On March 13, basketball star Steph Curry achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first player in NBA history to hit 4,000 career three-pointers. This historic moment took place during a game between the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings at the Chase Center, where Curry scored a long-range shot from 28 feet with just over eight minutes left in the third quarter, contributing to the Warriors’ convincing 130-104 victory.
Sports commentators highlighted the significance of the shot, calling it “a shot for the ages for a player for the ages.” The Warriors celebrated this achievement, remarking that “every three is a record,” and this new milestone sets a higher standard for future players.
Curry entered the game only two three-pointers away from the 4,000 mark. To put this achievement into perspective, James Harden, who currently plays for the Los Angeles Clippers, trails far behind with about 900 fewer three-pointers than Curry.
Having turned 37 the day after his achievement, the Ohio native had previously surpassed Ray Allen’s long-standing record of 2,973 career three-pointers in December 2021. Reflecting on his journey, Curry mentioned that reaching 4,000 seemed unrealistic at one point, but now he considers it beyond his wildest dreams. “This is a really cool milestone,” he stated, expressing gratitude for the opportunity.
Celebrating this achievement was his wife, Ayesha Curry, who shared a video of the iconic moment on her social media. The couple, who married in 2011 and share four children, continues to support each other as Steph shines in his 16th NBA season. He followed his father’s footsteps; Dell Curry had a successful 16-year NBA career known for his three-point shooting, but his record pales in comparison to his son’s new achievement.
As the best shooter in NBA history, one question looms: how far will Curry go from here? When asked about the possibility of reaching 5,000 three-pointers, he humorously noted that it would depend on his physical condition. Curry remains dedicated to pushing the limits of his game, acknowledging the significant changes in basketball that he has been proud to influence over his career.
