BREAKING: The Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry has become the NBA's career 3-point scoring leader, breaking Ray Allen's record. Curry hit his 2,974th shot during the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after scoring a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Curry hit his 2,974th 3-pointer Tuesday night in the first quarter, breaking the record set by Ray Allen. Curry hit his 2,974th 3-pointer Tuesday night in the first quarter of the Golden State Warriors’ game against the New York Knicks, breaking the record set by Ray Allen.
“I think fans are attracted to him just because of his humility and his story and how hard he’s had to work, so from that standpoint it transcends sports somewhat,” Golden State coach Steve Kerr said before the game. The record-breaker came on his next shot and was vintage Curry. He gave the ball up and eventually raced back to the outside,before a defender could get out to him.
None of Curry’s stardom was guaranteed when he entered the league in 2009 as the No. 7 pick from Davidson, far from one of the basketball powerhouses that usually produce the top players.