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Top 10 3-Point Shooters in Orlando Magic history

By Sam Skubala

Dec 23, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Evan Fournier (10) shoots a layup over Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the fourth quarter at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Houston Rockets 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Evan Fournier (10) shoots a layup over Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the fourth quarter at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Houston Rockets 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jameer Nelson, Orlando Magic, George Hill, Indiana Pacers
Feb 9, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson (14) shoots over Indiana Pacers point guard George Hill (3) during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Jameer Nelson (2005-14)

Per Game Table
Season Tm G MP FG% 3P 3PA 3P% eFG% PTS
2004-05 ORL 79 20.4 .455 0.6 1.8 .312 .490 8.7
2005-06 ORL 62 28.8 .483 1.1 2.7 .424 .531 14.6
2006-07 ORL 77 30.3 .430 0.8 2.5 .335 .467 13.0
2007-08 ORL 69 28.4 .469 0.9 2.2 .416 .522 10.9
2008-09 ORL 42 31.2 .503 2.0 4.3 .453 .580 16.7
2009-10 ORL 65 28.6 .449 1.3 3.5 .381 .510 12.6
2010-11 ORL 76 30.5 .446 1.6 3.9 .401 .517 13.1
2011-12 ORL 57 29.9 .427 1.5 4.1 .377 .499 11.9
2012-13 ORL 56 35.3 .392 2.2 6.3 .341 .470 14.7
2013-14 ORL 68 32.0 .394 2.0 5.8 .348 .485 12.1
Career 753 28.5 .437 1.3 3.6 .368 .501 12.0
10 seasons ORL 651 29.2 .442 1.3 3.6 .374 .504 12.6

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 9/3/2016.

A longtime fan favorite in the City Beautiful, Jameer Nelson was a steady presence at the starting point guard spot for 10 seasons prior to his departure to the Dallas Mavericks.

Aside from being a decent playmaker who was able to become an effective presence despite being undersized, Nelson was also a competent 3-point shooter.

Shooting 37.4 percent across his time in Central Florida. Nelson’s best 3-point shooting season was undoubtedly in 2009, where he hit the three-ball at a 45.3 percent clip on 4.3 attempts. This, along with headline stats of 16.7 points and 5.4 assists per game helped propel Nelson into his one-and-only All Star appearance, although an unfortunate injury forced him out of the game itself.

But this was not the only time Nelson impressed from beyond the arc. He shot better than 40 percent three further times — in 2006 (42.4 percent on 2.7 attempts), 2008 (41.6 percent on 2.2 attempts) and 2011 (40.1 percent on 3.9 attempts).

Nelson will go down in the history books as someone who gave his all for the Orlando Magic, and this includes in his efforts from beyond the arc.

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