Kyle Korver has always been known as one of the league’s more consistent three-point shooters throughout his NBA career.
Now in his 12th season, he seems to be getting better with age.
Korver is shooting 52.9 percent from three-point distance so far this season, after finishing at 45.7 percent last year, which was good enough for second overall behind Jose Calderon.
But beyond the high percentage, Korver’s consistency is something to be marveled at. And he’s approaching an NBA record that will reflect it if he can simply hit a single three-point shot in each of his next two games.
From Jeff Zilgitt of USA Today:Korver has made a three-pointer in 87 consecutive regular-season games and he’s two games and two three-pointers shy of tying Dana Barros’ record of 89 set in the 1994-95 and 1995-96 seasons. ...
Korver can tie Barros with a three-pointer Tuesday against the Orlando Magic and another Wednesday at the Houston Rockets. He can break the record Friday at home against the Dallas Mavericks. ...
“One of the things that is unnoticed is how hard he works when he’s on the court to find open spots,” Ferry told USA TODAY Sports. “He’s in tremendous physical condition. He’s a better athlete than people understand. He can really run. That allows him to get to spots and to find openings.”
SportVu has the data to prove it. Korver is among the league leaders is distance traveled (34.4 miles) and distance traveled per 48 minutes (3.5 miles).
The fact that everyone knows Korver is looking for the three and yet he still manages to get good open looks is a testament to his work ethic, as well as his quick release and ability to knock down shots that are contested at a very high percentage.
The game’s best players and number one options on their respective teams would never be able to secure a record like this, considering all the attention the defense pays them to make other players step up on a nightly basis. It takes a player like Korver to be able to get loose on the perimeter consistently to have a shot at it, but the skill required to achieve it still makes it an extremely impressive accomplishment.
