On March 13, 2025, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry made NBA history by becoming the first player to reach 4,000 career 3-pointers. The milestone came during a 130-104 win against the Sacramento Kings at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Curry sealed the achievement in the third quarter, with 8:19 left on the clock, when he took a pass from Moses Moody, faked out a defender, dribbled once, and sank a contested shot from beyond the arc. In the game, Curry scored 11 points and dished out five assists, shooting 2-for-6 from 3-point range, while teammate Draymond Green led the team with a season-high 23 points.
Wardell Stephen Curry II was born on March 14, 1988, in Akron, Ohio, into a basketball-centric family. His father, Dell Curry, enjoyed a 16-year NBA career, mostly with the Charlotte Hornets, and was known for his shooting ability. Steph honed his skills at Davidson College, where he rose to prominence by guiding the Wildcats to the Elite Eight in the 2008 NCAA Tournament. In his junior season, he averaged 28.6 points per game, a sign of the extraordinary talent that would later redefine the NBA.
Drafted seventh overall by the Warriors in 2009, Curry faced early challenges with recurring ankle injuries. During his rookie year, he played alongside center Andris Biedrins, who notably assisted on Curry’s first career 3-pointer. After reaching the 4,000 mark against the Kings, Curry was surprised by a timeout video tribute featuring a message from Biedrins. “Seeing him on the screen hit me emotionally. I had no idea they tracked him down for that. He was my veteran guide back in my first season,” Curry said after the game. He reflected further, “It’s wild to look back at that first 3-pointer and now be at 4,000.”
Curry’s ascent to stardom accelerated in the 2012-2013 season when he made 272 3-pointers, breaking Ray Allen’s single-season record of 269. He eclipsed his own mark in 2014-2015 with 286, earning his first MVP award and leading the Warriors to an NBA championship—the franchise’s first in four decades. In 2015-2016, Curry shattered records again with 402 3-pointers, securing a second straight MVP—this time unanimously, a league first. His style, defined by long-range precision and dynamic ball-handling, transformed the game.
Before the Kings matchup, Curry had already overtaken Ray Allen’s career total of 2,973 3-pointers in December 2021, achieving it in far fewer games—543 less, to be exact. On March 8, 2025, he also joined an elite group as the 26th player to score 25,000 career points, doing so in a win against the Detroit Pistons. The 4,000 3-pointer mark sets him apart even further, with no other player nearing that figure.
Curry noted the palpable excitement in the arena during the game. “Right after my first 3-pointer, I could sense the crowd’s anticipation. Even when I missed my second attempt, the adrenaline was there—they stayed with me every step,” he said. “Once that milestone shot went in, I tried to stay focused since there was still plenty of time left, but sharing that moment with the fans was incredible.”
Steve Kerr, Curry’s coach since 2014 and a key figure in the Warriors’ four championship runs, was asked about Curry’s next goal. “Maybe 8,000,” Kerr said with a laugh, nodding to his star’s seemingly boundless potential.
As of March 14, 2025, Curry has appeared in 966 regular-season games, boasting a career average of 24.8 points per game and a 42.6% 3-point shooting percentage. His playoff achievements include four titles (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022) and a Finals MVP in 2022. Beyond basketball, Curry is married to Ayesha Curry, his high school sweetheart, with whom he has three children. Ayesha was in attendance on March 13, celebrating her husband’s latest milestone from the sidelines.
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