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Warriors' Stephen Curry Becomes 1st Player in NBA History to Make 3,000 3-Pointers

Dec 29, 2021
PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 25: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on December 25, 2021 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 25: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on December 25, 2021 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

Stephen Curry sets a new NBA record for the most career three-pointers every time he hits a shot from beyond the arc at this point, but he reached a new milestone Tuesday.

With a third-quarter triple against the Denver Nuggets, the 33-year-old became the first player in NBA history to make 3,000 three-pointers in a single career. The sharpshooter already passed Ray Allen for the most three-pointers when he hit the 2,974th of his career on Dec. 14 against the New York Knicks.

"It was thrilling to see Steph break the NBA's all-time record for three-pointers," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. "He has revolutionized the way the game is played and continues to leave fans in awe with his amazing artistry and extraordinary shooting ability. We congratulate him on this historic achievement."

Silver's statement summarizes Curry's impact on the game.

The league has gone through iterations of dominant players with big men serving as the initial stars, high-flying guards and wings like Michael Jordan seizing the spotlight, and now the smaller guards who can launch from seemingly anywhere on the floor becoming major players.

Nobody encapsulates that movement better than Curry, who forces defenders to guard him well beyond the arc, which, in turn, opens up the floor for his teammates.

That has been the formula this season as well, and Golden State entered Tuesday's game with the best record in the NBA at 27-6. Curry is averaging 27.9 points, 5.9 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game behind 43.5 percent shooting from the field and 39.9 percent shooting from three-point range.

The scariest thing about the Warriors may be the fact that Klay Thompson is yet to play a game.

They will be even more difficult to defend when both Splash Brothers are on the floor and could challenge for another championship. A ring would be Curry's fourth in a legendary career that includes two MVPs, two scoring titles, seven All-NBA selections and seven All-Star selections.

Curry's resume now includes 3,000 career made three-pointers.

Stephen Curry Drops 33 as Warriors Beat Chris Paul, Suns in Christmas Day Showdown

Dec 26, 2021
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Led by Steph Curry's big game, the Dubs defeated the Phoenix Suns 116-107, moving into the top spot in the West.

Curry is one three-pointer away from being the first player in NBA history to sink 3,000 for his career.

Otto Porter Jr. added 13 fourth-quarter points for the Dubs, helping to seal the win.

Amid a full slate of NBA games on Christmas, this was the matchup of heavyweights. After the Suns (26-6) and Dubs (27-6) split a pair of back-to-back matchups in late November and early December, this was the rubber match, at least until the two teams clash one last time during the regular season on March 30th. 

That game could decide the top seed in the Western Conference playoffs. Golden State has to be considered the front-runner to secure that distinction after Saturday's big win. 

Key Stats

Steph Curry, GSW: 33 points, six assists

Draymond Green, GSW: Eight points, seven rebounds, 10 assists

Otto Porter Jr., GSW: 19 points

Devin Booker, PHX: 13 points

Chris Paul, PHX: 21 points, eight assists

DeAndre Ayton, PHX: 18 points, seven rebounds

Curry Was In The Christmas Spirit

Curry has traditionally struggled on this holiday, averaging 13.1 points in eight previous contests.

He ended that trend in a big way on Saturday. 

It may not have been Curry's most efficient performance ever (10-of-27 from the field, 5-of-16 from three) but he was still clearly the best player on the floor. 

Just call him the gift that keeps on giving. 

Booker Got Coal In His Stocking

It wasn't Booker's night. He struggled from the field (5-of-19) and from beyond the arc (1-of-5). He didn't make a huge impact as a secondary creator (three assists, two turnovers). He had the chance to sink big shots down the stretch and couldn't find the back of the net.

It was just one of those days. 

Booker may still be getting back into the flow of things after missing a string of seven games before returning on Sunday. He had been averaging 23.3 points per game in the three contests since he returned before Saturday, shooting 53.8 percent from three in those games. 

His shot abandoned him on Christmas, though. Maybe he forgot to leave out milk and cookies. 

What's Next?

The Suns are back in action on Monday at 9 p.m. ET when they host the Memphis Grizzlies. The Warriors will host the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET on NBA TV. 

Klay Thompson Says Warriors 'Can Be One of the Greatest Dynasties—And It's Not Over'

Dec 23, 2021
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 3: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors warms up before the game against the Phoenix Suns on December 3, 2021 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson remains optimistic the franchise will continue to build its dynasty, which started with three NBA championships in a four-year span beginning in 2015.

"We can be one of the greatest dynasties—and it's not over," Thompson told Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated. "I truly believe that."

The Warriors nearly won five consecutive titles as they reached the NBA Finals in both 2016 and 2019 before falling short against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors, respectively.

Winning all five championships would have put Golden State in prime position to place itself among the league's greatest teams in history, but as of now there's still work to do if it's going to join the likes of the 1960s Boston Celtics and 1990s Chicago Bulls.

The Dubs' dominance has been on hold for the past two years as they weren't able to overcome injuries to Thompson, who missed both seasons, and Stephen Curry, who was limited to five appearances during the 2019-20 campaign.

They've returned in a major way this season, however, ranking second in the NBA with a 25-6 record.

Curry and Draymond Green have remained the stalwarts, and Thompson is aiming to return in January, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

That trio is far from alone. Andrew Wiggins, Andre Iguodala and Otto Porter Jr. are playing key depth roles, and the emergence of younger players like Jordan Poole, who's put together one of the NBA's top breakout seasons, and Kevon Looney have helped lengthen the rotation, as will James Wiseman when he returns from injury.

If Thompson can get back up to full speed by the playoffs after the extended absence, the Warriors should once again be a top title contender.

The organization's goals go beyond chasing the 2022 title, though. Head coach Steve Kerr told Beck the vision is laying a foundation where the next generation of Warriors keep the team among the NBA's elite.

"I can say this with sincerity: I want the Warriors to be great for the next 15 years," Kerr said. "And I'm not going to be the coach here for the next 15 years. ... So if that means that we grow the next core right now, over the next two years with this team, and they end up taking over the team, and the team is great for the next 10 years? That'd be awesome. I would love that."

That's what separates a great team from a true dynasty—the ability to contend for championships over a decade or more. A more recent example is the San Antonio Spurs, who were in the title mix from late in the David Robinson era through the Tim Duncan era and, for a brief period, the Kawhi Leonard era.

The Warriors are on their way to at least putting themselves in the conversation as the NBA's best dynasty, but it's going to take at least a few more titles in the years ahead to achieve that goal.

Stephen Curry, Draymond Green Among 6 Warriors Not Traveling to Raptors Game

Dec 18, 2021
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 11: Draymond Green #23 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on December 11, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 11: Draymond Green #23 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on December 11, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

The Golden State Warriors will be significantly shorthanded for Saturday night's road game against the Toronto Raptors, with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green among the absences. 

Andrew Wiggins, Andre Iguodala, Otto Porter Jr. and Jordan Poole will also miss the contest. Anthony Slater of The Athletic provided the Dubs' full injury report:

All of those players besides Poole, who must clear the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols before his return, played in Friday's 111-107 win over the Boston Celtics.

Saturday's game in Toronto marks both a back-to-back situation and final stop on a five-game road trip to the East Coast for the Warriors, two likely factors in the high number of players sidelined.

Golden State head coach Steve Kerr explained beating the Celtics gave his team a little more flexibility as it prepared to face the Raptors.

"It felt like a really good win," Kerr told reporters. "Just knowing we got to play [Saturday] and on a five-game trip, guaranteeing us at least three wins, it makes this a great trip and now [Saturday] is a little more of a free swing and we'll see what happens."

Last December, the NBA updated its resting policies to give teams more roster freedom when not playing on national television—Saturday's game between the Warriors and Raptors will only be on local affiliates.

The league's memo noted that barring "unusual circumstances" teams shouldn't rest more than one player per game and should try not to rest players in road games. Technically, Curry is the only Warrior out specifically for rest reasons Saturday, but the team's decision to sit out so many key players in the same game may still draw the NBA's ire.

Golden State will be without its four leading scorers, its No. 6 scorer in Porter and one of its top defenders in Iguodala.

The makeshift lineup's leading scorer will be Damion Lee (7.8 PPG).

After Saturday's game, the Warriors travel back home to California and are back in action Monday night when they host the Sacramento Kings at the Chase Center.

Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins Shine as Warriors Beat Celtics for 3rd Straight Win

Dec 18, 2021
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after hitting a three point shot as Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after hitting a three point shot as Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

The Golden State Warriors won their third consecutive game with a 111-107 victory over the short-handed Boston Celtics on Friday night at TD Garden. 

Boston has several players in health and safety protocols, including Al Horford and Grant Williams, and proved to be no match for Stephen Curry and Co. The Warriors were without Jordan Poole, who was also placed in COVID-19 protocols. 

Regardless, Golden State has now won seven of its last 10 games and sits atop the Western Conference with a 24-5 record. 

Notable Stats

Stephen Curry, PG, GSW: 30 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST, 1 STL

Jayson Tatum, SF, BOS: 27 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST, 1 STL

Andrew Wiggins, SF, GSW: 27 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK

Jaylen Brown, SG, BOS: 20 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL

Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins Dominate in Win

Curry and Wiggins are two of Golden State's most important players, and it didn't take long for the former to heat up Friday.

Curry finished the first quarter with 16 points, two rebounds and one assist to send the Warriors into the second quarter with a 34-26 lead.

The 33-year-old tacked on four points, one rebound and one assist in the second frame. Wiggins also threw down an impressive dunk before the half.

Wiggins finished the first half with 24 points, six rebounds and two assists. Eighteen of those points came in the second quarter, and his efforts helped Golden State take a 68-54 lead into the locker room.

The Warriors led by as many as 20 points before halftime, while the C's never held a significant lead.

Curry and Wiggins continued firing on all cylinders in the second half and combined for 13 more points. Friday's game was one of Wiggins' best of the season. He hadn't finished with at least 25 points since a Dec. 6 win over the Orlando Magic. 

It was Curry's third straight game with more than 20 points and his first 30-point performance since that Dec. 6 win over Orlando. 

Aside from Curry and Wiggins, though, the Warriors failed to get much production out of their other starters. Draymond Green, Kevon Looney and Moses Moody combined for just 14 points. 

Luckily, Andre Iguodala was impressive off the bench, finishing with 12 points, four rebounds, six assists two steals and two blocks.

With Curry playing at such a high level and Klay Thompson set to return in the near future, the Warriors truly are the team to beat in the NBA. 

Jayson Tatum's Effort Not Enough

Tatum got off to a slow start, finishing the first quarter with just four points and three assists before adding five points, two rebounds and two assists in the second quarter.

It was an uncharacteristic performance and part of the reason why the Celtics entered halftime down by 14. 

However, Tatum was impressive in the third quarter as the Celtics kicked things off with a 7-0 run. The two-time All-Star seemed to come alive as he finished the third quarter with 11 points, four rebounds, one assist and a steal. 

The Celtics cut Golden State's lead to just one point entering the fourth quarter after outscoring the Warriors 27-14 in the third.

The St. Louis native then added seven points and two rebounds in the fourth quarter, but his late push was not enough.

Marcus Smart, who recorded 19 points, six rebounds, eight assists and one steal, was one of three C's starters to record double digits.

If there's a positive from Friday night's game, it's the resiliency shown by the Celtics as they pressured the Warriors. 

What's Next?

The Warriors will travel to face the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, while the Celtics will host the New York Knicks. 

Warriors' Stephen Curry Releases NFT to Commemorate Breaking NBA's 3-Point Record

Dec 17, 2021
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after scoring a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Curry hit his 2,974th 3-pointer Tuesday night in the first quarter, breaking the record set by Ray Allen. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after scoring a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Curry hit his 2,974th 3-pointer Tuesday night in the first quarter, breaking the record set by Ray Allen. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Stephen Curry is getting in on the non-fungible token craze to commemorate breaking the NBA's all-time three-point record. 

The Golden State Warriors star is selling an NFT collection starting on Monday with a sale price of $499. 

A total of 2,974—the number of his record-breaking three-pointer—will be made available to the public. Each NFT will showcase a specific three-pointer that Curry has made during his career. 

Speaking to Joyce Li of Hypebeast.com, Curry said he is donating all proceeds from the NFT sales to his Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation:

I’m truly grateful to be able to share this moment with all of the fans, the entire Bay Area community and everyone who has supported me throughout the years. This surprise NFT drop gives fans the chance to be a part of this historical moment, and to also continue this journey with me because this ride is far from over. I’m honored that two incredibly talented artists, Floyd Norman and Andrea McDonald, have been able to add their creative touches to my career. This moment is bigger than me and it’s another opportunity for all of us to do something good together. I will donate 100% of my profits from these NFTs to Eat. Learn. Play., so that we can continue to further the mission that Ayesha and I have to end childhood hunger, improve literacy rates and provide kids with a safe place to play and be active.

Curry became the NBA's all-time three-point king on Tuesday. His second three in the first quarter of Golden State's 105-96 win over the New York Knicks moved him ahead of Ray Allen. 

The record on its own is impressive enough, but the pace at which Curry set it is remarkable. He needed just 789 games to make his 2,974th three-pointer. 

Allen retired with 2,973 threes made in 1,300 career games. 

Curry has already rewritten the record books several times in his career. The two-time NBA MVP is 33 years old and will have plenty more opportunities to keep breaking barriers before he hangs up his sneakers. 

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