At 37 years old, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is delivering one of the most impressive offensive campaigns of his career, posting an average of 28.8 points per game (ranking ninth league-wide), while playing just 31.9 minutes each contest and connecting on 39% of his attempts from beyond the arc.
In a recent matchup, Curry contributed 27 points to help the Warriors secure a 120–107 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, highlighted by a key shot that allowed him to surpass Kevin Garnett on the league’s career points leaderboard.
The following day, the league officially recognized that Curry had moved past Kevin Garnett into 21st position all-time, bringing his total to 26,077 points.
Currently, he sits behind John Havlicek in 20th place with 26,395 points and Paul Pierce in 19th with 26,397 points. This means Curry requires only 318 points to eclipse Havlicek and 320 to overtake Pierce—achievements he appears likely to accomplish in the coming weeks, assuming he maintains his present production level.
Throughout his 17 seasons—all spent with the Warriors organization—Curry has assembled a resume worthy of the Hall of Fame, including four championships, two MVP awards (one of them unanimous in 2016), two scoring titles, along with 11 All-NBA honors and 11 All-Star appearances.
Additionally, he stands as the undisputed leader in career three-pointers made at 4,172, significantly ahead of James Harden’s 3,277.Curry also owns several other notable marks, such as the best career free-throw accuracy at .912, the longest streak of games with a made three-pointer at 268, and the top single-season offensive box plus/minus rating of 10.35 from the 2015–16 campaign.
Regarded as one of the greatest shooters and offensive forces ever, Curry’s ongoing ascent on the scoring chart further enhances his legendary status in basketball.
Meanwhile, as he pursues these personal milestones, the Warriors hold a record of 17–16, placing them eighth in the competitive Western Conference standings.
The team has displayed promising stretches, such as capturing four victories in their past five outings after the win in Brooklyn, yet they have struggled with reliability, evidenced by narrow defeats against teams like the Raptors, Suns, and Trail Blazers.
Featuring a veteran nucleus anchored by Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler, various sources suggest the franchise is actively surveying trade possibilities to bolster the roster before the February 5 deadline.
Looking ahead, the Warriors face the Charlotte Hornets on the road next, offering Curry yet another chance to accumulate points and narrow the distance to Havlicek and Pierce on the historic list.
This latest accomplishment underscores Curry’s enduring excellence, as he defies typical age-related decline and remains a central figure in Golden State’s pursuit of success.
His ability to score efficiently while revolutionizing the game from deep continues to inspire younger players and solidify his place among the all-time greats.
As the season progresses, fans and analysts alike will watch closely to see how far Curry can advance on the scoring ladder before the campaign concludes.
With his current form, surpassing more legends seems inevitable, adding even more chapters to an already remarkable story in the NBA.
