The following list shows successful field goals by National Basketball Association (NBA) players during a regular season or playoff game, shot from a known distance of at least from the basket. These attempts are generally buzzer beaters when there is not enough time left on the clock to pass or dribble the ball further upcourt for a closer and easier shot attempt. Baron Davis holds the record for longest NBA field goal; on February 17, 2001, as a member of the Charlotte Hornets, he successfully made an 89-foot shot while visiting the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center. Player Distance DateTeamOpponentVenueBaron Davis89 feet February 17, 2001Charlotte HornetsMilwaukee BucksBradley CenterNorm Van Lier84 feet January 19, 1977Chicago BullsSan Antonio SpursHemisFair ArenaMagic Johnson84 feetApril 23, 1987 (playoffs)Los Angeles LakersDenver NuggetsThe ForumLeBron James83 feetJanuary 3, 2007Cleveland CavaliersBoston CelticsTD Banknorth GardenHerb Williams81 feetJanuary 8, 1986Indiana PacersSacramento KingsMarket Square ArenaZiaire Williams79 feetJanuary 22, 2023Memphis GrizzliesPhoenix SunsFootprint CenterZoran Planinić77 feetNovember 9, 2005New Jersey NetsUtah JazzContinental Airlines ArenaJonathan Kuminga75 feetMarch 18, 2026Atlanta HawksDallas MavericksAmerican Airlines CenterVince Carter72 feetFebruary 19, 2016Memphis GrizzliesMinnesota TimberwolvesFedExForumDarius Miller72 feetApril 28, 2018 (playoffs)New Orleans PelicansGolden State WarriorsOracle ArenaAndre Drummond71 feetFebruary 8, 2016Detroit PistonsToronto RaptorsThe Palace of Auburn Hills
See also NBA records Notable half-court shots List of Hail Mary passes in American football, shows some of the longest touchdowns in NFL history
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