Cleveland Cavaliers legend Mark Price is once again in the spotlight thanks to a statistic resurfacing on social media: as of the 1989 NBA season, only three players had ever completed a year shooting at least 50 percent from the field and 90 percent from the free-throw line. The short list features Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Price.
Although the feat was first documented more than three decades ago, a post dated April 30, 2026 rekindled interest by noting that no other player had achieved the milestone by the end of the 1989 campaign. For longtime Cavaliers supporters, Price’s elite efficiency has never been a secret, but the renewed attention places him alongside two of the game’s all-time greats in national conversation.
During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Price’s precise ball-handling, pull-up accuracy and long-range shooting powered some of Cleveland’s strongest rosters. Those teams regularly challenged for the Eastern Conference title before running into Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls. While Price’s playmaking style was less flashy than some contemporaries, his pinpoint production has aged well in an era that increasingly values spacing and perimeter accuracy.
Today, Price maintains ties with the franchise, frequently appearing at home games and hosting the “Mark Price For 3” podcast. His ongoing presence keeps memories of his statistical accomplishments fresh for Cavaliers fans and underscores the significance of joining Johnson and Bird in the exclusive 50-90 club.
Source: Hoops Wire
