When you get right down to it, 3-pointers are the showstoppers in Basketball, and what else can really get the crowd going other than a long range 3-pointer from downtown. But, have you ever wondered which team and fans paid the most for their 3-pointers during the 2021-22 season?
Which NBA teams paid the most per 3-pointer?
Thanks to the analysis of active player salaries and 2021/22 season statistics, new research from Bookmakers.com has revealed which NBA team spent the most money on each 3-pointer during the 2021/22 NBA season. The rankings are as follows:
| Rank | Team | Cost of a 3-pointer | Cost of a point | Cost of a Win |
| 1 | Brooklyn Nets | $167,936 | $17,051 | $3,587,719 |
| 2 | LA Clippers | $157,109 | $18,503 | $3,916,505 |
| 3 | Philadelphia 76ers | $152,873 | $16,110 | $2,847,642 |
| 4 | Chicago Bulls | $152,333 | $14,514 | $2,887,696 |
| 5 | New Orleans Pelicans | $151,896 | $14,796 | $3,683,471 |
| 6 | LA Lakers | $150,208 | $16,047 | $4,469,821 |
| 7 | Golden State Warriors | $148,973 | $19,248 | $3,305,516 |
| 8 | Washington Wizards | $146,469 | $14,142 | $3,598,961 |
| 9 | Phoenix Suns | $138,420 | $13,980 | $2,056,841 |
| 10 | Sacramento Kings | $136,267 | $14,116 | $4,256,077 |
| 11 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $136,142 | $14,678 | $2,948,705 |
| 12 | Milwaukee Bucks | $133,549 | $16,260 | $3,019,253 |
| 13 | Toronto Raptors | $133,473 | $14,567 | $2,722,298 |
| 14 | Denver Nuggets | $130,961 | $14,721 | $2,834,754 |
| 15 | Atlanta Hawks | $127,120 | $14,368 | $3,121,840 |
| 16 | Utah Jazz | $123,777 | $15,838 | $3,011,071 |
| 17 | Indiana Pacers | $122,807 | $13,396 | $4,897,528 |
| 18 | Boston Celtics | $121,472 | $14,382 | $2,584,254 |
| 19 | Miami Heat | $116,769 | $14,418 | $2,454,355 |
| 20 | Minnesota Timberwolves | $112,124 | $14,282 | $2,951,793 |
| 21 | Orlando Magic | $111,141 | $12,991 | $5,046,833 |
| 22 | Portland Trail Blazers | $110,511 | $13,232 | $4,268,986 |
| 23 | Dallas Mavericks | $107,613 | $13,036 | $2,220,548 |
| 24 | Memphis Grizzlies | $104,041 | $10,371 | $1,755,694 |
| 25 | Houston Rockets | $102,053 | $12,534 | $5,638,442 |
| 26 | New York Knicks | $102,029 | $12,644 | $2,983,666 |
| 27 | Charlotte Hornets | $96,341 | $11,644 | $2,560,882 |
| 28 | Detroit Pistons | $90,311 | $9,718 | $3,632,081 |
| 29 | San Antonio Spurs | $86,339 | $8,607 | $2,348,918 |
| 30 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $47,563 | $5,541 | $1,963,967 |
The Brooklyn Nets paid the most per 3-pointer over the course of last season, with their successful 3-point shots coming in at an average cost of $167,936, the highest in the league. The LA Clippers came in second place, with their 3-pointers costing them $157,109 on average, and the Philadelphia 76ers placed third, with their 3-pointers coming in at $152,873 on average.
The Oklahoma City Thunder got the best 3-pointer return for their money, with their successful 3-point shots costing them an average of just $47,563. The San Antonio Spurs managed a great return on their salary bill, which resulted in their 3-pointers costing them $86,339 on average. The Detroit Pistons had the third best return for their money, with their 3-pointers costing them $90,311 on average.
Which NBA fans paid the most per 3-pointer?
With regards to the fans’ perspective, based on the average price of a ticket and home game statistics during the 2021 season, the research also revealed the cost of a 3-pointer for the fans at the game (assuming all home games were attended):
| Rank | Team | Cost of a 3-pointer | Cost of a point | Cost of a Win |
| 1 | LA Lakers | $8.02 | $4.21 | $923 |
| 2 | Golden State Warriors | $6.69 | $4.05 | $606 |
| 3 | Brooklyn Nets | $4.58 | $2.19 | $496 |
| 4 | LA Clippers | $4.39 | $2.43 | $438 |
| 5 | New York Knicks | $4.19 | $2.46 | $629 |
| 6 | San Antonio Spurs | $3.35 | $1.56 | $454 |
| 7 | Toronto Raptors | $3.21 | $1.61 | $306 |
| 8 | Houston Rockets | $2.87 | $1.69 | $704 |
| 9 | Philadelphia 76ers | $2.81 | $1.36 | $256 |
| 10 | Chicago Bulls | $2.75 | $1.16 | $202 |
| 11 | Boston Celtics | $2.69 | $1.39 | $226 |
| 12 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $2.44 | $1.31 | $468 |
| 13 | Denver Nuggets | $2.34 | $1.34 | $275 |
| 14 | Miami Heat | $2.23 | $1.35 | $212 |
| 15 | Milwaukee Bucks | $2.05 | $1.14 | $200 |
| 16 | New Orleans Pelicans | $1.85 | $0.94 | $227 |
| 17 | Sacramento Kings | $1.79 | $0.97 | $274 |
| 18 | Utah Jazz | $1.73 | $1.00 | $165 |
| 19 | Washington Wizards | $1.67 | $0.82 | $180 |
| 20 | Orlando Magic | $1.64 | $0.83 | $297 |
| 21 | Dallas Mavericks | $1.57 | $1.02 | $156 |
| 22 | Atlanta Hawks | $1.56 | $0.92 | $162 |
| 23 | Portland Trail Blazers | $1.51 | $0.95 | $248 |
| 24 | Indiana Pacers | $1.49 | $0.82 | $241 |
| 25 | Detroit Pistons | $1.40 | $0.66 | $218 |
| 26 | Phoenix Suns | $1.38 | $0.74 | $109 |
| 27 | Memphis Grizzlies | $1.31 | $0.62 | $100 |
| 28 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $1.15 | $0.67 | $118 |
| 29 | Charlotte Hornets | $0.92 | $0.56 | $119 |
| 30 | Minnesota Timberwolves | $0.78 | $0.51 | $91 |
Lakers fans paid by far the most amount of money per 3-pointer, possibly down to their extraordinarily high home game ticket prices, with their fans having to pay $8.02 per 3-pointer at the Crypto.com Arena.
The Minnesota Timberwolves gave their fans the best value for money per 3-pointer, with fans at the Target Center having to pay just $0.78 per 3-pointer thanks to their great 3-point shot return and below average ticket prices.
If you’d like to find out more about these rankings or on the rankings for the NFL, please visit: https://bookmakers.com/news/nfls-most-expensive-touchdowns
