Stephen Curry Joins Elite Group By Scoring 25,000 Points In NBA

Stephen Curry recently joined an elite group, becoming the 10th player to score 25,000 points with a single NBA team. During the Golden State Warriors' 115-110 win over the Detroit Pistons, Curry scored 32 points. This victory marked their fourth consecutive win, improving their record to 36-28. Curry reached this milestone with a third-quarter three-pointer, making him the 26th player in NBA history to achieve this feat.

The Warriors celebrated Curry's achievement on social media, highlighting his scoring prowess and ongoing ambition. The franchise posted: "A scorer like few others in NBA history. 25,000 points and Stephen is still hungry for more." This recognition underscores Curry's significant impact on the team and the league.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr expressed admiration for Curry's performance despite not being at his peak. "It's stunning. It's night after night," Kerr remarked. He praised Curry for leading the team to victory even when his shooting wasn't perfect, emphasizing that this consistency defines a great player.

Curry himself was surprised by reaching the milestone during the game. He admitted, "It was a surprise, actually. I knew I was coming up on it, but I didn't think about it until I heard it in game." Broadcaster Tim Roye informed him of joining a list of only 10 players who have achieved this with one franchise.

The next target for Curry is reaching 4,000 career three-pointers, a feat no player has accomplished before. Against Detroit, he made four out of 15 attempts and now needs just seven more to reach this landmark. Kerr humorously commented on this goal: "It's crazy, crazy. It feels like 25,000 threes, actually!"

Kerr also appreciated how Curry played through fatigue and tough defense while managing to get to the free-throw line 12 times. This determination highlights Curry's resilience and commitment to his team's success.

Curry's achievement places him among basketball legends like Kobe Bryant who scored all their career points with one team. Reflecting on this accomplishment, Curry noted how special it is to be part of such an exclusive group synonymous with basketball history.