List of longest NBA field goals

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 70 feet (21 m) 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]

PlayerDistanceDateTeamOpponentVenue
Baron Davis89 feet[2][3]February 17, 2001Charlotte HornetsMilwaukee BucksBradley Center
Norm Van Lier84 feet[4]January 19, 1977Chicago BullsSan Antonio SpursHemisFair Arena
Magic Johnson84 feet[5][6][7]April 23, 1987 (playoffs)Los Angeles LakersDenver NuggetsThe Forum
LeBron James83 feet[8]January 3, 2007Cleveland CavaliersBoston CelticsTD Banknorth Garden
Herb Williams81 feet[8][9][10]January 8, 1986Indiana PacersSacramento KingsMarket Square Arena
Ziaire Williams79 feet[11]January 22, 2023Memphis GrizzliesPhoenix SunsFootprint Center
Zoran Planinić77 feet[12]November 9, 2005New Jersey NetsUtah JazzContinental Airlines Arena
Jonathan Kuminga75 feet[13]March 18, 2026Atlanta HawksDallas MavericksAmerican Airlines Center
Vince Carter72 feet[14][15]February 19, 2016Memphis GrizzliesMinnesota TimberwolvesFedExForum
Darius Miller72 feet[16][17][18]April 28, 2018 (playoffs)New Orleans PelicansGolden State WarriorsOracle Arena
Andre Drummond71 feet[19]February 8, 2016Detroit PistonsToronto RaptorsThe Palace of Auburn Hills

See also

References

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