SAN FRANCISCO – Stephen Curry is the top scorer in Golden State Warriors history.
Curry surpassed Wilt Chamberlain’s previous record of 17,783 runs with one inning to go, with 1:40 remaining in the first quarter of the game against the Denver Nuggets.
On his way to the game against the Nuggets, Curry needed 19 points to pass Chamberlain and finish the first quarter with 21. At the end of the quarter, he was congratulated by his teammates and coaches on his way to the bench.
“It’s an incredible achievement,” said coach Steve Kerr before Monday’s game. “Passing Wilt in every stat is important as his name is on all NBA records, so the fact that Steph is about to break that record is incredible and clearly testament to what he’s done here in his 12 years. . the impact it has had ”.
33-year-old Curry was voted seventh overall in the 1009 draft and has set records in his 12-year career with the Warriors. In recent days, the Warriors star said he couldn’t believe he nearly surpassed Chamberlain in the Warriors record books, calling the performance “very significant.”
“To be fair, it’s unreal. I don’t know how many years (Wilt) has played here, but he had a lot of baskets, ”said Curry. “Obviously (he’s) a legend that will last through the league, but wearing the Warriors uniform and having been here my entire career is pretty crazy, so I have a few more points to score, hopefully more wins at the same time. . but it is generally a very wild idea. “
In addition to his performance on the floor, Curry has always attracted the attention of members of the Warriors organization and the entire league, Curry’s ability to shoot at long range and how his ability has changed basketball. Curry, who came into the game with 43.3 percent from behind the arc against Denver in his career, has created a wave of new players at all levels who are shooting at the basket from greater distances more than ever, because Curry is in something cool changed. To do it from across the court.
“I don’t know if breaking that (Chamberlain) record tells the story, because what Steph is offering goes beyond points,” Kerr noted. “It’s the impact he has on his teammates, on the community, on the organization, the playing style. How unique he is as an individual; this sport has changed. He has inspired young guards who have come to the NBA to become better shooters.
“As incredible as this performance is, passing Wilt is just another thing for Steph,” added the coach.
In an era defined by player movements, Curry’s latest achievement is even more impressive to many in the NBA as he has stayed with the Warriors while repeatedly stating that he only wants to wear one jersey in his career.
“Maybe Steph should be happy that Wilt was part of the players movement or he never would have been,” Kerr said jokingly. “It’s really refreshing when you see guys like Dirk Nowitzki or Kobe Bryant or now Steph, maybe Klay (Thompson), hopefully Draymond (Green) all play with a franchise throughout their careers. Is something special “.