Stephen Curry etched his name in NBA history on Thursday, becoming the first player ever to hit 4,000 three-pointers as the Golden State Warriors dominated the Sacramento Kings in a 130-104 victory. The milestone extends Curry’s reputation as the greatest long-range shooter in basketball.
Entering the game just two three-pointers away from the record, Curry wasted no time, draining his first from 26 feet in the final moments of the first quarter to reach 3,999 career threes. By halftime, the Warriors were up 61-51, with Curry having attempted just three threes in the first half.
The iconic moment came in the third quarter, when Curry finally reached 4,000, hitting a three-pointer from 27 feet with 8:19 left on the clock. The crowd at Chase Center erupted in applause, giving him a standing ovation as the milestone was realized. Curry finished the game with 11 points.
“It was a special moment, obviously to do it at home,” Curry said after the game. “It was a weird game — I didn’t get many attempts until the third. But the energy was special.”
Warriors coach Steve Kerr praised Curry’s record-breaking performance. “The guy’s amazing. He seems to break records or set records every week, so we’re used to it. But it’s still special.”
Curry’s three-point journey has redefined the NBA’s scoring landscape. Before his reign, no player had reached 3,000 career three-pointers. Reggie Miller held the record at 2,560 when he retired in 2005, with Ray Allen surpassing him in 2011 and retiring in 2014 with 2,973. Curry, however, broke Allen’s record in 2018 and has since rewritten the history books.
The 37-year-old’s next target could be 5,000 career three-pointers, but Curry remains focused on the present. “I’m in the moment,” he said when asked about the possibility. “2,974 felt like an eternity ago. But who knows? I’ll stay in the present.”
With his current contract running through 2027, Curry could have several more seasons to add to his remarkable total. But for now, the moment is his.
