James Harden Achieves Second Place In All-Time 3-Pointers List, Acknowledges Curry's Record Is Out Of Reach

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James Harden, known for his confidence on the court, recently moved to second place in the NBA's all-time 3-pointer list. However, he does not expect to surpass Stephen Curry's record. Curry scored two 3-pointers as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Utah Jazz 116-105, contributing 20 points, 11 assists, and six rebounds. His first 3-pointer of the game marked his 2,794th career shot from beyond the arc, placing him second in league history.

After overtaking Ray Allen's previous total of 2,973, Harden now trails only Curry, who has made 3,782 3-pointers. Reflecting on this achievement after Sunday's game, Harden expressed his pride: "Unbelievable accomplishment. It's just a testament to the amount of work that I've been putting in. As I get older and just chip away at an unbelievable career, I start to accomplish things like that. So I don't ever want to take it for granted."

Despite his success, Harden remains realistic about catching Curry's record. He acknowledged that while he is one of the most confident players in the league, surpassing Curry is unlikely. "I'm one of the most confident guys that we have in this league," Harden stated. "But no, I probably won't catch Steph. I don't think anybody will honestly."

Harden praised Curry's exceptional shooting ability and noted how the game has evolved with players like Curry creating shots off pindowns and pick-and-rolls. "He can shoot the s*** out of the ball," Harden remarked. He highlighted that many players on the list excelled at catch-and-shoot situations but emphasized Curry's versatility in creating shots.

The evolution of basketball has introduced various ways to score efficiently from beyond the arc. Players like Curry have mastered these techniques at a high level. Harden believes that breaking such a record would require an extraordinary career and shooting prowess.

Harden also mentioned that if someone were to break Curry's record eventually, it would likely happen long after their time in the league has ended: "If it happens, it's going to be when we're not here anymore." This sentiment underscores how significant Curry's achievements are in today's game.