NBA: Here are some amazing records held by Stephen Curry
What's the story
The NBA has witnessed a number of legendary players over the years. One such player, who is a living legend is Stephen Curry of Golden State Warriors. He is often referred as the greatest shooter in NBA history. With his sound ability to shoot and claim three-pointers, he has set a number of records, as we take a look at the same.
Most games
Multiple records for most games with three-pointers and assists
Curry holds a unique record of most games scoring the same number of three-pointers and assists: Four three-pointers along with four assists: 269 games Five three-pointers along with five assists: 165 games Six three-pointers along with six assists: 77 games Seven three-pointers along with seven assists: 31 games Eight three-pointers along with eight assists: 17 games Nine three-pointers along with nine assists: Two games
Fewest games
Multiple records for the most three-pointers
Being an expert shooter, he is ought to score the maximum three-pointers. Over his 10-year career so far, he has a number of record for the three-pointers. He holds the record for fewest games played to reach 1,000 and 2,000 career three-pointers of 369 and 597. He also holds the record of reaching 100 three-pointers in a season in just 20 games.
Consecutive games
Multiple records for consecutive games scoring one or more three-pointers
Curry is well-known for his consistency in scoring three-pointers in almost every game, as he holds records for one or more three-pointers in consecutive games. While he has scored a three-pointer in 157 consecutive games, he has scored a double in 53 consecutive ones, and a triple in 24 consecutive games. He also holds the record of scoring eight three-pointers in three consecutive games.
Data
Joint-most three-pointers in playoffs
While he has already dominated with three-pointers in the regular season, he also holds a unique one in the playoffs, having scored the most three-pointers 98 in 2015. He jointly holds the record with Klay Thompson, who attained the same record a year later.