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UNC Basketball Alum Now Has NBA's Second-Longest 3-Point Streak

UNC basketball's Cam Johnson hasn't played an NBA game without hitting a three in almost a year.

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Former two-year UNC basketball forward Cam Johnson, a 2019 lottery pick now in his first full season with the Brooklyn Nets, has knocked down at least one 3-pointer in 50 straight regular season outings. His streak dates back to Jan. 24 when he was with the Phoenix Suns. Impressive.

And as a result of Golden State Warriors great Steph Curry's rare cold shooting night, the 27-year-old Johnson's 50 mark now sits at No. 2 among the NBA's active streaks behind Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard's 102 games in a row.

As Basketball Reference pointed out in the post below, the 268 by Curry set the all-time NBA record. The league's all-time 3-point leader recently drained the 3,500th of his career, but he went 0-for-8 from deep in the Warriors' 118-114 road victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.

Curry's streak began on Dec. 1, 2018. Incredible.

Next on the slate for Cam Johnson and the Nets (13-12), who boast another NBA Tar Heel in reserve big man Day'Ron Sharpe, is a road game against the Utah Jazz (9-17) at 9 p.m. ET Monday.

Johnson, a full-time starter, is averaging 14.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists this season while shooting 45.5 percent from the field, 38.9 percent from downtown, and 81.5 percent at the charity stripe.

Meanwhile, Lillard's next chance to extend his now-league-best streak comes on Tuesday night when the Bucks (19-7) host the San Antonio Spurs (4-21).

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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