Reggie Miller is one of the greatest shooters of all time. The 
Indiana Pacers legend retired in 2005 as the NBA’s all-time leader in three-pointers made and held the record until Ray Allen broke it in 2010.
As someone who played through the 90s and into the 2000s, Miller was way ahead of his time. He played during an era where the three-point shot wasn’t emphasized as a primary offensive weapon.
With the three-point boom in the NBA over the past decade, Miller now finds himself at 6th all time and will likely get bumped down further, especially with how the game is played nowadays. But despite his drop-off, the 6-foot-7 sniper is still widely regarded as one of the greatest three-point shooters of all time.
With that said, it’s safe to say Miller knows a thing or two about shooting. So when he named his greatest three-point shooters of all time during an appearance on the ALL THE SMOKE podcast, best believe it’s a valid list. Miller, however, was humble enough to exclude himself.
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Tied: Peja Stojakovic / Drazen Petrovic
Miller was asked to name his top-five, but he could not resist not naming two more when he had one spot left. The Pacers icon initially went with former Sacramento Kings star Peja Stojakovic and then added ex-New Jersey Nets guard Drazen Petrovic.
Miller described Stojakovic and Petrovic as “itches,” which is why he had no choice but to include both Europeans in his list of all-time shooters.
Stojakovic had one of the smoothest shooting strokes in the NBA during his time. Peja became a three-time All-Star with the Kings and was a vital piece in their exciting playoff runs in the early 2000s. He even made the All-NBA Second Team and finished fourth in MVP voting during the 2003-04 season, where he averaged a career 24.2 points and led the NBA in threes with 3.0 makes a game.
After his time in Sacramento, he went on to play with the Indiana Pacers, New Orleans Hornets, Toronto Raptors, and finally, the Dallas Mavericks, where he won his first NBA championship. Stojakovic finished his NBA career with 1,760 three-pointers.
As for Petrovic, he was a problem during his days with the New Jersey Nets in the early 90s. Miller has always spoken highly of Petrovic and even admitted that the Croatian drove him “absolutely mad.”
Like Stojakovic, Petrovic possessed a deadly shooting stroke. Paired with his willingness to fly around screens, it’s easy to see why Miller was irritated by him so much.
Unfortunately, basketball fans never got to see Petrovic’s full potential. The one-time All-Star tragically passed away in a car accident during the 1993 offseason. Petrovic remains one of the biggest “what ifs” in basketball history.
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Mark Price
Those who watched basketball in the late 80s to early 90s know how lethal a sniper Mark Price was.
The Cleveland Cavaliers icon is another one of those old school players who played way ahead of his time. His quick release and smooth stroke made him a nightmare to guard, and his efficiency remains among the best in NBA history.
Whether he was shooting off the catch or pulling up off the dribble, Price was deadly from deep. Nothing showcased that more than when he clinched his second straight Three-Point Shooting Contest championship in 1994 by making 20 of his first 22 shots in the final round.
But Price wasn’t just known for his outside shooting. The 6-foot point guard was as feisty as they came. He possessed a quick first step and had a tight handle that allowed him to get by defenders with ease.
One of the most underrated players ever, Price made four All-Star appearances, four All-NBA Teams, including a First-Team selection in 1992-93. A career 40.2 percent three-point shooter, there is no doubt that Mark Price would thrive in today’s game.
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Ray Allen
Ray Allen was the man who snatched the all-time record for three-pointers made from Reggie Miller, so it only made sense for the Pacers legend to include him. Miller was in attendance during Allen’s record-setting night in 2010 and the two shared an embrace to celebrate the big milestone.
Allen finished his career with 2,973 three-pointers made. He stood as the all-time three-point king for over 11 years until Stephen Curry inevitably took the crown in December 2021.
The 10-time All-Star has since been bumped down to third after James Harden overtook him a couple of seasons ago. Nonetheless, many still place Allen on the Mount Rushmore of three-point shooters.
Allen is one of the best jump shooters in NBA history. He possessed a uniquely high elevation on his shot, and this allowed him to get his shot off despite being tightly-contested.
The two-time NBA champ is also one of the most deadly movement shooters of all time. His willingness to fly around the court and come off screens made him a tiring cover for opposing guards.
Allen has also made a ton of big shots in his career — including the biggest in NBA Finals history when he made that iconic championship-saving buzzer beat in Game 6 that ultimately led to back-to-back titles for the 
Miami Heat.
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Stephen Curry
Shockingly, Stephen Curry wasn’t the first name Reggie Miller mentioned. But this shouldn’t come as a subtle jab at Curry. Miller has a lot of respect and love for the greatest shooter who ever lived.
The Pacers icon has often expressed his admiration for the 
Golden State Warriors superstar and was even on the broadcast call during Curry’s record-breaking night in Madison Square Garden.
Most elite marksmen are great at shooting off the catch. Some are better at shooting off the dribble. But Curry’s ability to do both with consistency, efficiency, and volume makes him one of the greatest offensive anomalies in league history.
The four-time NBA champion reached a historic milestone this past 2024-25 season by becoming the first player to reach 4,000 threes. He is also the only player in NBA history to make 400 three-pointers in a season, which he did during his unanimous MVP campaign in 2015-16.
Accolades aside, Curry’s legacy extends beyond the numbers. The two-time NBA MVP is largely credited for changing the way the game is played from all levels of basketball, whether it’s the NBA or the preps.
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Larry Bird
For his no. 1 shooter of all time, Miller went with his former Indiana Pacers head coach and 
Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird.
You won’t find Larry Legend on a lot of all-time three-point lists, largely because he played in an era when three-pointers weren’t as emphasized as much as today’s game calls for it.
In fact, with 649 career threes, he isn’t even in the top 250. Still, the numbers should not penalize Bird when it comes to his standing as one of the all-time best shooters.
One of the greatest players of all time, Bird was as cold-blooded as they came, especially in the clutch. The Hall of Famer made a career of knocking down big shots. However, his most memorable moment as a shooter did not come in a game. It came during the three-point competition.
In 1988, Bird looked to win his third three-point crown in a row. As he was preparing for the contest, with his fellow competitors, the ever-so-confident legend walked in and asked them: “Which one of you is finishing second?”
As it turned out, Bird wasn’t making a prediction. He was making a spoiler.
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