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As I sit here watching the Golden State Warriors game while checking the latest PVL volleyball highlights, I can't help but marvel at how three-point shooting has completely transformed basketball. The streak that currently stands at 18 in a row after winning bronze in the PVL on Tour can be stretched to 19 in three days' time - that kind of consistency is exactly what separates good shooters from legendary ones in the NBA too. This season's three-point race has been particularly fascinating, with several players putting up numbers that would have been unimaginable just a decade ago.

Stephen Curry continues to defy age and expectations, maintaining his position as the gold standard for long-range shooting. Through 45 games this season, he's averaging 4.9 made threes per game at a 42.3% clip - just insane efficiency considering the degree of difficulty on most of his attempts. What many casual fans don't realize is that Curry isn't just taking open catch-and-shoot opportunities; nearly 68% of his three-point makes come off the dribble or with a defender closing out. I've been tracking his movement without the ball, and the sheer distance he covers per possession would exhaust most marathon runners. There's a reason coaches study his footage religiously - he's revolutionized how we think about shooting range and shot selection.

Meanwhile, Luka Dončić has been absolutely unconscious from deep this year, connecting on 4.1 threes per game while shouldering one of the heaviest usage rates in league history at 38.2%. Watching Luka work is like witnessing a master chess player who happens to be 6'7" - he manipulates defenses with his pace and vision before launching from distances that would make most coaches pull their hair out. I actually think his step-back three might be the most unguardable move in basketball today, even more so than Durant's mid-range game or Embiid's post work. The Mavericks' offensive system perfectly complements his skills, constantly creating those favorable matchups where he can either drive past bigger defenders or shoot over smaller ones.

What surprises me most about this season's three-point landscape is how Buddy Hield has quietly been one of the most consistent volume shooters. Now with the 76ers, he's knocking down 3.8 threes per game at 39.1%, and his quick release remains textbook perfection. I've always admired shooters who don't need plays called for them to be effective, and Hield exemplifies that catch-and-shoot excellence. His movement reminds me of Ray Allen in his prime - constantly reading defensive rotations, finding soft spots in coverage, and being ready to fire in the blink of an eye. The chemistry he's developing with Tyrese Maxey could make Philadelphia's backcourt absolutely lethal come playoff time.

The evolution of the big man shooter continues to amaze me too. Karl-Anthony Towns is attempting 5.2 threes per game and making them at 41.7% - numbers that would be impressive for a guard, let alone a seven-footer. When I watch Minnesota's offense, Towns' shooting creates so many driving lanes for Anthony Edwards that it almost feels unfair. Defenders have to respect KAT's range out to 30 feet, which completely warps traditional defensive schemes. We're seeing more centers develop this skill, but nobody does it with Towns' combination of volume and efficiency.

As we approach the business end of the season, I'm particularly intrigued to see if Curry can maintain his lead in the three-point race. The Warriors' offensive system is perfectly tailored to his strengths, and they'll need every one of his makes to secure playoff positioning in the crowded Western Conference. Meanwhile, dark horses like Desmond Bane and Jalen Brunson continue to impress with their improved shooting, proving that elite three-point proficiency is no longer a specialty skill but a fundamental requirement for NBA success. The three-point revolution shows no signs of slowing down, and honestly, as both an analyst and fan, I couldn't be more excited about where this is heading.