The Celtics only have to decide between Ray Allen and Larry Bird. The first use of the 3-point line was in 1961, instituted by the American Basketball League, which only survived for 1.5 seasons. According to Blasting News, this paradigm shift has led to a huge increase in 3-point attempts at the expense of easier inside shots across all 30 teams. 1 … 28 points, 19 rebounds, 15 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocked shots in a game. “@COAbrah Larry bird was an incredible 3 point shooter though.” JOEL IS RIDICULOUS: Embiid has 106 points, 31 rebounds, 14 assists and 7 blocks in the first three games of the Hawks series. Bird shot 37.6 percent from the 3-point line during his career, making 649 of 1727 attempts. Person put up a desperation 3-point shot to win the game, but it rimmed out. 6 Basketball Accomplishments. Novak shot 46.1 percent from three for his career on roughly six attempts per game, including a senior season in which he averaged 17.5 points per game on 8.4 3-point attempts per game. Bird is a two-time member of the “50-40-90 club,” often considered the ultimate stat for shooting with a player completing a season above 50% from the field, 40% from 3-point … In contrast, players have averaged just 0.79 points per 2-point attempt outside of the restricted area. His first 10 games back, Walker shot 30.6% on 7.2 three-point attempts, and 34.2% on 15.2 attempts overall. From high school to the NBA, basketball players of all levels have three primary ways to score points: Field goals: In the game of basketball, a field goal refers to any basket a player scores during regular game play, from inside the arc that designates the three-point line on the court.A standard field goal refers to any regulation shot a player attempts from inside the three-point line. The two-time All-Star poured in 28.5 points and 5.8 assists per contest in round one against the Memphis Grizzlies, and he’s followed that up with 45 and 37-point outings to open the Clippers series. The NBA adopted the 3-point line in Bird’s rookie season, with Bird … Despite employing Reggie Miller, the NBA's best shooter at the time, Indiana never finished better than 24th in 3-point attempts per game during his … Subscribe to Stathead, the set of tools used by the pros, to unearth this and other interesting factoids. . As a rookie, Bird finished third in 3-point percentage among players with at least 30 attempts (he made 58 of 143), and while he averaged fewer than one 3 per game … Larry Bird and Magic Johnson were rookies. Ford and Bird were the only two players with at least 100 attempts to shoot 40 percent. Free • CLE: 193: 3. the first bold part states that 3 teams have made a 3 pointer in every game since it was put into play, meaning they have In 1984-1985, that number was 3.1 per game. Sure, he made only one-third of them, but his three-point-shooting predilection led to him averaging 20.6 points per game as a Celtic. The three provides value in two ways. In a game against the San Antonio Spurs on April 30, Tatum tied Larry Bird’s single-game scoring record for Boston with 60 points. . He was only the 4th player in NBA history to shoot 50 percent from the floor, 40 percent from the three-point line and 90 percent from the free-throw line while averaging at least 25 points per game. For these players, look for power forwards and centers who shoot a high volume of mid-range field goals with a solid overall field goal percentage. Larry Legend hit 21 of his 34 field goal attempts, 10 of which he shot left-handed, and was a perfect 7-of-7 from the free-throw line. 31 years ago today, Larry Bird scored 10 of his 21 field goals with his left hand & finished with 47 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists! pic.twitter.com/4HLCqjGaRP Marcus Smart made Celtics history on Friday night when he drained the 650th 3-point shot of his NBA career. Last season, Vucevic took only 4.7 attempts per game on a 33.9 percent clip. — Larry Bird, via NBA.com. He fell six assists and one free throw short of joining Curry (three times) and Larry Bird as the only players to average 27-5-5 on 50/40/85 shooting splits in a season. Smart has attempted 4.7 3-pointers per game and made 1.5 of them throughout his career, good for a 32.1 percent clip. ... from deep on 3.8 attempts per game for Chicago. Erving 27:1. As my Forbes SportsMoney colleague Tommy Beer Tweeted, when Larry Bird led the NBA in 3-pointers during the 1986-87 season, he did so with 90 threes on 225 attempts. Forbes averaged 10.0 points per game on 19.3 minutes, shooting 45.2% from behind the three-point line on 4.9 attempts. Through the Cavs' first four games, he is 10-for-25 from 3 (40 percent), with his average of 6.3 attempts per game right on pace with the 6.6 per game he hoisted last season as the No. Rod Foster • PHO: 126: 10. In that outing, Tatum shot … Bird shot 37.6 percent from the 3-point line during his career, making 649 of 1727 attempts. The NBA adopted the 3-point line in Bird’s rookie season, with Bird ranking fifth in the league with 58 3-pointers made in 143 attempts. 48: Bird finished his career with 48 games with at least 40 points. Larry Bird averaged at least 20 PPG, 10 RPG & 5 APG in 5 separate seasons, which is the most in NBA history. Then Moses [Malone] and the elders of Philadelphia charged all the people as follows: Keep the entire lead that I have led you to today. Warren was acquired by the Pacers in a 3-team deal and averaged 19.8 points per game in the 2019-20 season. In terms of blocks per game, Durant's 1.1 doesn't sound a whole lot more than Bird's 0.8. This revolution was a long time coming, nearly 35 years since the 3-point arc was first introduced in the NBA. Boston 124, Indiana 121. Brogdon averaged 19.3 points and 8.2 assists per … 53 points, 8 rebounds, 70% shooting from the field and 100% shooting from the foul line in a game. He also connected on 37 percent of his career-high 5.4 three-point attempts per game. In today’s game, they’re a necessity. This is a comparison of Michael Jordan's numbers with those of the other NBA greatest stars. The team average of 3-point attempts per game in the 2007–2008 season was just 18.04, compared to 28.98 in 2017–2018. The ABA ado… Playing at least 70 percent of their teams’ games. His Father Shot Himself. PLayers who shoot more shots at the rim are less likely to become players who move outside the 3-point line. In those 30 games, he’s averaging 23.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 blocks per game. The USA team reached the century mark in all eight games and is the only team to accomplish that feat in the Olympics. Before this season, his career high had been 37.9 percent (on 2.8 threes per game) and his high for attempts per game was 3.0; this year, he’s taking 3.8 per game … He’s the first NBA player ever with those numbers in the first three games of a conference semifinal series. Boston 124, Indiana 121. He averaged 15 points a game and the team went 3-7. A three-point field goal (also 3-pointer, three, or trey) is a field goal in a basketball game made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc surrounding the basket. After that, injuries started to become a bigger part of Bird’s career. Today let’s take a look at the evolution of the small forward position. Inception. He averages 7.8 attempts per game. A successful attempt is worth three points, in contrast to the two points awarded for field goals made within the three-point line and the one point for each made free throw.. World B. But perhaps the most astounding thing about Bird’s buzzer-beaters is that they came in games that he dominated. Through 14 games, the 20-year-old Doncic is averaging 29.9 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 9.4 assists per game, very nearly a 30-point triple-double per game… He was a three-time NBA champion, three-time MVP and two-time Finals MVP. "I can remember if a guy was out at the 3-point line, you wouldn't even go out there and challenge him," Bird … There was not much sound. Vučević, meanwhile, posted the best scoring average of his career at 23.9 points along with 11.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. That was legendary and that was how good Larry Bird was. Bird had a successful three-year college basketball career with the Sycamores, averaging 30.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game. At that time, 3-point attempts were a rarity. So the 3-pointer was not heavily utilized for many years after its introduction. 3-Pt Field Goal Attempts; 1. Larry Bird keeps on wheeling and dealing. Houston has averaged 43 attempts per game, … For a ms dos game from 1988 the graphics are not bad. Plus, watch live games, clips and highlights for your favorite teams! In that outing, Tatum shot … Signing with the Celtics for a then-record $650,000 a year, Bird justified his salary right out of the gate, averaging 21.3 points per game and claiming Rookie of the Year honors for the 1979-80 NBA season. Darrell Griffith • UTA: 257: 2. Bird's full stat line was 14 points, 10 rebounds and as many assists and 2 steals in 32 minutes of playing time. But in terms of percentage, Durant nearly doubles Bird's number, 2.3 to 1.2 . . He once jacked up eight three-point attempts per game. After a dominant senior year of high school—he averaged 31 points and 21 rebounds per game—the forward headed to the University of Indiana on a scholarship.. Bird, however, wouldn’t lead the Hoosiers to prominence. He was at arguably the peak of his career and had averaged 25.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 2 steals per game that past regular season. Brad Davis • DAL: 115: Micheal Ray Richardson • NJN: 115: 13. This is important when looking for big men who may add three-pointer to their arsenal. Last week, the Warriors and Kings set an NBA record for most 3-pointers attempted in a game (41). My favorite mode is the 3 point contest. 7 / 25. That’s pretty good. Bird vs. Curry. Ten years later average 3-point attempts per game in the NBA increased to 6.6 with the Cleveland Cavaliers averaging 10.6 per game. Larry Bird on the 3 point shot - "I was never a big fan of it but we have to take 20 to 25 a game now." — Larry Bird, via NBA.com. At the time of speaking, Larry Bird was on the verge of becoming the last player to win 3 straight MVP trophies. Here we have made a summary of data, stats and awards to compare MJ vs some of the other NBA greatest stars. A few Brian Shaw free throws and a final Person three-ball was all that remained. Mike Evans • DEN: 157: 5. Appearing on WEEI’s “Ordway, Merloni & Fauria,” Bird explained how players from his era would have adapted if 3-point shots became more prevalent. . The NBA never adopted the 3-point line in the league, which signaled a sad demise of the 3-pointer. First, it’s an efficient shot. When the NBA began, the small forward was a primitive and redundant position. ... Three times in his career he has averaged more than 2.0 3-point attempts per game. But, the sound was OK too. A few Brian Shaw free throws and a final Person three-ball was all that remained. Originally Posted by Rose'sACL. We don't have stats on Larry Bird's midrange game, but we have stats on Curry. Green is shooting 41.7 percent from 3-point territory to rank 33rd in the NBA. After averaging 36.3 points per game in last year’s opening round against the Denver Nuggets, Mitchell is once again playing terrific basketball. 10 best 3-point shooters in NBA history, ranked | For The Win Forward Larry Bird played 13 seasons for the Celtics. by Matt Reevy on September 1, 2015. Stay up to date on the latest NBA basketball news, scores, stats, standings & more. NBA legend Larry Bird entered the NBA in 1979, the same year in which the 3-point line was introduced. Last season, teams took 24 per game, 160 players made at least 50 3-pointers, and … Harden is now 34th in all-time scoring with 21,792 points, one better than the Boston Celtics legend. That was Larry Bird, who scored 43 points in a 29-minute display back in 1986.. You can compare Bird's 43-point-game highlights of 34 years ago, shown here. Gregory Shamus // Getty Images. Steve Nash, Larry Bird and Reggie Miller have all been inducted into the Hall. . The amount of accomplishments Larry Bird had in the basketball world is simply mind-blowing.They include being a three-time NBA champion, three-time MVP, two-time Finals MVP, 12-time All-Star, All-Star Game MVP, NBA Rookie of the Year, three-time Three-Point Shootout Champion, and a two-time member of the “50–40–90” club (having a season scoring … The ABA was marketing themselves as the more exciting league; with high scoring matches, a red, white, and blue game ball, and giving catchy nicknames to prominent league stars. And if you are a 35% (the league average) or better 3 point shooting team, that gives your 3's you get 1.05 points per possession. Points Per Game (PPG) LeBron James Larry Bird . 5.0 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals per game, Tatum joined the elite company of Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, Kevin Garnett, Blake Griffin and … Bird also led the Celtics in rebounding, with an average of 10.4 per game, as well as in steals and minut… Larry Legend hit 21 of his 34 field goal attempts, 10 of which he shot left-handed, and was a perfect 7-of-7 from the free-throw line. NBA: How 3 Point Shooting Has Changed the Game. Larry Bird* • BOS: 131: 9. Larry Bird had his most three-point attempts in a game on March 4, 1991, on December 19, … . Initially on a one-year trial basis, the 3-point line was adopted by the NBA for the 1979-80 season, the rookie years of future Basketball Hall of Famers Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. Thirty-six years later, the 3-point shot has gone from a gimmick to a … Harris led his team in 3-point attempts per game last season. Jordon vs. Bird one on one kept me playing. In ’95-’96, when he took his career-high 3.9 per game, teams were up to 16.8 a game. A stylized bird with an open mouth, tweeting. Where as we had six attempts and one make in that inaugural All-Star Game with the three, last year the West beat the East, 163-158, and just less than 51 percent (.506) of the game's … 50 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 75% shooting from the field in a game. Bird was the better player of course but curry is the better shooter. Boston took a whopping nine three-point attempts … anyone who disagrees is just being nostalgic. A new league was launched in the 1960s, known as the American Basketball Association. He was only the 4th player in NBA history to shoot 50 percent from the floor, 40 percent from the three-point line and 90 percent from the free-throw line while averaging at least 25 points per game. Gus Williams • WSB: 176: 4. By comparison, Myles Turner shot 14 3s total last season. ... 3-point attempts per game. Craig Hodges • MIL: 135: 8. In two of their last three games, the Sixers have held foes to 90 points or less. Larry Legend shot 7-of-11 overall -- missing his sole 3-point attempt -- … While Larry Bird didn’t have the best family life growing up, he found the home on the basketball court. you will notice the parts in bold conflict one another. In his 13 seasons with the Celtics, Bird averaged at least three 3-point attempts per game just three times. In the past three seasons, … look at the quoted excerpt below. HIS FIRST 30: This was Embiid’s 30th career playoff game. We know that Curry is the better 3pt shooter, and we know his midrange game stats. Although Michael Jordan's numbers and achievements are clearly fantastic at first sight, it's always good to take a look at the big picture. You can see stats, Championships, awards and more. Bird led Boston on a 33-14 run in the second half before Indiana cut the lead to 120-118 with 22 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. Can you name who had the 2nd-most such seasons? Person put up a desperation 3-point shot to win the game, but it rimmed out. The fact he went from shooting one 3-pointer per game in 2016-17 to where he is now is damn impressive. Bird produced a ridiculous 47 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists, a steal and 2 blocks in 49 minutes of floor time. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images. Bird averaged 29.9 points per game in the 1987-88 season, but the Celtics fell short of the NBA Finals. ... 50% more than a two pointer. Only five players made at least 50 for the season. Ford and Bird were the only two players with at least 100 attempts to shoot 40 percent. Last season, teams took 24 per game, 160 players made at least 50 3-pointers, and 30 players with at least 100 attempts shot 40 percent or better. Bird ended his legendary career with averages of 24.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.7 steals per game. Marcus Smart passing Larry Bird on all-time Celts’ 3-pointer list is a wake-up call. Michael Cooper • LAL: 123: 11. The USA largest lead in a game was 68 points … Bird never averaged more than three 3-point attempts a game until he turned 30. 23.8. In 28 games with OKC this season (all starts), Horford put up 14.2 points and nearly seven boards per contest. When Larry Bird was just 18 years old, his father shot himself right after … Through 14 games, the 20-year-old Doncic is averaging 29.9 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 9.4 assists per game, very nearly a 30-point triple-double per game… Isiah Thomas* • DET: 113 Sleepy Floyd • GSW: 143: 7. James Harden finished with 24 points vs. the Pistons and passed Larry Bird to … ... teams averaged 22.4 3-point attempts per game. The USA’s 117.3 point per game scoring average is the highest ever for any Olympic basketball team. Over the last 20 years, NBA players have averaged 1.05 points per above-the-break 3 and 1.16 points per corner 3. Averaging 25.7 points, 10.0 rebounds. His career averages were 24.3 … The Pacers do still have room for growth and own 6 of their first-round picks in the next 7 NBA drafts. Compare LeBron James and Larry Bird careers through the years of your choosing. In 1986, Bird helped put the 3-point shootout on the map after walking into the locker … He averaged 15 points a game … The Celtics were known as a team that had embraced the three-point shot, behind Larry Bird’s willingness to let them fly. The Average Small Forward: ’50s to Now. Profile / Stats: Averages - Totals / Highest Scoring Games / Game Logs / Comparison Larry Bird Stats: NBA Career Averages by Year Larry Bird averages for the NBA season and Playoffs, including points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and other categories, year by year and career numbers. Even if the Golden State Warriors had lost the 2015 NBA Finals, this year in NBA history has given us some undisputed truth that doesn’t lie in some catechism or Barkley-esque saying. Larry Bird averages for the NBA season and Playoffs, including points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and other categories, year by year and career numbers. He wasn’t just a three point specialist. In a game against the San Antonio Spurs on April 30, Tatum tied Larry Bird’s single-game scoring record for Boston with 60 points. But on Thursday, a little over 48 hours before the 2020 NBA 3-Point Contest featuring randos like Devonte' Graham and Davis Bertans, I came across this footage of Larry Bird… 60 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 92% free throw percentage in a game. Purvis Short • GSW: 150: 6. Bird led Boston on a 33-14 run in the second half before Indiana cut the lead to 120-118 with 22 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.
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