When Stephen Curry first joined the NBA in 2009, no one could have predicted the impact he would have on the sport of basketball. Fast forward 14 years later, and Curry has not only led the Golden State Warriors to four championship wins, but he has also revolutionized the way the game is played. Widely hailed as the greatest shooter in the history of the sport, Curry’s influence can be seen in the shift towards more long-range shooting in the NBA, a departure from the traditional back-to-the-basket style of play.
Curry’s legacy is not just defined by his numerous records, many of which are likely to stand the test of time. Let’s take a closer look at five of these records that will be incredibly challenging for any player to surpass in the future.
The NBA has seen a significant shift in the importance of three-pointers over the years. The Warriors, led by Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, have been at the forefront of this revolution with their deadly outside shooting. It’s no surprise then that Curry, with his incredible talent, now holds the record for the most three-pointers made in NBA history.
As the main offensive force for Golden State, Curry has made a name for himself as a sharpshooter from long range. Surpassing the previous record set by Ray Allen, Curry now holds the title for the most field goals made from beyond the arc in NBA history. His historic achievement came on December 14, 2021, during a game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, where he surpassed Allen’s record in front of an enthusiastic crowd.
Currently, only a rising young basketball player with incredible skills and accuracy like Curry’s could possibly come close to breaking the three-point shooting record he will eventually set before retiring. It’s important to note that Curry is still playing, and he might even surpass the 4,000 mark, making his record even harder to beat in the future.
Scoring a three-pointer in the NBA is no easy feat, with the distance from the arc to the rim and elite defenders making it tough for shooters. However, Stephen Curry has managed to set a record for the most games with nine or more three-pointers made in a single game, currently sitting at an impressive 39 games. In comparison, Damian Lillard has achieved this feat 13 times, while Klay Thompson has done it 12 times. The gap between these stars and Curry is substantial, making it a difficult record to break in the near future. It will take a player with exceptional shooting skills and a significant amount of playing time in the NBA to even come close to matching Curry’s remarkable accomplishment.
Having already set the record for the most 3-pointers in NBA history, Curry also holds the title for sinking the most long-range shots in a single regular season. During the 2015-16 season, when the Warriors finished with a remarkable 73-9 record, Curry made an incredible 402 triples.
To put that into perspective, those 402 3-pointers accounted for 1,206 points of Curry’s total points that season. For comparison, James Harden came in second with 378 3-pointers made during the 2018-19 season. This achievement helps explain the Warriors’ impressive record, previously held by Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls.
With Curry’s talent for making shots from beyond the arc, it’s no wonder the Warriors set a record for most wins in a single regular season. It will likely be a long time before another player comes close to matching the number of 3-pointers Curry made in that historic season.
Scoring a three-pointer in consecutive regular-season games is no easy feat, even for the most talented players. Stephen Curry’s remarkable achievement of hitting a three-pointer in 157 straight games is truly impressive.
Curry began this remarkable run back in November 2014 and managed to make at least one shot from beyond the arc in every game for two whole years. However, his streak came to an end in November 2016 when he went 0-for-10 against the L.A. Lakers, but not before setting an incredible record.
Even the likes of Kyle Korver, one of the NBA’s best shooters, fell short with a streak of 127 games. It goes to show just how difficult it is to match Curry’s historic accomplishment.
Stephen Curry may be famous for his three-point shooting skills, but his free-throw game is just as impressive. The Golden State Warriors’ player holds the NBA record for the highest free throw percentage in league history, standing at a remarkable 90.87%. The next closest to this record is the legendary Steve Nash, who boasted a 90.43% accuracy rate during his career.
When Curry steps up to the free throw line, you can almost guarantee that he will score. It’s a tough record to beat, and even his fellow NBA stars like LeBron James and up-and-comers like Luka Doncic have yet to match his efficiency from the line. It seems unlikely that anyone will surpass Curry’s free-throw record anytime soon.
As the new season approaches, current NBA players will have a shot at breaking some of these records held by Stephen Curry. However, you can bet that the greatest shooter in the game will be motivated to maintain his records and possibly set even higher standards.