2021–22 NBA season

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2021–22 NBA season
NBA 75th anniversary logo.svg
LeagueNational Basketball Association
SportBasketball
Duration
  • October 19, 2021 – April 10, 2022
  • April 12–15, 2022
    (Play-in tournament)
  • April 16, 2022 – May 30, 2022 (Playoffs)
  • June 2–19, 2022 (Finals)
Number of games82
Number of teams30
TV partner(s)ABC/ESPN, TNT, NBA TV
Draft
Top draft pickCade Cunningham
Picked byDetroit Pistons
Regular season
Playoffs
Finals
NBA seasons
2022–23 →

The 2021–22 NBA season is the 76th season of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The NBA returned to a full 82-game regular season in its normal mid-October to mid-April schedule for the first time since the 2018–19 NBA season, as the previous two seasons have been abbreviated in some form due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The regular season began on October 19, 2021, and is scheduled to end on April 10, 2022.[1] The 2022 NBA All-Star Game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland on February 20, 2022.

75th anniversary promotions[]

On July 7, 2021, the NBA announced that it would commemorate its 75th anniversary throughout the 2021–22 season. A 75th anniversary diamond jubilee logo is featured in promotions across all NBA properties during the season, including on merchandise, digital and social media, and painted on the courts.[2][3] It also announced the release of a list of the 75 greatest players in NBA history chosen by a panel of media, current and former players, coaches, general managers, and team executives.[4] All NBA uniforms feature the Nike (Association, Icon, and City uniform) and Jordan Brand (Statement and Charlotte Hornets uniform) logos in a diamond embellishment, while the normal NBA logo on the back was modified to also feature diamond embellishments and the NBA mark replaced by the number 75.[5]

The City edition for this season featured uniforms incorporating various design cues from different decades. 27 of the 30 teams wore these uniforms; the only teams not to participate were the New Orleans Pelicans, Phoenix Suns, and Utah Jazz. The Suns and Jazz wore last season's City uniforms, while the Pelicans wore a more standard City uniform as a tribute to the city of New Orleans.[6][7] The Classic edition uniform for this season would be donned by the Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, and New York Knicks, the NBA's three surviving franchises from its first season. Both the Celtics and Knicks wore modern-day versions of the uniforms they wore from 1946, while the Warriors wore uniforms based on the designs they wore as the Philadelphia Warriors from 1946 to 1962. The classic Nike wordmark-and-swoosh logo appears on the Classic uniforms.[8]

Transactions[]

Main article: List of 2021–22 NBA season transactions

Retirement[]

  • On July 6, 2021, Ian Mahinmi announced his retirement from the NBA. Mahinmi played 12 seasons in the NBA, winning one championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011.[9]
  • On July 18, 2021, Omri Casspi announced his retirement from the NBA. Casspi played for seven teams during his 10-year NBA career.[10]
  • On July 21, 2021, Amile Jefferson announced his retirement from the NBA. Jefferson played two seasons with the Orlando Magic.[11]
  • On August 7, 2021, Jarrett Jack announced his retirement from the NBA. Jack played for nine teams during his 13-year NBA career. [12]
  • On August 11, 2021, J. R. Smith enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University with plans to join the Aggies golf team, effectively ending his career in the NBA.[13] Smith played for five teams during his 16-year NBA career, winning an NBA championship in 2016 with the Cleveland Cavaliers and another one in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers.[14]
  • On August 12, 2021, Kyle Korver joined the Brooklyn Nets as a player development coach, effectively ending his career in the NBA. Korver played for six teams during his 17-year NBA career.[15]
  • On August 15, 2021, it was announced that J. J. Barea joined the Dallas Mavericks as a player development coach over the summer, effectively ending his career in the NBA.[16] Barea played for two teams during his 14-year NBA career, winning one championship with the Mavericks in 2011.
  • On August 24, 2021, Jared Dudley announced his retirement from the NBA while accepting a role as an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks. Dudley played for seven teams during his 14-year NBA career, winning an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.[17]
  • On September 20, 2021, Luis Scola joined Pallacanestro Varese as chief executive officer, effectively ending his playing career. Scola played for five teams during his 10-year NBA career.[18]
  • On September 21, 2021, JJ Redick announced his retirement from the NBA. Redick played for six teams during his 15-year NBA career.[19]
  • On September 28, 2021, it was announced that Tyson Chandler joined the Dallas Mavericks as a player development coach over the summer, effectively ending his playing career. Chandler played for eight teams during his 19-year NBA career, winning one championship with the Mavericks in 2011.[20]
  • On October 5, 2021, Pau Gasol announced his retirement from professional basketball. Gasol played for five teams during his 18-year NBA career, winning back-to-back NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and 2010.[21]
  • On October 16, 2021, the Beijing Royal Fighters announced Sun Yue's retirement from professional basketball. Sun won a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009, during his only season with the team.[22]
  • On October 20, 2021, Mike Hall announced his retirement from professional basketball. Hall played two games for the Washington Wizards in 2007.[23]
  • On October 22, 2021, Gerald Green announced his retirement from the NBA and joined the Houston Rockets coaching staff as a player development coach. Green played for eight teams during his 15-year playing career.[24]
  • On October 27, 2021, David Andersen announced his retirement from professional basketball. Andersen played for three teams during his two-year NBA career.[25]
  • On November 11, 2021, Damjan Rudež announced his retirement from professional basketball. Rudež played for three teams during his three-year NBA career.[26]
  • On November 26, 2021, Alexis Ajinça announced his retirement from professional basketball. Ajinça played for four NBA teams during his 13-year professional career.[27]
  • On November 27, 2021, Beno Udrih announced his retirement from professional basketball after being a development coach for the New Orleans Pelicans for the past two seasons. Udrih played for eight teams during his 13-year NBA career.[28]
  • On January 18, 2022, Chandler Parsons announced his retirement from professional basketball. Parsons played for four teams during his nine year NBA career.[29]

Free agency[]

Free agency began on August 2, 2021. Notable signings included longtime Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry announcing his decision to sign with the Miami Heat on a long-term deal.[30][31] Lonzo Ball announced he would be signing a four-year, $85 million dollar deal with the Chicago Bulls,[32] joining fellow free agency signing DeMar DeRozan.[33][34] The Los Angeles Clippers re-signed superstar Kawhi Leonard,[35] and the Phoenix Suns re-signed superstar Chris Paul.[36] In the east, the Brooklyn Nets extended Kevin Durant to a four-year $198 million deal.[37]

Coaching changes[]

Coaching changes
Team 2020–21 season 2021–22 season
Off-season
Atlanta Hawks Nate McMillan (interim) Nate McMillan
Boston Celtics Brad Stevens Ime Udoka
Dallas Mavericks Rick Carlisle Jason Kidd
Indiana Pacers Nate Bjorkgren Rick Carlisle
New Orleans Pelicans Stan Van Gundy Willie Green
Orlando Magic Steve Clifford Jamahl Mosley
Portland Trail Blazers Terry Stotts Chauncey Billups
Washington Wizards Scott Brooks Wes Unseld Jr.
In-season
Sacramento Kings Luke Walton Alvin Gentry (interim)

Off-season[]

  • On June 2, 2021, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens was promoted to president of basketball operations following the retirement of Danny Ainge.[38]
  • On June 4, 2021, the Portland Trail Blazers and Terry Stotts had mutually agreed to part ways after nine seasons with the team.[39]
  • On June 5, 2021, the Orlando Magic and Steve Clifford had mutually agreed to part ways after three seasons with the team.[40]
  • On June 9, 2021, the Indiana Pacers fired head coach Nate Bjorkgren after only one season with the team in which they missed the playoffs for the first time in six years.[41][42]
  • On June 16, 2021, the New Orleans Pelicans and head coach Stan Van Gundy had mutually agreed to part ways after only one season.[43]
  • On June 16, 2021, the Washington Wizards and head coach Scott Brooks part ways after five seasons with the team.[44]
  • On June 17, 2021, Rick Carlisle resigned from his position as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks after the 13 seasons with the team.[45][46]
  • On June 24, 2021, the Indiana Pacers rehired Rick Carlisle back as their new head coach for his second stint with the team.[47]
  • On June 27, 2021, the Portland Trail Blazers hired Chauncey Billups as their new head coach.[48]
  • On June 28, 2021, the Boston Celtics hired Ime Udoka as their new head coach.[49]
  • On June 28, 2021, the Dallas Mavericks hired Jason Kidd as their new head coach.[50]
  • On July 7, 2021, the Atlanta Hawks hired Nate McMillan as full-time head coach.[51]
  • On July 11, 2021, the Orlando Magic hired Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach.[52]
  • On July 17, 2021, the Washington Wizards hired Wes Unseld Jr. as their new head coach.[53]
  • On July 22, 2021, the New Orleans Pelicans hired Willie Green as their new head coach.[54]

In-season[]

COVID-19 restrictions[]

Main article: COVID-19 vaccination mandates in the United States

As of October 2021, only the cities of Los Angeles, Toronto, New York, and San Francisco have implemented requirements for spectators at sporting events to present proof of vaccination for COVID-19. While most of the league (around 95 percent) has seen its players get at least one dose of the vaccine, players in these named markets who choose not to be vaccinated would not be allowed to play home games. Moreover, the NBA has stated these players would be forced to forfeit money for the missed games. As of the announcement, the mandates were affecting the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, and New York Knicks. On January 3, 2022, an indoor vaccine mandate will be in effect in Philadelphia, therefore adding the Philadelphia 76ers to the aforementioned list.[56] As of December 2021, 97% of NBA players are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.[57]

Due to the Omicron variant, Ontario public health orders were modified in December 2021 to restrict capacity at indoor venues to 50%. After criticism of this mandate as it applies to sporting events, Ontario further restricted these venues to a maximum of 1,000 spectators beginning December 31, 2021. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment stated that all Raptors games will be played behind closed doors while this restriction is in effect.[58]

Preseason[]

The preseason began on October 3, 2021, and ended on October 15.[59] On October 5, a game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies was suspended before the fourth quarter due to a false fire alarm.[60]

Regular season[]

The regular season began on October 19, 2021, and will end on April 10, 2022.[1]

By conference[]

Notes

  • * – Division leader

Postponed games due to COVID-19[]

  • Two Chicago Bulls games (one home game against the Detroit Pistons on December 14, and one road game against the Toronto Raptors on December 16) after 10 Bulls players and additional staff members were placed in the NBA's COVID-19 protocols.[61]

Play-in tournament[]

The NBA will stage a play-in tournament for teams ranked 7th through 10th in each conference from April 12–15, 2022. The 7th place team will host the 8th place team with the winner clinching the 7th seed in the playoffs. The 9th place team will host the 10th place team with the loser being eliminated from playoff contention. The 7th–8th place game's loser will then host the 9th–10th place game's winner, with the winner clinching the 8th seed and the loser being eliminated.[62]

Playoffs[]

The playoffs will begin on April 16, 2022. The Finals are set to begin on June 2, with a potential Game 7 scheduled for June 19.[1]

Statistics[]

Individual statistic leaders[]

Category Player Team(s) Statistic
Points per game Kevin Durant Brooklyn Nets 29.3
Rebounds per game Rudy Gobert Utah Jazz 15.2
Assists per game James Harden Brooklyn Nets 10.0
Steals per game Dejounte Murray San Antonio Spurs 2.0
Blocks per game Myles Turner Indiana Pacers 2.8
Turnovers per game James Harden Brooklyn Nets 4.7
Fouls per game Karl-Anthony Towns Minnesota Timberwolves 3.7
Minutes per game Fred VanVleet Toronto Raptors 38.0
FG% Rudy Gobert Utah Jazz 71.4%
FT% Danilo Gallinari Atlanta Hawks 92.5%
3FG% P. J. Tucker Miami Heat 47.4%
Efficiency per game Nikola Jokić Denver Nuggets 32.2
Double-doubles Rudy Gobert Utah Jazz 33
Triple-doubles Nikola Jokić Denver Nuggets 9
Russell Westbrook Los Angeles Lakers

Individual game highs[]

Category Player Team Statistic
Points Trae Young Atlanta Hawks 56
Rebounds Andre Drummond Philadelphia 76ers 25
Domantas Sabonis Indiana Pacers
Assists Darius Garland Cleveland Cavaliers 18
Chris Paul Phoenix Suns
Steals Paul George Los Angeles Clippers 8
Blocks Daniel Gafford Washington Wizards 8
Three pointers Anthony Edwards Minnesota Timberwolves 10
Evan Fournier New York Knicks

Team statistic leaders[]

Category Team Statistic
Points per game Utah Jazz 114.9
Rebounds per game Memphis Grizzlies 48.3
Assists per game Golden State Warriors 27.7
Steals per game Memphis Grizzlies 10.2
Blocks per game Memphis Grizzlies 6.3
Turnovers per game Houston Rockets 17.2
Fouls per game Minnesota Timberwolves 22.2
FG% Phoenix Suns 47.6%
FT% Brooklyn Nets 82.2%
3P% Chicago Bulls 38.6%
+/− Golden State Warriors 8.1

Awards[]

Players of the Week[]

The following players were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week.

Week Eastern Conference Western Conference Ref
October 19–24 Miles Bridges (Charlotte Hornets) (1/1) Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors) (1/2) [63]
October 25–31 Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat) (1/1) Rudy Gobert (Utah Jazz) (1/1) [64]
November 1–7 Jarrett Allen (Cleveland Cavaliers) (1/1) Paul George (Los Angeles Clippers) (1/1) [65]
November 8–14 Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets) (1/1) Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors) (2/2) [66]
November 15–21 Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks) (1/1) Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers) (1/1) [67]
November 22–28 Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks) (1/1) Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns) (1/2) [68]
November 29 – December 5 DeMar DeRozan (Chicago Bulls) (1/2) Donovan Mitchell (Utah Jazz) (1/1) [69]
December 6–12 Domantas Sabonis (Indiana Pacers) (1/1) LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) (1/1) [70]
December 13–19 Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics) (1/1) Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota Timberwolves) (1/1) [71]
December 20–26 Kemba Walker (New York Knicks) (1/1) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder) (1/1) [72]
December 27 – January 2 DeMar DeRozan (Chicago Bulls) (2/2) Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies) (1/2) [73]
January 3–9 Fred VanVleet (Toronto Raptors) (1/1) Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies) (2/2) [74]
January 10–16 Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers) (1/1) Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns) (2/2) [75]
January 17–23

Players of the Month[]

The following players were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month.

Month Eastern Conference Western Conference Ref
October/November Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets) (1/1) Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors) (1/1) [76]
December Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers) (1/1) Donovan Mitchell (Utah Jazz) (1/1) [77]
January

Rookies of the Month[]

The following players were named the Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month.

Month Eastern Conference Western Conference Ref
October/November Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers) (1/1) Josh Giddey (Oklahoma City Thunder) (1/2) [78]
December Franz Wagner (Orlando Magic) (1/1) Josh Giddey (Oklahoma City Thunder) (2/2) [79]
January

Coaches of the Month[]

The following coaches were named the Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month.

Month Eastern Conference Western Conference Ref
October/November Billy Donovan (Chicago Bulls) (1/1) Monty Williams (Phoenix Suns) (1/1) [80]
December Erik Spoelstra (Miami Heat) (1/1) Taylor Jenkins (Memphis Grizzlies) (1/1) [81]
January

Arenas[]

  • The Indiana Pacers' home arena, formerly known as Bankers Life Fieldhouse, was renamed Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 27, 2021.[82]
  • The Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers' home arena, formerly known as Staples Center, was renamed Crypto.com Arena, began on December 25, 2021. It was announced in November of that same year.[83]
  • The Miami Heat's home arena, formerly known as American Airlines Arena, was renamed FTX Arena on June 4, 2021.[84][85]
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder's home arena, formerly known as Chesapeake Energy Arena, was renamed Paycom Center on July 27, 2021.[86]
  • The Phoenix Suns' home arena, formerly known as Phoenix Suns Arena, was renamed Footprint Center on July 16, 2021.[87]
  • The Toronto Raptors returned to Scotiabank Arena in Toronto at the start of the season. The Raptors were forced to play their 2020–21 home games at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, due to the long-term closure of the Canada–United States border as COVID-19 vaccines were not widely available.[88]

Media[]

This is the sixth year of a nine-year deal with ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV.[89] Beginning with this season, TNT moved its marquee Thursday doubleheaders to Tuesday nights starting with the season opener. The network will continue to air Thursday night doubleheaders, but only during opening week and beginning in January to avoid competing with Thursday Night Football. They will also air a doubleheader on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 17) and on Sunday, April 10, the final day of the regular season.[90]

The Portland Trail Blazers signed a broadcasting deal with Root Sports Northwest, replacing NBC Sports Northwest as the team's game broadcasters.[91]

Notable occurrences[]

  • On May 13, 2020, it became the first season for Wilson as manufacturer and supplier of official NBA game balls again, replacing Spalding. Wilson's initial partnership with the league began in 1946 under the NBA's predecessor Basketball Association of America (BAA) until it ended after 37 seasons in 1983, when Spalding took over.[92][93]
  • On August 6, 2021, Duncan Robinson re-signed with the Miami Heat on a five-year, $90 million contract, the largest ever for an undrafted player.[94][95]
  • On August 10, 2021, Luka Dončić signed a five-year, $207 million rookie contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks, the largest in league history.[96]
  • On October 20, 2021, Jarrett Allen became the first player since the shot clock was introduced in 1954 to make 10 or more field goals without a miss in a season opener.[97]
  • On October 20, 2021, Buddy Hield passed Peja Stojaković to become the Sacramento Kings' all-time three-point scoring leader.[98]
  • On October 22, 2021, James Harden passed Kyle Korver for fourth place on the NBA all-time three-point scoring list.[99]
  • On October 22, 2021, Patty Mills became the first player to shoot a perfect 10–10 from the three-point line in the first two games of the season.[100]
  • On October 22, 2021, Lonzo Ball became the first player to record a triple-double for three different teams before the age of 24.[101]
  • On October 22, 2021, Chris Paul became the first player to reach 20,000 career points and 10,000 career assists.[102]
  • On October 23, 2021, Tyler Herro became the first player in Miami Heat franchise history to record at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in one game off the bench.[103]
  • On October 24, 2021, Jalen Green became the first player in Houston Rockets franchise history to record at least 30 points and 8 three-pointers in one game as a rookie.[104]
  • On October 24, 2021, Carmelo Anthony passed Moses Malone for ninth place on the NBA all-time scoring list.[105]
  • On October 25, 2021, Ja Morant became the first player in Memphis Grizzlies franchise history to record at least 40 points and 10 assists in one game.[106]
  • On October 27, 2021, Joe Harris passed Jason Kidd to become the Brooklyn Nets' all-time leader in three-pointers made.[107]
  • On November 2, 2021, Chris Paul passed Steve Nash for third place on the NBA all-time assist list.[108]
  • On November 6, 2021, Doc Rivers became the 10th coach in NBA history to reach 1,000 wins.[109]
  • On November 24, 2021, Kevin Durant passed Allen Iverson for 25th place on the NBA all-time scoring list.[110]
  • On December 2, 2021, the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder by 73 points, 152–79, which is the largest margin of victory in NBA history.[111]
  • On December 4, 2021, Duncan Robinson became the fastest player to hit 600 three-pointers, in his 184th game, passing the prior record made by Donovan Mitchell in 240 games.[112]
  • On December 9, 2021, LeBron James became the fifth player in NBA history to reach 100 career triple-doubles.[113]
  • On December 14, 2021, Stephen Curry surpassed Ray Allen to become the NBA all-time leader in made three-pointers.[114][115]
  • On December 17, 2021, Stephen Curry became the fastest player in NBA history to make 150 three-pointers in a season, accomplishing the feat in 28 games.[116]
  • On December 27, 2021, Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to surpass 3,000 made career three-pointers.[117][118]
  • On December 27, 2021, Nikola Vučević became the first player in NBA history to record a stat line of at least 24 points, 17 rebounds, six assists, four blocks, and four three-pointers.[119]
  • On December 27, 2021, Greg Monroe became the 541st player to play in the NBA this season,[120] establishing an NBA record.[121]
  • On December 27, 2021, Josh Giddey became the second player in NBA history to record a double-double while also going scoreless (Norm Van Lier).[122]
  • On December 28, 2021, LeBron James became the third player in NBA history to surpass 36,000 career points,[123] and the youngest player to do so.[124]
  • On December 31, 2021, Robert Williams III became the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double, five blocks, and shooting 100% from the field since 1983.[125]
  • On January 1, 2022, LeBron James became the second player in NBA history to record 40 points and zero turnovers in a game at age 35 or older (Michael Jordan). James is also the first player to record at least 40 points, ten rebounds, and five threes in 30 minutes or less.[126]
  • On January 1, 2022, Stephen Curry broke his own NBA record of consecutive games making at least one three-pointer, officially reaching 158 games[127] and surpassing his previous mark of 157 games, which ended on November 5, 2016.[128]
  • On January 2, 2022, Josh Giddey became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double at 19 years and 84 days, surpassing the record set by LaMelo Ball last season.[129] Giddey also became the youngest player in NBA history to lead all players in points, rebounds, and assists in one game, becoming the second teenager to do so along with Luka Dončić.[130]
  • On January 3, 2022, LeBron James met the minimum criteria for points per game by playing at least 70% of his team's games, averaging 28.6 points, and became the oldest player to average 25+ points per game, having already been the youngest to do so, as he averaged 27.6 points per game in his sophomore season at 20 years old.[131] He also surpassed Oscar Robertson for 4th all-time free throws made.[132]
  • On January 5, 2022, Russell Westbrook had his first game without turnovers since March 14, 2016;[133] this snapped the longest streak of consecutive games with a turnover since they have been first recorded for the 1977–78 NBA season at 407 games.[134]
  • On January 7, 2022, LeBron James became the oldest player in NBA history to record at least 25 points in ten straight games, doing so at 37 years old.[135] He also passed Alvin Robertson for 10th all-time in career steals.[136]
  • On January 9, 2022, Klay Thompson played his first game after missing nearly 31 months, or 941 days, since June 13, 2019, the decisive Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals.[137]
  • On January 9, 2022, LeBron James passed Oscar Robertson for 7th all-time in career assists.[138]
  • On January 13, 2022, Giannis Antetokounmpo became the first player in NBA history to record a 30–12–11 triple-double in less than 30 minutes,[139] the fewest time for such a statistical line, and became the first player to record multiple 30-point triple-doubles in 30 minutes;[140] in doing so, he tied Michael Jordan's 18th place for all-time in career triple-doubles at 28.[141][142] He also became the first player in NBA history to lead both teams outright in points, rebounds, assists, and blocks while playing under 30 minutes in a game (blocks became officially recorded statistics since the 1973–74 NBA season).[143]
  • On January 15, 2022, James Harden set an NBA record for most three-point field goals missed with 4,457, overtaking the previous record set by Ray Allen.[144]

See also[]

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