Steph Curry All-Time 3-Point Leader
Stephen Curry becomes NBA's all-time three-point leader, surpassing Ray Allen.
Stephen Curry became the NBA's all-time leader in regular-season three-pointers on December 14, 2021, surpassing Ray Allen's career total of 2,973. He also broke Allen's record for most three-pointers made in regular season and postseason combined on December 1, 2021, against the Phoenix Suns.
- Role
- Point Guard / Shooting Guard
- Team Affiliation
- Golden State Warriors
- Record Status
- Active All-Time Leader (3-Pointers Made)
- Era Significance
- The Revolution of the Three-Point Shot
Lore & Background
On December 14, Curry hit five three-pointers against the New York Knicks to reach 2,977, surpassing Ray Allen's 2,973. On December 1, 2021, against the Phoenix Suns, Curry hit a three-pointer to reach 3,359, breaking Allen's combined regular-season and postseason record of 3,358. Curry also became the first player in NBA history to surpass 500 three-pointers in the playoffs, finishing with 561.
In Their Own Story
The arena hummed with a tension that felt heavier than usual. Curry dribbled near the logo, eyes locked on the rim, ignoring the defender's desperate reach. He launched the ball from well beyond the arc, a trajectory so high it seemed to hang in the air for an eternity. The net snapped with a crisp sound, echoing through the silent moment before the roar erupted. He didn't celebrate wildly; he simply turned back toward his teammates, knowing he had just rewritten the history books.
Reader's Guide
Curry's record-breaking three-pointer came on December 14, 2021, against the New York Knicks. He finished the 2021–22 season with 561 career playoff three-pointers, the most in NBA history.
Did You Know?
- Curry broke Ray Allen's regular-season three-point record on December 14, 2021, with his 2,977th three-pointer.
- On December 1, 2021, Curry broke Allen's combined regular-season and postseason three-point record, reaching 3,359 to surpass Allen's 3,358.
- Curry is the first player in NBA history to make over 500 three-pointers in the playoffs.
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