NBA star Steph Curry achieves record-breaking milestone, making him the initial player to surpass 4,000 three-point shots in his career.
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Title: Steph Curry Makes History: First Player in NBA History to Hit 4,000 Three-Pointers
In a historic moment for the NBA, the legendary shooter, Stephen Curry, claimed another record as he became the first player ever to sink 4,000 career three-pointers.
During the Golden State Warriors' contest against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, Curry needed just two more successful shots from beyond the arc to etch his name in history.
The first historic three-pointer came midway through the first quarter, as Jonathan Kuminga found Curry unguarded. The sharpshooter calmly swished the shot, bringing him agonizingly close to the milestone with the Warriors leading 14-6.
Less than a minute later, a missed attempt left Chase Center buzzing with anticipation. An opportunity from long range eluded him until late in the second quarter, when his shot fell short with less than four minutes remaining.
Before the game, Curry seemed uncomfortable, trying to shake off tightness in his back. On-court cameras caught him during the game, with the area wrapped and a heat pad applied on the bench.
However, the historic milestone finally arrived in the third quarter, with over eight minutes left, as the agile guard sidestepped his defender before burying the deep triple, sending the Warriors faithful into raptures.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expressed his admiration, admitting that he doubted Curry would reach such a lofty milestone. "I never could've imagined. He was a great three-point shooter, but something like that requires incredible longevity, and here we are a decade later," he said.
Curry passed Ray Allen to become the NBA's all-time leading three-point shooter in 2021. Allen has since slipped to third place behind Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden.
The Warriors have been on a roll since acquiring six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat at the trade deadline.
"Right now, it's just a matter of appreciating the challenge of trying to put together a good run down the stretch," Curry told CNN during the All-Star break. "We're taking it in small increments. We haven't been a consistent team all year, so we're trying to put a streak of wins together, get into a playoff series, because that's really all we want - a fighting chance to be a threat in the playoffs."
Since the All-Star break, the Warriors have won nine of their last 10 games and are 12-1 with Butler on the roster. Golden State have also climbed up the Western Conference standings, moving from 10th to sixth place in the 14 games since acquiring the star forward.
Curry has particularly benefited from Butler's addition, averaging 30.9 points, 6.2 assists, and 4.4 rebounds since his arrival.
As the regular season winds down, Curry is confident his Warriors team can mount a deep playoff run and secure a fifth championship ring.
"Absolutely. That's why we're juiced to be in this position," Curry told 95.7 The Game on Wednesday.
"I like the idea that we can confidently say on a night-to-night that we can beat anybody," Curry added, on the eve of his 37th birthday.
Curry has enjoyed a memorable season, most recently celebrating becoming the 26th player in NBA history to reach 25,000 career points, being named All-Star Game MVP in his home town, and winning his first career gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
- After reaching the milestone of 4,000 career three-pointers, Steph Curry might consider adding a new dish to his celebration menu – a spicy curry, as a spoils of his historic streak in the NBA.
- With his consistent performances and exceptional accuracy from beyond the arc, Steph Curry's recent streak of clutch three-pointers has reignited conversations about attempting to bury opposing teams under an avalanche of tight, swishing shots from long range.
- Given Steph Curry's impressive record-breaking streak, it's only natural to wonder if his impressive play has led to some unusual consequences, such as eliciting a feeling of tightness in his back that requires a heat pad and occasional rest.
