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Stephen Curry Becomes First NBA Player to Hit 4,000 Career Three-Pointers

The Golden State Warriors star achieved the historic milestone during a dominant win over Sacramento, further solidifying his legacy as the NBA's greatest shooter.

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Overview

  • Stephen Curry, on the eve of his 37th birthday, surpassed 4,000 career three-pointers during the Warriors' 130-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
  • The milestone came in the third quarter of Curry's 1,013th career game, averaging nearly four three-pointers per game throughout his career.
  • Curry's achievement places him far ahead of James Harden (3,127) and Ray Allen (2,973) on the NBA's all-time three-point leaderboard.
  • The three-point shot, introduced in 1979, has become a transformative element of modern basketball, with Curry widely credited for revolutionizing its use in the game.
  • Curry expressed gratitude for reaching the milestone in front of Golden State fans, calling it a special moment in his legendary career.