Harden passes Miller for 3rd on all-time 3-pointers list
Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden passed Hall of Famer Reggie Miller for third place on the NBA's all-time 3-pointers list with his 2,561st career make from long range during Thursday's 129-100 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
Harden, 32, entered the game needing one trey to surpass Miller. The former MVP drilled the milestone triple just before the midway point of the opening quarter.
James Harden passes Reggie Miller for 3rd All-Time in three-pointers made!
— NBA (@NBA) March 11, 2022
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It was the lone highlight for Harden against his former club. He finished with 11 points on 3-of-17 shooting to go along with four turnovers.
Here's how the league's career 3-point leaderboard looks after Harden climbed to No. 3:
| Rank | Player | 3PM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Curry | 3102 |
| 2 | Ray Allen | 2973 |
| 3 | James Harden | 2563 |
| 4 | Reggie Miller | 2560 |
| 5 | Kyle Korver | 2450 |
| 6 | Vince Carter | 2290 |
| 7 | Jason Terry | 2282 |
| 8 | Jamal Crawford | 2221 |
| T-9 | Damian Lillard | 2143 |
| T-9 | Paul Pierce | 2143 |
| 11 | LeBron James | 2108 |
Miller, who was courtside at the Wells Fargo Center for the TNT broadcast, sported a custom Harden jersey to commemorate the occasion.
Reggie Miller celebrates James Harden passing him for 3rd in All-Time 3-pointers made! pic.twitter.com/VpmSStZhfN
— NBA (@NBA) March 11, 2022
The Sixers acquired Harden from the Nets in a blockbuster deal at the trade deadline. The 10-time All-Star is off to a strong with his new club, averaging 22.3 points, 11.2 assists, and 7.3 boards over six appearances.