KingRevolver
Born Rambler
He's now the all-time leading 3-point scorer.
He passed Reggie last night, and he did it in 3 less seasons, and 300 fewer games.
He passed Reggie last night, and he did it in 3 less seasons, and 300 fewer games.
Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
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KingRevolver
Born Rambler
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
...................Miller Allen
Seasons....... 18 15
Games..... 1,389 1,074
3-pt FGM... 2,560 2,562
3-pt FGA.... 6,486 6,433
3-pt FG pct... 39.5 39.8
...................Miller Allen
Seasons....... 18 15
Games..... 1,389 1,074
3-pt FGM... 2,560 2,562
3-pt FGA.... 6,486 6,433
3-pt FG pct... 39.5 39.8
jimmythegreek
The opening odds start here
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
They both shot about 40% in their careers from beyond the arc. Miller shot 47% overall, Ray is right around 45. They're both about 89% from the charity stripe. Too close to call. Miller the slight edge when it comes to shooting.
They both shot about 40% in their careers from beyond the arc. Miller shot 47% overall, Ray is right around 45. They're both about 89% from the charity stripe. Too close to call. Miller the slight edge when it comes to shooting.
KingRevolver
Born Rambler
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
Both clutch shooters, too, but I recall Reggie's shots more. Everyone remember the game against the Knicks, where he scored 8 points in 9 seconds...
Both clutch shooters, too, but I recall Reggie's shots more. Everyone remember the game against the Knicks, where he scored 8 points in 9 seconds...
Timely Hero
Jacoby Blows
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
I go with Reggie because of his heroic shooting efforts on multiple occasions. Reggie has given us some of the most memorable NBA highlights of all-time. Reggie still #1 in my book.
Mark Price might be the greatest "pure shooter" of all-time.
I go with Reggie because of his heroic shooting efforts on multiple occasions. Reggie has given us some of the most memorable NBA highlights of all-time. Reggie still #1 in my book.
Mark Price might be the greatest "pure shooter" of all-time.
KingRevolver
Born Rambler
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
Steve Nash is a shooter that I don't really see come up that often in these discussions. He's had similar numbers to Mark Price. I think they both belong to the same "club," that's shot at least 40% from 3-point land, 50% from the field, and 90% from the FT line, in a season. Insane numbers.
Steve Nash is a shooter that I don't really see come up that often in these discussions. He's had similar numbers to Mark Price. I think they both belong to the same "club," that's shot at least 40% from 3-point land, 50% from the field, and 90% from the FT line, in a season. Insane numbers.
Timely Hero
Jacoby Blows
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
Yeah, the 40-50-90 club. That's the shooters club for you. Nash is the only guy in the NBA to shoot over 40% from three the past 8 years I think?
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
Reggie would be my pick for best pure shooter of all time, but can see the argument for Ray or even someone like Bird.
Great shooter, but also have to remember he passes up the shots unless they are very open typically as he's a pass first guy, even on drives to the basket. Doesn't take near as many shots as the other great shooters also.
Reggie would be my pick for best pure shooter of all time, but can see the argument for Ray or even someone like Bird.
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
Dale Ellis had the prettiest shot Ive ever seen.
Dale Ellis had the prettiest shot Ive ever seen.
Flamingo kid
Everybody's hands go UP!
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
Chris Mullin. Maybe not the actual best, but he was right up there.
Chris Mullin. Maybe not the actual best, but he was right up there.
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
Goodrich and Mullen, an excellent comparison. Too bad Mullen wasted the best years of his career with an addiction to alcohol.
Goodrich and Mullen, an excellent comparison. Too bad Mullen wasted the best years of his career with an addiction to alcohol.
brians
EOG Dedicated
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
Ray Allen is as smooth as they come. It's ironic though, he has one of the most consistent shooting forms I've ever seen yet on his record breaking 3 he was off balance and kind of rushed it even though it was in transition and was all alone. His best shot is from the corner. Almost automatic from the corner.
Ray Allen is as smooth as they come. It's ironic though, he has one of the most consistent shooting forms I've ever seen yet on his record breaking 3 he was off balance and kind of rushed it even though it was in transition and was all alone. His best shot is from the corner. Almost automatic from the corner.
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
I'm with You .. ( 3 Mvps doesnt hurt his cause either ...)
I'm with You .. ( 3 Mvps doesnt hurt his cause either ...)
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
22' from the corner, 23'9" from the arc. More NBA teams should shoot the corner "3."
As you wrote, Brian, I noticed Allen rushed the record-breaker, but he was WIDE OPEN.
22' from the corner, 23'9" from the arc. More NBA teams should shoot the corner "3."
As you wrote, Brian, I noticed Allen rushed the record-breaker, but he was WIDE OPEN.
WeinketoWarrick
EOG Master
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
I've always argued Allen.
I've heard a decent argument made in favor of Dirk but I can't endorse it...
I've always argued Allen.
I've heard a decent argument made in favor of Dirk but I can't endorse it...
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
Does Dirk ever miss a 15-footer?
Does Dirk ever miss a 15-footer?
ProfaneReality
EOG Dedicated
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Mark Price
Mark Price
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
Lee Oswald final answer.
Lee Oswald final answer.
ttwarrior1
Banned
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
ray allen seems to shoot 5 for 6 from 3 in a game where they win by like 20 and when they need him to make a 3, he will got like 1 for 7 and they lose the game by like 1 to 4 points.
Most great 3 point shooters were not even starters. Brent barry is a better shooter, as well as that 6th man in dallas
ray allen seems to shoot 5 for 6 from 3 in a game where they win by like 20 and when they need him to make a 3, he will got like 1 for 7 and they lose the game by like 1 to 4 points.
Most great 3 point shooters were not even starters. Brent barry is a better shooter, as well as that 6th man in dallas
rainbow
EOG Master
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
Munson, I know you remember downtown Freddy Brown........... I have to agree with you with Bird........
Munson, I know you remember downtown Freddy Brown........... I have to agree with you with Bird........
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
MJ had some sweet 3-point shooters at his disposal including Craig Hodges, John Paxson and Steve Kerr.
MJ had some sweet 3-point shooters at his disposal including Craig Hodges, John Paxson and Steve Kerr.
Discreet Cat
EOG Dedicated
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
I haven't followed the NBA in a long time, but i used to watch a lot of it growing up, and i've never seen a better shooter than Bird. I'm not even sure it's close, either. At least when he was allowed to stop and set. The guy was just deadly.
I haven't followed the NBA in a long time, but i used to watch a lot of it growing up, and i've never seen a better shooter than Bird. I'm not even sure it's close, either. At least when he was allowed to stop and set. The guy was just deadly.
rainbow
EOG Master
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
I can't dissagree with your pick, and he was better in the clutch.......
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
That was the key, Cat. If Bird was allowed to stop and set, the shot was automatic.
That was the key, Cat. If Bird was allowed to stop and set, the shot was automatic.
Moldoveanu
EOG Master
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
allan houston was a really good shooter too really nice jump shot for the knicks!
allan houston was a really good shooter too really nice jump shot for the knicks!
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
I pick Larry Bird as well....mr clutch
I pick Larry Bird as well....mr clutch
markrightplay
EOG Enthusiast
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Rick barry shooting free throws underhanded
Rick barry shooting free throws underhanded
munson15
I want winners...
Re: Is Ray Allen the best shooter of all-time?
I certainly do, Rainbow, too bad there was no 3-point line back then for his sake. He was a key member of the '79 Sonics championship team and would come off the bench firing them up from anywhere.