Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry cemented another milestone in his legendary career, becoming the first NBA player to sink 4,000 regular-season three-pointers during Thursday’s dominant 130-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
The 37-year-old, who entered the game needing just two threes to reach the unprecedented mark, achieved the feat with a third-quarter jumper at San Francisco’s Chase Center. The moment was commemorated with an in-arena tribute during a timeout, showcasing Curry’s journey to the historic number.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr likened Curry’s artistry to that of a ballet performer, telling ESPN, “It’s beyond the numbers. It’s the fluidity and the grace. Yes, it’s the audacity [to take those shots], but it’s also the emotion and the beauty of it all. He’s like a ballerina out there. You’re not just watching sports—you’re watching art.”
Curry, already the NBA’s all-time three-point leader since surpassing Ray Allen’s 2,973 in 2021, reflected on the milestone with humility: “It’s beyond my wildest dreams to push a record this far. When I passed Ray, 4,000 wasn’t even a thought. Now it’s a reality.”
The four-time NBA champion finished the game with 11 points and five assists, celebrating the achievement a day before his 37th birthday. His Warriors, now on a six-game winning streak, climbed to sixth in the Western Conference, while the Kings slipped to ninth.
Curry’s three-point dominance extends beyond this milestone. He holds records for the longest streaks of consecutive games with a made three-pointer (268 and 157) and remains unmatched in both volume and flair. Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden trails distantly in second place with 3,120 career threes.
Kerr summed up the sentiment around Curry’s latest feat: “It’s an obscene number. Hard to comprehend—and who knows if it’ll ever be broken. But with Steph, it’s not just about the stats. It’s the magic he creates.”
Stephen Curry’s “Ballerina” Grace Propels Him to Historic 4,000 Three-Pointers
