Isaiah Joe Is Off To A Historic Shooting Start For The Thunder
Isaiah Joe Is Off To A Historic Shooting Start For The Thunder
Isaiah Joe is taking and making threes at a nearly unprecedented rate to begin the season. Mat Issa breaks down the historic numbers.

While the 2025-26 NBA season may now be in full swing, there isn’t enough of a sample size to live and die by the numbers. Still, there are some data points worth highlighting, one of which belongs to the reigning champions’ long-range marksman, Oklahoma City Thunder wing Isaiah Joe.

Since joining the Thunder in 2022, Joe has hit 41.3 percent of his 3-point shots. It’s the sixth-best mark among players who have appeared in at least 200 games during that time. And to start this season, Joe continues to knock down threes at an excellent rate (42.3 percent).

But what really stands out is the number of attempts Joe is taking. He’s averaging 8.7 3-point attempts per game, which is tied for 10th in the entire NBA. However, Joe only plays 24.5 minutes per game. This context matters.

When adjusting for pace, Joe is neck and neck with Stephen Curry for the top spot (minimum five games played). Joe attempts 17.1 threes per 100 possessions while Curry is at 17.3. To put some color on those numbers, that means nearly 20 percent of the Thunder’s possessions with Joe on the floor include him shooting a three.

Historically speaking, if Joe continues to fire threes at the same clip he has to start the season, it would be the third-highest volume season on record (second if he surpasses Curry).

Авторское резюме: Исайя Джо демонстрирует историческую скорость подъема в дальних бросках; его объем и процент попаданий указывают на потенциально уникальный сезон для Thunder и его роли в нападении команды.

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