Hawks' Jonathan Kuminga drains the sixth-longest shot in NBA history in improbable fashion

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Atlanta Hawks star Jonathan Kuminga improbably made the sixth-longest basket in NBA history during the third quarter of the team’s 135-120 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.

Kuminga, 23, snared a rebound under his own basket with about five seconds left in the quarter. He took one dribble and appeared to fling a pass across the court to an open Jock Landale under the rim, hoping for a quick layup.

Instead, Kuminga’s 75-foot pass went straight through the net for a 3-pointer. Kuminga, seemingly incredulous that he made the basket, put his hands on his head, stunned that he made it.

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Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) drove downcourt and scored against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on March 18, 2026. (Kevin Jairaj/Imagn Images)

The basket was the longest by a Hawks player in the play-by-play era and the sixth-longest among all players in the play-by-play era since 1997-98, according to Elias Sports. The previous longest made basket by a Hawks player was a 63-foot bucket by Jason Terry on Jan. 5, 2000.

Kuminga’s basket was one of many highlights in the Hawks' 11th straight win. The win streak has propelled the Hawks to the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference.

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Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (not pictured) drove downcourt and scored as center Jock Landale (31) tried to reach the ball during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on March 18,