NBA History: 5 centers with the most 3-pointers made 

#3 Marc Gasol - 431

Marc Gasol watches on during an NBA game.

Former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marc Gasol has made almost 450 three-pointers during his career. The Spaniard wasn't always a high-volume shooter from long range. It's a skill he developed late in his career, especially during the 2016-17 season.

In his last five seasons, Gasol has shot at 37.7% from the three-point range. He has done so, attempting almost three shots per game. These are remarkable numbers for a 7' 1" center. He has seen his production take a hit in the last few years, though. But he remains a lethal threat because of his high basketball IQ and efficient shooting from long range.

Marc Gasol trying out for the 3-PT contest 🤔 pic.twitter.com/Ar7IG0rKZJ

— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 21, 2017

That has also helped him stay relevant in the league despite being 36. A title-contending team like the LA Lakers opting to sign him last season is a great testament to Gasol's pedigree.

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#2 Nikola Vucevic - 452

Nikola Vucevic in action during an NBA game.

Nikola Vucevic took time to make his mark in the NBA. But at 30, he is now one of the best centers in the league. The Chicago Bulls big man made his debut All-Star game appearance this year.

Like Embiid, Vucevic is also one of the most versatile bigs in the NBA. He can score from all three levels. That has helped him become a highly efficient scorer in the last few seasons. Vucevic has actively attempted long-range shots at a high frequency since the 2017-18 NBA campaign.

The best of Nikola Vucevic with the Chicago Bulls so far 💪 pic.twitter.com/tpCVtH7sem

— NBA UK (@NBAUK) September 3, 2021

The ten-season veteran shot a career-best 40% from the 3-point line last season. He did so while attempting 6.3 shots per game, which makes him one of the most efficient high-volume three-point shooting centers in the NBA.

Vucevic recorded a whopping 176 3-point field goals last season, swelling his overall career tally past 450.

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#1 Brook Lopez - 633

Brook Lopez in action during an NBA game.

Brook Lopez is arguably one of the most underrated big men in the NBA. But Lopez is quite efficient at both ends of the floor, which is evidenced by his numbers.

He has averaged 16.5 points per game during his career on 49/34/79 shooting splits. Lopez has also recorded 1.8 blocks per contest in over 850 career games. He recently won his first NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Lopez played a key role for the team, especially with his 3-point shooting and rim protection.

Brook Lopez really went 4-4 from 3 in the first quarter. (via @NBA)pic.twitter.com/xfwxy3jh5h

— Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) January 27, 2019

Lopez wasn't an effective 3-point shooter when he arrived in the league. But the 2016-17 season saw a huge spike in his attempts per game from the deep. Since then, he has converted 34.4% of his shots from long range, doing so on five attempts per contest.

With over 600 3-point field goals, Lopez has the most 3-point field goals by any center in the history of the NBA. He has averaged 126 threes in the last five seasons. If he continues at the same pace for a few years, Lopez could breach the 1000-mark.