Golden State Warriors' superstar Stephen Curry cemented his legacy as basketball's greatest shooter by becoming the first NBA player to reach 4,000 career three-pointers during Thursday's 130-104 victory against the Sacramento Kings. The milestone came amid relentless defensive pressure from the Kings, who deployed twin towers Keegan Murray and Keon Ellis to smother Curry throughout the game.
Curry's first three-pointer – his 3,999th – arrived six minutes into the first quarter via a Jonathan Kuminga assist. Fans erupted minutes later when he sank his 4,000th career triple, defying aggressive double-teaming strategies.
Analysts say the Kings focused on denying Curry open shots, often leaving other Warriors players uncontested. Yet the 35-year-old legend demonstrated why he reshaped modern basketball, achieving the milestone in 885 games – 411 fewer than second-ranking Ray Allen.
This achievement reinforces Curry's status as a transformational figure in global sports, resonating with Asian basketball fans and diasporas tracking NBA milestones. The Warriors’ win also highlighted emerging talents like Kuminga, drawing attention from investors eyeing sports merchandise markets.
