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Heave Records

The best of 36+ feet since 2003

Career Attempts (since 2003)

Stephen Curry: 170 att. (20 md.)
Jamal Crawford: 147 att. (9 md.)
JR Smith: 109 att. (2 md.)
Andre Miller: 107 att. (3 md.)
Raymond Felton: 105 att. (4 md.)
Andre Iguodala: 100 att. (3 md.)
LeBron James: 100 att. (2 md.)
Devin Harris: 98 att. (3 md.)
Steve Blake: 95 att. (3 md.)
Luka Doncic: 89 att. (6 md.)

Career Makes (since 2003)

Trae Young: 20 makes (74 att., 27.0%)
Stephen Curry: 20 makes (170 att., 11.8%)
Damian Lillard: 13 makes (65 att., 20.0%)
Jamal Crawford: 9 makes (147 att., 6.1%)
Jamal Murray: 7 makes (64 att., 10.9%)
Zach Randolph: 7 makes (58 att., 12.1%)
Luka Doncic: 6 makes (89 att., 6.7%)
Nikola Jokić: 6 makes (71 att., 8.5%)
Vince Carter: 6 makes (62 att., 9.7%)
Gilbert Arenas: 5 makes (37 att., 13.5%)

Single Season Records

Most Attempts

Nikola Jokić: 27 att. (2024-25, 3 md.)
Donovan Mitchell: 24 att. (2025-26, 1 md.)
Stephen Curry: 24 att. (2016-17, 1 md.)
Luka Dončić: 23 att. (2025-26, 0 md.)
Derrick Rose: 22 att. (2010-11, 1 md.)
Stephen Curry: 21 att. (2020-21, 2 md.)
Flip Murray: 19 att. (2008-09, 1 md.)
Raymond Felton: 18 att. (2008-09, 1 md.)
JR Smith: 18 att. (2013-14, 0 md.)
Stephen Curry: 18 att. (2015-16, 6 md.)

Most Makes

Stephen Curry: 6 makes (2015-16, 18 att.)
Trae Young: 6 makes (2019-20, 16 att.)
Trae Young: 6 makes (2021-22, 15 att.)
Damian Lillard: 5 makes (2019-20, 9 att.)
Stephen Curry: 4 makes (2024-25, 11 att.)
Damian Lillard: 4 makes (2022-23, 11 att.)
Jamal Murray: 4 makes (2025-26, 12 att.)
Zach Randolph: 3 makes (2014-15, 7 att.)
Luka Doncic: 3 makes (2018-19, 18 att.)
Trae Young: 3 makes (2022-23, 7 att.)

Most Distance

Nikola Jokić: 1,635ft (2024-25, 27 att., 3 md.)
Luka Dončić: 1,483ft (2025-26, 23 att., 0 md.)
Donovan Mitchell: 1,290ft (2025-26, 24 att., 1 md.)
Stephen Curry: 1,267ft (2016-17, 24 att., 1 md.)
Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 1,079ft (2025-26, 18 att., 1 md.)
Derrick Rose: 1,072ft (2010-11, 22 att., 1 md.)
Stephen Curry: 973ft (2020-21, 21 att., 2 md.)
Luka Doncic: 949ft (2018-19, 18 att., 3 md.)
Stephen Curry: 932ft (2015-16, 18 att., 6 md.)
Flip Murray: 917ft (2008-09, 19 att., 1 md.)

Single-Game Player Heaves

Flip Murray (ATL): 3 att. (12-27-2008 @ CHI)
Trae Young (ATL): 3 att. (1 md.) (10-21-2018 @ CLE) Watch
Miles Bridges (CHA): 3 att. (12-01-2021 @ MIL)
Kyle Kuzma (WAS): 3 att. (1 md.) (01-16-2023 @ GSW) Watch
Luka Dončić (LAL): 3 att. (11-12-2025 @ OKC) Watch

Most Heave Makes

Trae Young (ATL): 2 makes (01-03-2022 @ POR) Watch

Single-Game Team Heaves

22 games tied with 4 heaves
Brooklyn Nets @ Boston Celtics (03-26-2004)
Chucky Atkins (2), Aaron Williams, Tamar Slay
Los Angeles Lakers @ Utah Jazz (01-03-2006)
Brian Cook, Deron Williams, Devean George, Smush Parker
Boston Celtics @ Detroit Pistons (01-16-2006)
Delonte West, Kendrick Perkins, Orien Greene, Tayshaun Prince
LA Clippers @ New York Knicks (02-10-2013)
Carmelo Anthony (2), Lamar Odom, Raymond Felton
Indiana Pacers @ Detroit Pistons (03-15-2014)
Paul George (2), Brandon Jennings, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Denver Nuggets (02-01-2018)
Trey Lyles (2), Raymond Felton, Will Barton
Atlanta Hawks @ New York Knicks (02-04-2018)
Dennis Schroder, Frank Ntilikina, Marco Belinelli, Michael Beasley
Philadelphia 76ers @ Charlotte Hornets (03-19-2019)
Kemba Walker (2), Devonte' Graham, Miles Bridges
Utah Jazz @ Golden State Warriors (11-11-2019)
Draymond Green, Jeff Green, Ky Bowman, Mike Conley
Golden State Warriors @ Brooklyn Nets (12-22-2020)
Stephen Curry (2), Dennis Schroder, Donte DiVincenzo
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Denver Nuggets (01-19-2021)
Alekesej Pokusevski, Hamidou Diallo, Josh Hall, Luguentz Dort
Charlotte Hornets @ Milwaukee Bucks (12-01-2021)
Miles Bridges (3), LaMelo Ball
Milwaukee Bucks @ Cleveland Cavaliers (11-04-2024)
AJ Green (2 att.), Damian Lillard, Ty Jerome
LA Clippers @ Golden State Warriors (04-13-2025)
Bogdan Bogdanović, Gary Payton II, Norman Powell, Stephen Curry
Boston Celtics @ Brooklyn Nets (01-23-2026)
Anfernee Simons, Day'Ron Sharpe, Egor Dëmin, Payton Pritchard
Sacramento Kings @ Washington Wizards (02-01-2026)
AJ Johnson, Kyshawn George, Will Riley, Zach LaVine
Los Angeles Clippers @ Phoenix Suns (02-01-2026)
Brook Lopez, Collin Gillespie, John Collins, Jordan Miller
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Memphis Grizzlies (02-02-2026)
Anthony Edwards, Cedric Coward, Naz Reid, Olivier-Maxence Prosper
Boston Celtics @ Cleveland Cavaliers (03-08-2026)
Derrick White, Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson, Keon Ellis
San Antonio Spurs @ Los Angeles Clippers (03-16-2026)
Derrick Jones Jr (2), Bennedict Mathurin, De'Aaron Fox
Atlanta Hawks @ Dallas Mavericks (03-18-2026)
Jonathan Kuminga, Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall, Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Milwaukee Bucks @ Phoenix Suns (03-21-2026)
AJ Green, Collin Gillespie, Jamaree Bouyea, Kyle Kuzma

Longest Made

82ft • LeBron James Watch
01-03-2007 • @ BOS
82ft • Vince Carter Watch
02-19-2016 • @ MIN
79ft • Ziaire Williams Watch
01-22-2023 • @ PHX
76ft • Zoran Planinic Watch
11-09-2005 • @ UTA
74ft • Jonathan Kuminga Watch
03-18-2026 • @ DAL
73ft • Andre Miller Watch
04-02-2006 • @ DAL
71ft • Jose Calderon
04-16-2008 • @ CHI
71ft • Andre Drummond Watch
02-08-2016 • @ TOR
70ft • Josh Howard
04-05-2009 • @ PHX
69ft • Brian Cardinal
01-03-2004 • @ DET

Most Attempts in a Day (NBA)

17 attempts (04-10-2026) 17 att. (04-10-2026)
Ayo Dosunmu (2), Adama Bal, Anthony Black, Baylor Scheierman, Coby White, Jalen Wilson, Jordan Miller, Keshad Johnson, LeBron James, Luke Kennard, Malachi Smith, Max Strus, Nolan Traore, Obi Toppin, Payton Pritchard, Rayan Rupert
16 attempts (04-13-2011) 16 att. (04-13-2011)
Armon Johnson, Chuck Hayes, D.J. Augustin, Darnell Jackson, DeMar DeRozan, Derrick Rose, Dorell Wright, James Posey, Jason Terry, Jodie Meeks, John Wall, Jrue Holiday, Marcus Thornton, O.J. Mayo, Stephen Curry, Willie Green
16 attempts (01-15-2026) 16 att. (01-15-2026)
Santi Aldama (2), Amen Thompson, Anfernee Simons, Ausar Thompson, Jeff Green, Kasparas Jakučionis, Kyle Kuzma, Marcus Smart, Moritz Wagner, Moussa Cisse, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Norman Powell, Royce O'Neale, Ryan Rollins, Stephen Curry
16 attempts (02-11-2026) 16 att. (02-11-2026)
Bennedict Mathurin, Brandin Podziemski, Brandon Miller, Bruce Brown, Cam Spencer, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Collier, Isaiah Joe, Jaime Jaquez Jr, Jalen Wilson, Jay Huff, Nolan Traore, Patrick Williams, Royce O'Neale, Sharife Cooper, Tyrese Maxey
15 attempts (01-24-2007) 15 att. (01-24-2007)
Jamal Crawford (2), LeBron James (2), Al Harrington, Antoine Walker, Bobby Jackson, Chauncey Billups, Chucky Atkins, Devin Brown, Jarrett Jack, Luther Head, Martell Webster, Royal Ivey, Tayshaun Prince
15 attempts (03-16-2012) 15 att. (03-16-2012)
AJ Price, Andrea Bargnani, Brandon Jennings, Brandon Knight, Chris Duhon, DeJuan Blair, Dorell Wright, George Hill, Gerald Green, Hedo Turkoglu, Lazar Hayward, Luol Deng, Marquis Daniels, Mike Conley, Shannon Brown
15 attempts (11-12-2025) 15 att. (11-12-2025)
Luka Dončić (3), Anthony Black, Ayo Dosunmu, Cedric Coward, Devin Booker, Jordan Miller, Josh Minott, Kris Murray, Liam McNeeley, Naji Marshall, Nikola Jović, Tre Mann, Vít Krejčí
14 attempts (04-20-2005) 14 att. (04-20-2005)
Travis Best (2), Carlos Delfino, Chucky Atkins, Darrell Armstrong, Donta Smith, Howard Eisley, Jeff Foster, Jerry Stackhouse, Kobe Bryant, Quentin Richardson, Quinton Ross, Ricky Davis, Sam Cassell
14 attempts (01-27-2008) 14 att. (01-27-2008)
Baron Davis (2), Joe Johnson (2), Antawn Jamison, Beno Udrih, Bonzi Wells, Boris Diaw, Caron Butler, Daniel Gibson, Josh Howard, Keith Bogans, Tracy McGrady, Tyronn Lue
14 attempts (02-22-2008) 14 att. (02-22-2008)
Andre Iguodala, Baron Davis, Bostjan Nachbar, Chauncey Billups, Deron Williams, JR Smith, Jose Calderon, Linas Kleiza, Rajon Rondo, Roger Mason Jr., Ronnie Brewer, Rudy Gay, Tony Allen, Zach Randolph

Most Heave Distance in a Day (NBA)

1,079ft (04-10-2026) 1,079ft (04-10-2026)
Ayo Dosunmu (2) - 135ft, LeBron James - 81ft, Coby White - 79ft, Jalen Wilson - 78ft, Anthony Black - 78ft, Rayan Rupert - 75ft, Keshad Johnson - 70ft, Max Strus - 62ft, Payton Pritchard - 61ft, Obi Toppin - 61ft, Jordan Miller - 60ft, Adama Bal - 53ft, Baylor Scheierman - 53ft, Malachi Smith - 53ft, Nolan Traore - 41ft, Luke Kennard - 39ft
945ft (01-15-2026) 945ft (01-15-2026)
Santi Aldama (2) - 125ft, Ausar Thompson - 78ft, Ryan Rollins - 72ft, Amen Thompson - 68ft, Kyle Kuzma - 66ft, Nickeil Alexander-Walker - 64ft, Kasparas Jakučionis - 62ft, Moussa Cisse - 62ft, Royce O'Neale - 61ft, Marcus Smart - 61ft, Anfernee Simons - 49ft, Norman Powell - 47ft, Stephen Curry - 45ft, Moritz Wagner - 43ft, Jeff Green - 43ft
893ft (02-11-2026) 893ft (02-11-2026)
Brandin Podziemski - 81ft, Sharife Cooper - 69ft, Isaiah Joe - 69ft, Cason Wallace - 67ft, Patrick Williams - 62ft, Bruce Brown - 56ft, Bennedict Mathurin - 56ft, Brandon Miller - 55ft, Cam Spencer - 54ft, Jalen Wilson - 54ft, Jaime Jaquez Jr - 54ft, Jay Huff - 52ft, Nolan Traore - 47ft, Tyrese Maxey - 41ft, Royce O'Neale - 39ft, Isaiah Collier - 39ft
880ft (11-12-2025) 880ft (11-12-2025)
Luka Dončić (3) - 205ft, Nikola Jović - 83ft, Anthony Black - 76ft, Naji Marshall - 68ft, Ayo Dosunmu - 64ft, Devin Booker - 61ft, Kris Murray - 57ft, Vít Krejčí - 52ft, Cedric Coward - 49ft, Josh Minott - 45ft, Liam McNeeley - 43ft, Jordan Miller - 41ft, Tre Mann - 37ft
814ft (03-25-2026) 814ft (03-25-2026)
Nikola Jokić (2) - 141ft, Corey Kispert - 76ft, Luka Dončić - 69ft, De'Anthony Melton - 68ft, Jayson Tatum - 66ft, Thanasis Antetokounmpo - 61ft, Cody Williams - 56ft, Cedric Coward - 56ft, Payton Pritchard - 49ft, Donovan Mitchell - 47ft, Joel Embiid - 44ft, Tyler Herro - 43ft, Ousmane Dieng - 39ft
810ft (04-12-2026) 810ft (04-12-2026)
Keldon Johnson - 79ft, Ousmane Dieng - 79ft, LeBron James - 75ft, Tyrese Proctor - 75ft, Enrique Freeman - 74ft, Tre Jones - 68ft, Kyle Lowry - 64ft, Jaylon Tyson - 52ft, Pacôme Dadiet - 49ft, Buddy Hield - 41ft, De'Aaron Fox - 39ft, Brandon Miller - 39ft, Rob Dillingham - 38ft, JD Davison - 37ft
806ft (12-26-2025) 806ft (12-26-2025)
Santi Aldama - 81ft, Nikola Jović - 81ft, Caris LeVert - 78ft, Jordan Poole - 77ft, Khris Middleton - 75ft, Derrick White - 71ft, Paolo Banchero - 68ft, Jase Richardson - 67ft, Dillon Brooks - 63ft, Kyle Kuzma - 58ft, Jarace Walker - 47ft, Brandon Miller - 40ft
805ft (10-27-2025) 805ft (10-27-2025)
Nikola Jokić - 78ft, Cade Cunningham - 73ft, Jordan Poole - 72ft, Royce O'Neale - 69ft, Anthony Black - 63ft, Bruce Brown - 63ft, Michael Porter Jr. - 57ft, Jaylen Wells - 50ft, Austin Reaves - 49ft, Nolan Traore - 48ft, Terance Mann - 47ft, Jalen Suggs - 46ft, Walter Clayton Jr. - 46ft, P.J. Washington - 42ft
793ft (04-13-2011) 793ft (04-13-2011)
Chuck Hayes - 77ft, Dorell Wright - 66ft, O.J. Mayo - 63ft, Jrue Holiday - 56ft, John Wall - 54ft, Darnell Jackson - 51ft, Armon Johnson - 49ft, D.J. Augustin - 49ft, Stephen Curry - 47ft, DeMar DeRozan - 44ft, Derrick Rose - 42ft, Jason Terry - 42ft, Willie Green - 42ft, James Posey - 38ft, Marcus Thornton - 37ft, Jodie Meeks - 36ft
779ft (04-20-2005) 779ft (04-20-2005)
Travis Best (2) - 108ft, Sam Cassell - 76ft, Kobe Bryant - 70ft, Carlos Delfino - 65ft, Quentin Richardson - 64ft, Chucky Atkins - 62ft, Jerry Stackhouse - 61ft, Darrell Armstrong - 56ft, Quinton Ross - 54ft, Donta Smith - 43ft, Jeff Foster - 43ft, Ricky Davis - 39ft, Howard Eisley - 38ft

Court Position Bias

Players with the strongest left/right heave preference (30+ attempts since 2003). Average horizontal position from center court (negative = left, positive = right).

Right Heaver: Al Harrington (31 attempts) (31 att.)
29.0% left, 71.0% right • Avg: Right 6.9ft
Right Heaver: Tyrese Haliburton (49 attempts) (49 att.)
42.9% left, 55.1% right • Avg: Right 6.4ft
Right Heaver: Coby White (30 attempts) (30 att.)
43.3% left, 53.3% right • Avg: Right 6.3ft
Left Heaver: Jason Williams (46 attempts) (46 att.)
65.2% left, 32.6% right • Avg: Left 5.9ft
Right Heaver: Ja Morant (41 attempts) (41 att.)
46.3% left, 51.2% right • Avg: Right 5.9ft
Right Heaver: Leandro Barbosa (48 attempts) (48 att.)
35.4% left, 56.2% right • Avg: Right 5.4ft
Right Heaver: Miles Bridges (44 attempts) (44 att.)
36.4% left, 54.5% right • Avg: Right 5.2ft
Right Heaver: Tyrese Maxey (32 attempts) (32 att.)
50.0% left, 46.9% right • Avg: Right 5.2ft
Left Heaver: Trevor Ariza (39 attempts) (39 att.)
61.5% left, 28.2% right • Avg: Left 4.9ft
Left Heaver: Deron Williams (55 attempts) (55 att.)
69.1% left, 23.6% right • Avg: Left 4.8ft

Single-Game Heave Distance

243ft (Atlanta Hawks @ Dallas Mavericks, 03-18-2026) Boxscore →
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (58ft, Q1, 0s), Naji Marshall (45ft, Q2, 0s), Jonathan Kuminga (75ft, Q3, 1s), Klay Thompson (64ft, Q3, 0s)
238ft (Minnesota Timberwolves @ Memphis Grizzlies, 02-02-2026) Boxscore →
Naz Reid (59ft, Q1, 0s), Cedric Coward (51ft, Q2, 0s), Olivier-Maxence Prosper (74ft, Q3, 0s), Anthony Edwards (53ft, Q4, 0s)
236ft (Milwaukee Bucks @ Phoenix Suns, 03-21-2026) Boxscore →
Collin Gillespie (64ft, Q1, 0s), Kyle Kuzma (51ft, Q2, 3s), Jamaree Bouyea (84ft, Q2, 0s), AJ Green (38ft, Q3, 0s)

Longest Streaks Without Made Heave

Consecutive Days Without Made Heave (Leaguewide)

2019-20: 143 days (03-12-2020 to 08-01-2020) *COVID shutdown
2018-19: 40 days (01-17-2019 to 02-25-2019)
2014-15: 37 days (11-29-2014 to 01-04-2015)
2004-05: 34 days (11-06-2004 to 12-09-2004)
2006-07: 29 days (11-02-2006 to 11-30-2006)
2012-13: 28 days (12-29-2012 to 01-25-2013)
2025-26: 26 days (04-21-2026 to 05-16-2026)
2013-14: 25 days (03-02-2014 to 03-26-2014)
2023-24: 25 days (01-05-2024 to 01-29-2024)
2011-12: 24 days (03-27-2012 to 04-19-2012)

Most Heaves in a Half

4 Heaves (Milwaukee Bucks @ Cleveland Cavaliers, 11-04-2024) Boxscore →
Damian Lillard (38ft), Ty Jerome (54ft), AJ Green (36ft), AJ Green (52ft)