Steph Curry becomes 1st NBA player with 4000+ 3-pointers, LeBron James reacts
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry made history on Thursday, becoming the first player in NBA history to reach 4,000 career three-pointers.
The milestone came in a dominant 130-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center, extending the Warriors' winning streak to six games.
Curry, the league’s all-time leader in three-pointers, entered the game needing just two more to reach the 4,000 mark. He achieved the feat in the third quarter, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
Despite the historic moment, Curry played a supporting role on the night, finishing with 11 points as Golden State saw eight players score in double figures.
LeBron James Congratulates Curry
Following the game, longtime rival LeBron James took to social media to acknowledge Curry’s achievement.
🧑🏽🍳 4K from Trey is CRAZY!!!!! Congrats my brother!! That’s 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 @StephenCurry30
Curry, known for revolutionising the game with his shooting ability, became the NBA's three-point king on December 14, 2021, when he surpassed Ray Allen’s previous record of 2,973 triples.
Since then, he has continued to extend his lead, with James Harden (3,127) trailing in second place.
A Record-Breaking Career
Curry has led the NBA in total three-pointers made in eight of his 16 seasons. He also holds records for most seasons with 300 or more made threes (five) and most games with at least five made threes (388).
The 35-year-old has never gone three consecutive games without making at least one three-pointer and holds the longest streak for consecutive games with a made three (268 games from 2018-2023).
On the night, the Warriors shot 57.7% from the field and 56.4% from beyond the arc, securing their 13th win in their last 15 games. Draymond Green led Golden State with a season-high 23 points, while Jonathan Kuminga returned from injury to contribute 18 points off the bench.
For the Kings, DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points, but Sacramento struggled without Domantas Sabonis, who missed his sixth straight game due to a hamstring injury.
As Curry continues to add to his total, he remains in a class of his own, setting a standard that may take years for others to reach.