Swati Bhatia

Top 6 Players with the Most Missed Shots in NBA History

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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

6

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

5

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

4

"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

3

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

2

'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

1

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.