Steph Curry hit his 26,669th career point Friday night during the Golden State Warriors’ battle with the Los Angeles Lakers, moving past Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. That’s right, Nique is officially in the rearview mirror for the greatest shooter ever.
Who Steph’s Left in His Dust and Who’s Next Up
Wilkins, the legendary “Human Highlight Film,” now sits behind Curry on the all-time leaderboard. But it’s not just Wilkins; Curry’s also now ahead of some absolute titans of the game: Tim Duncan, Paul Pierce, John Havlicek, and Kevin Garnett. Talk about an elite club! Think about that lineup for a second. These are guys whose jerseys hang from rafters and whose names are etched into history books. Curry’s just flying by them.
And he’s not slowing down. The next names on the chopping block are Oscar Robertson, who’s at No. 17 with 26,710 points, and DeMar DeRozan at No. 16 with 26,763 points. We gotta remember though, DeRozan’s point total is still rising since he’s only starting his first season as a Denver Nugget. Curry’s got his sights set on some serious company, and it feels like it’s only a matter of time.
The Climb Continues, Despite Everything
What makes this climb even more insane? Curry’s spent significant time sidelined with injuries throughout his career. Seriously, remember the 2019-20 campaign? He was limited to just five games that season. To still be cracking the top 20 scorers in NBA history with that kind of time missed is just wild. It shows the sheer brilliance and efficiency of his scoring when he’s on the court.
This season, Curry came into Friday’s action still balling out. He was averaging 28.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. His shooting splits were no joke either: 47.7 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from three-point territory. The dude is still out here defying Father Time and defenses nightly.
What’s Next for the All-Time Scorer?
So, what does this all mean? It means we’re watching a living legend continue to write his story in real time. He’s passing Hall of Famers like they’re speed bumps, and he’s got Oscar Robertson right in his crosshairs. You know he’s already looking ahead, point by point. We’re talking about a guy who fundamentally changed the game, and he’s still adding to his unparalleled legacy. Get ready, because Steph’s not done making history.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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