Swati Bhatia
www.totalprosports.com
Even the greatest scorers in NBA history miss shots. After all, basketball isn't always about swishes and net swishes.
Here's a look at the top 6 players who have accumulated the most missed shots throughout their legendary careers.
Dirk Nowitzki
The "German Wunderkind" was an incredible shooter. But his shots weren't always a guaranteed bucket. Nowitzki finished his career with 12,800 missed shots.
Karl Malone
The former Utah Jazz star made some incredible buckets in his career. However, he his relentless pursuit of scoring resulted in 13,201 career misses.
Elvin Hayes
"The Big E" was a dominant force in the paint throughout his career. His impressive scoring totals also come with 13,372 career misses.
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John Havlicek
A Celtics legend known for his all-around game, John Havlicek sits at number 3 with 13,417 career misses.
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LeBron James
'King' James is the all-time scorer in the NBA history. However, in his 21 seasons, he also had many missed chances. The Lakers' star has 14,476 misses so far.
Kobe Bryant
The "Black Mamba" isn't just known for his clutch shots, but also for his relentless offensive approach. This translates to a staggering 14,481 career misses.