List of longest NBA field goals explained

The following list shows successful field goals by National Basketball Association (NBA) players during a regular season or playoff game, shot from a known distance of at least from the basket. These attempts are generally buzzer beaters when there is not enough time left on the clock to pass or dribble the ball further upcourt for a closer and easier shot attempt. Baron Davis holds the record for longest NBA field goal; on February 17, 2001, as a member of the Charlotte Hornets, he successfully made an 89-foot shot while visiting the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center.[1]

Player DistanceDateTeamOpponentVenue
Baron Davis89 feet[2] February 17, 2001Charlotte HornetsMilwaukee BucksBradley Center
Norm Van Lier84 feet[3] January 19, 1977Chicago BullsSan Antonio SpursHemisFair Arena
Magic Johnson84 feet[4] April 23, 1987 (NBA Playoffs)Los Angeles LakersDenver NuggetsThe Forum
LeBron James83 feet[5] January 3, 2007Cleveland CavaliersBoston CelticsTD Banknorth Garden
Herb Williams81 feet[6] [7] January 8, 1986Indiana PacersSacramento KingsMarket Square Arena
Ziaire Williams79 feet[8] January 22, 2023Memphis GrizzliesPhoenix SunsFootprint Center
Zoran Planinić77 feet[9] November 9, 2005New Jersey NetsUtah JazzContinental Airlines Arena
Vince Carter72 feet[10] [11] February 19, 2016Memphis GrizzliesMinnesota TimberwolvesFedExForum
Darius Miller72 feet[12] [13] [14] April 28, 2018 (NBA Playoffs)New Orleans PelicansGolden State WarriorsOracle Arena
Andre Drummond71 feet[15] February 8, 2016Detroit PistonsToronto RaptorsThe Palace of Auburn Hills

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Notes and References

  1. News: Ben. Steele. Bucks' Joe Prunty recalls top Bradley Center memory. April 9, 2018. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. May 21, 2022. August 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220810024522/https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/2018/04/09/bucks-joe-prunty-recalls-top-bradley-center-memory/501266002/. live.
  2. Web site: Carmax Pregame report: Clippers vs. Bucks. January 17, 2009. NBA.com. January 14, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160110024834/http://www.nba.com/clippers/games/pregame_MILLAC_090117.html. January 10, 2016. dead. Clippers guard Baron Davis is credited with making the longest shot in NBA history at The Bradley Center on Feb. 17, 2001 when he buried an 89-foot shot with 0.7 seconds remaining in the third quarter..
  3. Web site: Wallace's toss brings attention to long shots . 2022-05-20 . 2022-05-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220521172921/https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2007/03/31/wallace-s-toss-brings-attention/23695254007/ . live .
  4. Web site: The biggest shots in Lakers playoff history. Los Angeles Times. 2019-03-21. 2019-03-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20190321022117/https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakers-biggest-playoff-shots-pictures-photogallery.html. live.
  5. Web site: Top 5 longest Shots in NBA History . 2019-03-21 . 2019-03-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190321060412/https://www.allaboutbasketball.us/basketball-records/top-5-longest-shots-in-nba-history-2.html . live .
  6. Web site: Herb Williams of the Indiana Pacers sank an 81-foot.... UPI. en. 2019-03-21. 2019-03-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20190321060411/https://www.upi.com/Archives/1986/01/08/Herb-Williams-of-the-Indiana-Pacers-sank-an-81-foot/7954505544400/. live.
  7. Web site: Top 5 longest Shots in NBA History. www.allaboutbasketball.us. 2019-03-21. 2019-03-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20190321060412/https://www.allaboutbasketball.us/basketball-records/top-5-longest-shots-in-nba-history-2.html. live.
  8. Web site: Williams 79' 3PT Jump Bank Shot (3 PTS) . 2023-06-13 . 2023-01-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230123074655/https://www.nba.com/stats/events?CFID=&CFPARAMS=&GameEventID=560&GameID=0022200703&Season=2022-23&flag=1&title=Williams%2079%27%203PT%20Jump%20Bank%20Shot%20%283%20PTS%29 . live .
  9. Web site: Jazz vs Nets, November 9, 2005 . May 20, 2022 . May 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220520114041/https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/pbp/200511090NJN.html . live .
  10. Web site: Timberwolves vs Grizzlies, February 19, 2016 . May 21, 2022 . May 21, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220521192755/https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/pbp/201602190MEM.html . live .
  11. News: Nick. Martin. Memphis Grizzlies' Vince Carter casually drains full-court buzzer-beater. February 20, 2016. The Washington Post. May 21, 2022. December 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221210213817/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2016/02/20/memphis-grizzlies-vince-carter-casually-drains-full-court-buzzer-beater/. live.
  12. Web site: 2018 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 1: Pelicans vs Warriors, April 28, 2018 . June 13, 2023 . August 13, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220813190920/https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/pbp/201804280GSW.html#q2 . live .
  13. Web site: Warriors blow out Pelicans in Game 1 behind dominant second quarter | KNBR . 2023-06-13 . 2018-05-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180501043821/http://www.knbr.com/2018/04/28/warriors-blow-out-pelicans-in-game-1-behind-dominant-second-quarter/ . live .
  14. Web site: Warriors blast Pelicans in Game 1 after record-breaking first half . 2023-06-13 . 2022-05-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220523061153/https://www.nola.com/sports/pelicans/article_5e3eba0c-5441-5578-bc77-ef2389e506c4.html . live .
  15. News: Andre Drummond: a long shot to make such a long shot. February 9, 2016. ESPN.com. May 21, 2022. May 21, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220521170036/https://www.espn.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/114569/andre-drummond-a-longshot-to-make-such-a-long-shot. live.

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