NBA Players with the Highest 3-Pointers Made Averages in Their 2nd Season

Explore the NBA players who delivered the best stats ever in a 2nd NBA season, ranked by regular season 3-pointers made per game. See how the all-time greats compare in this top-50 historical list.

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Which NBA player averaged the most 3-pointers made in the Regular Season in his 2nd year?

Playing for the 2025 Charlotte Hornets, Brandon Miller averaged 3.9 3-pointers made in 27 games — the highest 3-pointers made per game average by any NBA player in his 2nd season.

3-Pointers Made Per Game, 2nd Season

3.9 3pg
Brandon Miller
(2025 Charlotte Hornets)

Note: No game minimums were used for this list

3-Pointers Made Per Game in a Player's 2nd Season - Top 50

Regular Season

3-Pointers MadeOther stats
Rk
Player
(Team)
Per Game Total GmsPtsRebAstStlBlk
1
(2025 Hornets)
3.9 1042721.04.93.61.10.7
2
(2020 Heat)
3.7 2707313.53.21.40.50.3
3
(2020 Hornets)
3.5 2186318.23.47.51.00.2
4
(2020 Hawks)
3.4 2056029.64.39.31.10.1
5
(2025 Spurs)
3.1 1424624.311.03.71.13.8
6
(2022 Grizzlies)
3.0 2287618.24.42.71.20.4
(2022 Magic)
3.0 15510.01.22.01.00.6
8
(2022 Timberwolves)
3.0 2157221.34.83.81.50.6
9
(2022 Hornets)
2.9 2207520.16.77.61.60.4
10
(2020 Mavericks)
2.8 1716128.89.48.81.00.2
3-Pointers MadeOther stats
Rk
Player
(Team)
Per Game Total GmsPtsRebAstStlBlk
11
(2021 Nuggets)
2.8 1706119.07.31.10.70.9
12
(2005 76ers)
2.8 2268211.54.62.21.30.4
13
(2014 Trail Blazers)
2.7 2188220.73.55.60.80.3
14
(2025 Jazz)
2.6 1746716.83.85.60.70.1
15
(2022 Pistons)
2.6 2118216.15.42.80.90.2
(2013 Warriors)
2.6 2118216.63.72.21.00.5
17
(2026 Rockets)
2.6 592312.93.13.11.60.6
18
(2023 Pelicans)
2.6 2027914.53.61.41.10.5
19
(2020 Grizzlies)
2.5 1455717.44.61.40.71.6
20
(2026 Grizzlies)
2.5 662612.02.24.00.80.1
3-Pointers MadeOther stats
Rk
Player
(Team)
Per Game Total GmsPtsRebAstStlBlk
21
(1997 Heat)
2.5 1837312.33.02.20.70.2
22
(2023 Rockets)
2.5 1877622.13.73.70.80.2
23
(2026 Wizards)
2.5 542214.95.84.91.10.9
24
(2019 Jazz)
2.4 1887723.84.14.21.40.4
25
(2015 76ers)
2.4 1677013.54.51.51.40.4
26
(2024 Kings)
2.4 1837715.25.51.71.00.8
27
(2021 Bulls)
2.4 1636915.14.14.80.60.2
28
(2019 Bulls)
2.3 1205218.79.01.40.70.6
29
(2010 Knicks)
2.3 1868115.14.91.70.90.7
30
(1995 Lakers)
2.3 1838016.92.88.31.20.1
3-Pointers MadeOther stats
Rk
Player
(Team)
Per Game Total GmsPtsRebAstStlBlk
31
(2020 Hawks)
2.3 1275612.24.13.80.90.5
32
(2007 Rockets)
2.2 1778010.93.22.41.00.1
33
(2023 Knicks)
2.2 1577111.33.22.10.70.4
(2025 Jazz)
2.2 1577110.93.01.50.60.1
35
(2023 Wizards)
2.2 1637411.12.81.20.40.1
36
(2018 Kings)
2.2 1768013.53.81.91.10.3
37
(2021 Heat)
2.2 1225614.63.22.60.90.3
38
(2021 Thunder)
2.2 1135214.03.61.70.90.4
39
(1997 Raptors)
2.2 1768120.24.18.81.50.2
40
(2021 Thunder)
2.2 713310.72.83.60.60.2
3-Pointers MadeOther stats
Rk
Player
(Team)
Per Game Total GmsPtsRebAstStlBlk
41
(2018 Hawks)
2.1 1768214.14.72.61.00.5
42
(2017 Lakers)
2.1 1356315.63.54.81.40.3
43
(2025 Raptors)
2.1 1145414.43.61.80.90.2
44
(2020 Clippers)
2.1 111539.31.91.90.40.2
45
(2022 more than 1 team)
2.1 1617715.34.08.21.70.6
(2026 Cavaliers)
2.1 462213.15.71.91.00.6
47
(2023 more than 1 team)
2.1 1175611.82.43.10.70.3
48
(1995 Pistons)
2.1 1587614.52.22.20.80.2
49
(2006 Bulls)
2.1 1668016.92.73.00.90.1
50
(2020 Pistons)
2.1 115569.01.91.90.70.1