During an event with Hard Rock Bet, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was asked to name her Mount Rushmore of basketball shooters, and notably did not include her teammate Caitlin Clark among her top four picks [1]. Cunningham's selections were Steph Curry, Kayla McBride, Ray Allen, and Diana Taurasi [1]. She praised Curry for his approximately 42 to 43 percent three-point shooting percentage on high volume and difficult shots, as well as his NBA-best free-throw percentage of around 91 percent [1]. Kayla McBride was described as an underrated, 'pure' shooter who has hovered around 40 percent from three-point range in the 2024 and 2025 WNBA seasons, and is known for her elite free-throw shooting [1]. Ray Allen, a Hall of Famer, was highlighted for his previous record for most career three-pointers made, his 40 percent career three-point shooting over 18 seasons, and his status as a 10-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion [1]. Diana Taurasi was recognized as the WNBA's all-time leading scorer with 10,646 regular-season points, nearly 3,000 more than the next highest scorer, and for holding the record for most career three-pointers (1,447) and an 87 percent career free-throw average [1]. Cunningham acknowledged the stiff competition and suggested that while Clark is not yet among the four best shooters in basketball history, her status could change in the future [1]. No market implications, analyst opinions, or forward-looking statements regarding the sports industry or related markets were discussed in the article [1].
CONCLUSION
Sophie Cunningham's Mount Rushmore of shooters features Steph Curry, Kayla McBride, Ray Allen, and Diana Taurasi, with Caitlin Clark notably absent. The selection highlights established legends and current stars, emphasizing statistical achievements and career milestones. The article does not discuss any market impact or broader implications.