On December 14, 2021, Stephen Curry etched his name in history as the NBA’s greatest shooter by surpassing Ray Allen to become the league’s all-time leader in three-pointers made.
This record, perhaps the most defining achievement of his illustrious career, exemplifies how the Golden State Warriors superstar transformed the game with his extraordinary shooting ability.
Fast forward nearly three years, and Allen’s place on the leaderboard was overtaken again, this time by Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden. On Sunday, Harden moved into second place on the all-time three-point list by hitting two shots from deep against the Utah Jazz, edging past the Hall of Famer.
When asked about the possibility of catching Curry at the top, Harden dismissed the idea, expressing his belief that no one will ever come close to the reigning three-point leader’s record.
Throughout their careers, Curry and Harden have shared intense rivalries that have fostered mutual respect as they near the twilight of their playing days. While Curry holds a commanding lead of 808 three-pointers, both now occupy the top spots on the all-time leaderboard, securing their legacies as two of the most influential and prolific shooters in basketball history.