The Greatest in History: 4,000 Three-Pointers for Stephen Curry
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has become the first player in NBA history to reach 4,000 three-pointers, further solidifying his status as the greatest shooter of all time. This historic achievement took place during his team’s victory against the Sacramento Kings (130-104).
Before the game, Curry needed just two three-pointers to reach this milestone, only days after surpassing 25,000 career points. He made his first three-pointer late in the first quarter before hitting the 4,000 mark with a deep shot from eight meters away, with 8 minutes and 19 seconds left in the game, giving his team the lead (72-63).
Speaking after the game, Curry savored the historic moment: “It was a special feeling, especially to do it in front of our fans.” Despite a modest performance with 11 points and 5 assists, he added to the applause of the crowd: “It was a strange game. I didn’t have many opportunities until the third quarter, but the energy was incredible.”
His coach, Steve Kerr, praised his star player’s accomplishment: “He is simply exceptional. It seems like he breaks a record every week, but it’s always a special moment.”
Curry has cemented his legacy as an NBA legend. Before his rise, no player had even reached 3,000 three-pointers. In 2005, Reggie Miller held the record with 2,560, before Ray Allen surpassed him in 2011 with 2,973, retiring in 2014.
Seven years later, in December 2021, Curry shattered that record, becoming the first to cross the 3,000-mark. Today, the only other player to have surpassed that milestone is James Harden (Los Angeles Clippers) with 3,127 three-pointers.
Since reaching 3,000, the question was not if Curry would reach 4,000, but when. With a contract binding him to the Warriors until 2027, he seems determined to continue setting new records. This week, he reaffirmed his commitment to playing as long as his skill and physical condition allow.
When asked about the possibility of reaching 5,000 three-pointers, he humbly responded: “I’m living in the moment. It feels like 2,974 was an eternity ago… But who knows? For now, I’m just enjoying the present.”
