Stephen Curry, the sharpshooting guard for the Golden State Warriors, has already surpassed NBA legend Ray Allen to become the all-time leader in made three-pointers. Soon after, Curry became the first player in NBA history to reach 3,000 career three-pointers. As of now, Curry has made a staggering 3,747 three-pointers in the regular season, far outpacing his closest competitors like Ray Allen (2,973), James Harden (2,940), Damian Lillard (2,607), and Reggie Miller (2,560).
The next milestone for “Chef Curry” to conquer? According to ESPN, it’s the 4,000 three-pointer mark, a feat Curry could achieve as early as this upcoming season.
Currently, Curry needs just 253 more three-pointers to become the first player in NBA history to reach 4,000 regular-season three-pointers. Based on his average of 4.8 made threes per game from last season, it would take him about 53 games to hit the 4,000 mark. Assuming he stays injury-free and avoids any other significant setbacks, ESPN predicts Curry could reach this historic milestone by mid-February 2025.
What makes this prediction even more exciting is the potential timing. Around that time, the Golden State Warriors are scheduled for a highly anticipated matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. This game will see Curry face off against former teammate Klay Thompson, adding extra drama to what could be a historic night for Curry and the NBA.
In the 2023-24 season, Curry took just 51 games to make 253 three-pointers, achieving the mark shortly after the All-Star break. If things go as expected and Curry maintains his current pace, he is on track to hit the coveted 4,000 three-pointer milestone in February 2025.
As one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, Stephen Curry continues to redefine the art of shooting and set new benchmarks that may be hard for future players to match. The 2024-25 NBA season is shaping up to be yet another chapter in Curry’s illustrious career as he aims to reach 4,000 made three-pointers and solidify his legacy as the greatest shooter of all time.
