Steph Curry's only rival on ridiculously long 3s is Zach Randolph
Steph Curry's range is the main reason the Golden State Warriors may be the best team in NBA history. He can pull up from just about anywhere on the court -- literally, anywhere -- and still give the opposing team heart palpitations.
But apparently Curry isn't the only active player with historic accuracy from a surreal distance:
Only two players, over the last 20 seasons, have made three shots in a single season from 40 feet out or longer: @StephenCurry30 & @MacBo50
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 29, 2016
Steph Curry has made recorded shots this season from 40, 44 and 48 feet out. Zach Randolph hit from 42, 59 and 61 feet in 2014-15. @MacBo50!
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) February 29, 2016
That's right, Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph. Only one of the most devastating post players of his generation, Z-Bo deserves a little credit for being so nimble with his outside touch:
Randolph experimented with the three-point line early in his career, and even shot 33 percent beyond the arc in 2009. But most, if not all, of his success has materialized in the paint. He's a natural -- bullying defenders out of the way, drawing fouls and wreaking havoc.
Curry, on the other hand, could probably lead the league in true shooting percentage if he was only allowed to take 35-foot jumpers. He's incomparable like that -- just ask the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Of course, the only way to definitively figure out which player is better from behind half-court is to set up a contest at next year's All-Star break. The NBA has many things on its plate, but this should be a priority.
