds the record for most 3-point field goals attempted in single season (1,028) which was accomplished in 2018âÂÂ19 NBA season.
Stephen Curry has won the most 3-point scoring titles, with eight, while James Harden and Ray Allen have each won it three times. Michael Adams, Larry Bird, Darrell Griffith, Dan Majerle, Vernon Maxwell and Reggie Miller have each won it two times. Stephen Curry also holds the record for consecutive seasons leading the league in 3-point scoring with 5, which was accomplished in 2012âÂÂ13 NBA season, 2013âÂÂ14 NBA season, 2014âÂÂ15 NBA season, 2015âÂÂ16 NBA season and 2016âÂÂ17 NBA season. He also had two consecutive seasons leading the league in 3-point scoring, which was accomplished in 2020âÂÂ21 NBA season and 2021âÂÂ22 NBA season. James Harden had three consecutive seasons leading the league in 3-point scoring, which he had in 2017âÂÂ18 NBA season, 2018âÂÂ19 NBA season and 2019âÂÂ20 NBA season. Other players to have consecutive seasons leading the league in 3-point scoring include Ray Allen in 2001âÂÂ02 NBA season and 2002âÂÂ03 NBA season, Dan Majerle in 1992âÂÂ93 NBA season and 1993âÂÂ94 NBA season, Vernon Maxwell in 1990âÂÂ91 NBA season and 1991âÂÂ92 NBA season, Michael Adams in 1988âÂÂ89 NBA season and 1989âÂÂ90 season, Larry Bird in 1985âÂÂ86 NBA season and 1986âÂÂ87 NBA season and Darrell Griffith in 1983âÂÂ84 NBA season and 1984âÂÂ85 NBA season.