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25 Greatest Shooters in NBA History

By Maxwell Ogden

Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) talks to the media after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in game six of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 16, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) talks to the media after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in game six of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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13. Peja Stojakovic

Peja Stojakovic made multiple All-Star Game appearances and received an All-NBA nod. He led the league in free throw percentage twice and was making 200-plus 3-point field goals in a season before it was the cool thing to do.

At 6’10” with a deadly stroke, Stojakovic has a spot in the (imaginary) sharpshooting Hall of Fame.

Stojakovic was blessed to play with a number of revered playmakers, including Jason Kidd, Chris Paul and Mike Bibby. He was more than comfortable putting the ball on the floor and annihilating team with his own shot creation, however, and that’s what makes him so special.

A member of the 2011 NBA champion Dallas Mavericks’ murderer’s row of sharpshooters, Stojakovic was game to light teams up at any given moment.

As for his all-time rankings, Stojakovic is No. 10 in 3-point field goals made and No. 5 in career free throw percentage. He finished his career with an average of 2.2 3-point field goal made per game on 40.1 percent shooting from beyond the arc—a scary combination of production and efficiency.

With the undeniable benefit of having overwhelming size at 6’10”, Stojakovic is a legendary shooter.

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