Golden State’s leader, Stephen Curry, showcased an impressive performance against Brooklyn today (124-120). He amassed 37 points (6/8 from three-point range, 3/3 free throws), 3 rebounds, and 1 assist in 35 minutes on the court.
With six accurate three-pointers, he etched his name in NBA history as the first player to reach 3500 successful shots from beyond the arc. By the end of the Nets game, he elevated this tally to 3505 precise long-range shots.
It’s noteworthy that Curry currently stands as the sole player to conquer the 3000-mark in accurate three-pointers, surpassing Ray Allen’s 2973. Among active players, the closest contender to Curry’s feat, ranking third, is James Harden from the Clippers, having converted 2801 three-pointers.
Furthermore, Curry ranks among the top three players with the highest percentage of successful three-pointers (among the top 50 players with the highest conversion rates). He’s nailed 3005 out of 8200 attempts, accounting for a 42.7% success rate. Only Kyle Korver (42.9%) and Steve Nash (42.8%) surpass him in this category. Among active players, his teammate Klay Thompson trails closest at 41.4%.
List of NBA leaders in three-pointers in league history:
- Stephen Curry – 3505 (42.7%)
- Ray Allen – 2973 (40.0%)
- James Harden – 2801 (36.3%)
- Reggie Miller – 2560 (39.5%)
- Damian Lillard – 2451 (37.2%)
- Kyle Korver – 2450 (42.9%)
- LeBron James – 2316 (34.6%)
- Vince Carter – 2290 (37.1%)
- Jason Terry – 2282 (38.0%)
- Klay Thompson – 2280 (41.4%)