Even though his and Allen's careers overlapped for a few years, players of Harden's era have been empowered to take far more 3-pointers per game. For example, Ray Allen never attempted more than 17 3-pointers in a game (twice),

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden passed Hall of Fame sharpshooter Ray Allen for second all-time in NBA career 3-pointers made with a deep ball from the wing during Sunday's matchup with the Utah Jazz.

After passing Hall of Famer Ray Allen on Sunday, Harden now trails only Stephen Curry in career 3-pointers made.

James Harden has passed Ray Allen for No. 2 on the NBA’s all-time 3-pointers made list.Source: Twitter @ByTimReynolds What’s the buzz on Twitter? Law Murray

LA Clippers guard James Harden has officially passed Ray Allen for second on the NBA's all-time three-pointers list. Stephen Curry is next.

James Harden entered Sunday's Clippers-Jazz game needing a single make to move into second place all-time for most made 3-pointers. He reached the mark in the first quarter. With a pull-up 3-pointer from the right wing,

Harden led the NBA in 3-pointers made and attempted in each season from 2017-18 (his MVP campaign) to 2019-20, his last full season in Houston. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue, who was on the Boston Celtics’ coaching staff during Allen’s last three years with the team from 2009 to 2012, explained how Harden’s style is different than Allen’s.

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden moved into a tie with Ray Allen for second place on the NBA’s career made 3-pointers list in a loss to the Houston Rockets