How many 3-pointers does LeBron James have in his career compared to Steph Curry as of February 2023?
LeBron James recently made history for the LA Lakers when he became the highest scoring player of all time with a 38-point display against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The LA Lakers have had an ordinary season so far, but LeBron has inched closer to breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record in recent weeks. He finally made it against the Thunder, finishing with 38 points and seven assists (including going 4-for-6 from the three-point line) despite his team losing 133-130.
Coming to scoring from the 3-point range, he still has a long way to go, with Steph Curry being the obvious culprit leading the line among both active and former players in all-time standings.
How many 3-pointers does LeBron James have so far in the regular season compared to Steph Curry?
As of today, LeBron James ranks 9th on the overall list of 3-pointers scored, and has made a total of 2237 three-pointers in the regular season. Steph Curry on the other hand, has a whopping 3302 three-pointers in the regular season.
Devin Booker has more 40-point games (4) than LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant combined (3) in their first career playoffs.
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The numbers take perspective when one considers that Curry has played only 864 regular games in his career compared to LeBron James, who has played 1410.
Apart from Stephen Curry, the likes of James Harden, Reggie Miller, Kyle Korver and Damian Lillard have all scored more 3-pointers than LeBron James.
How many 3-pointers does LeBron James have so far in the Playoffs compared to Steph Curry?
Of course, the situation is considerably different when it comes to playoff 3-pointers, with no player apart from Steph Curry and Klay Thompson having scored more 3-pointers than LeBron. That has got a lot to do with the consistent success the Golden State Warriors have had, with both Klay and Curry being their two top scorers in the last decade.
Stephen Curry has played 134 Playoff games and scored 561 three-pointers, while Klay Thompson has 451 three-pointers in 145 matches.
James is 3rd on the list with 432 three-pointers in 266 Playoff games, followed by Ray Allen, and rhen with James Harden and Kevin Durant rounding up the remaining top six.
Since 2013-14, Stephen Curry has made 38% of 193 3s from beyond 30 feet
Deep 3-Point Shooting
Last 8 Seasons*
1. Steph Curry ....... 38%
2. Dame Lillard ...... 34%
3. Trae Young ........ 33%
4. LeBron James ... 29%
5. James Harden ... 21%
*Non-heave 3PA, 30+ feet, min. 100 3PA https://t.co/qm4EbaHgNf
The King might not have a comparable efficiency when it comes to 3-pointers made. However, LeBron has shown incredible versatility over a prolonged career of 20+ seasons and still continues to perform at the highest level.
With that being said, it wouldn't be unfair to say that the Baby-Faced Assassin Steph Curry reigns supreme when it comes to shooting from range, and it looks highly unlikely that LeBron will catch the Golden State star's record-breaking numbers.