Theo Maledon sets Thunder rookie season 3-point record
If it wasn’t apparent already, the future is bright for Oklahoma City.
It was especially true Sunday night, when Thunder guard Theo Maledon tacked on three more 3-pointers to set the rookie record for most 3-point field goals in a season.
Maledon’s final 3-pointer of the night, which cut the Phoenix lead to just three with 1.1 left to play, was his 96th of the season.
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“It’s definitely humbling,” Maledon said of earning the record. “I’m really blessed to being able to achieve that, but I think what matters most to me is winning.”
Alex Abrines previously held the record with 94 in 68 games.
Maledon accomplished the feat in a shortened season, in just 59 games, a testament to the ever-changing NBA and its lengthening shots.
Drafted at No. 34 overall, Maledon has performed well above where he was originally selected.
The 19-year-old guard is averaging 9.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game this season. Amongst rookie’s, he ranks ninth in points, eighth in three-pointers made, 21st in rebounds and fifth in assists per game.
