LaMelo Ball is now the fastest player in NBA history to reach 1,000 three-pointers made.
LaMelo Ball is now officially the fastest player in NBA history to reach 1,000 career three-pointers.
The star guard clinched the historic feat on Monday after leading the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 112-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
A three-pointer with 10:29 to go during the first quarter propelled Ball towards the historic feat, where he finished with 34 points on 12-of-21 shooting (6-of-13 threes) with six boards and three assists.
LaMelo Ball leads list of fastest players to reach 1k 3-pointers
LaMelo Ball hit his 1,000th career three-pointer in just 311 games, making him the fastest ever to reach the mark.
He simply surpassed the record established by Duncan Robinson, as the veteran sharpshooter needed 343 games to splash a thousand triples.
Stephen Curry, the NBA’s all-time leader in three-pointers made, ranks sixth in the category.
Now in a new chapter as the franchise guard of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Ball is slated to make more special feats and achievements.
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