In the history of the NBA, there have been many great point guards who have led the team's offense with their skills, intelligence, and leadership. But if you ask who the best point guard is on the roster, the answer for many people will be the same person: Stephen Curry.
Curry is a key player for the Golden State Warriors and one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. His three-point shooting ability is unmatched, his dribbling and passing are excellent, and his scoring and assists can be a huge threat to the team. He has led the Warriors to four championships and two regular-season MVP honors, one of which was unanimously elected, making NBA history.
Curry has also set a number of hard-to-break records during his career, and here are some of them:
Three-point Shooting: Curry is the first player in NBA history to make three-pointers, and he has made 2,974 three-pointers, surpassing previous record holder Ray Allen's 2,973. Moreover, Curry only took 789 games to reach this achievement, 511 fewer than Allen. Curry also holds the record for three-pointers made in a single season, making a staggering 402 three-pointers in 2015-16, far surpassing James Harden's 378 in second place. In addition, Curry also has a number of three-point-related records, such as the number of consecutive three-point shots, the number of three-pointers made in a single game, etc.
50-40-90 Club: Curry is one of the few players in NBA history to join the 50-40-90 club, which is required to shoot 50 percent or more from the field, 40 percent from three-point range and 90 percent from the free throw line in a season. Curry has joined the club three times, in 2015-16, 2018-19 and 2020-21. He is the only player in NBA history to average more than 30 points per game in a 50-40-90 club season.
Playoff performance: Curry has also been outstanding in the playoffs, making at least two three-pointers in 65 consecutive games, the most in NBA history. He also has the second-most three-pointers made in the playoffs in NBA history, behind only LeBron James. In Game 7 of the 2023 Western Conference Finals, Curry scored 50 points, setting the highest scoring record in NBA history for a tie-break, helping the Warriors advance to the Finals. In addition, Curry is also the player who has at least 20 points and 5 assists in the playoffs 81 times in NBA history, surpassing Magic Johnson to become the all-time first.
Curry is the NBA's No. 1 point guard, and his record and accomplishments have proven his greatness. He is not only a great scorer, but also an excellent playmaker and leader. His three-point shooting ability changed the style and rhythm of basketball, and his performance also brought countless surprises and joy to fans. He still has a lot of opportunities and time to break more records, so let's look forward to his next feat.
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