Steph Curry’s legacy doesn’t need any more validation-but he keeps giving it to us anyway.
On Sunday, the Warriors’ superstar added another chapter to his already historic career, dropping 26 points in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. It wasn’t his most efficient night-he went 7-for-18 from the field and just 3-for-10 from deep-but as always, Curry found a way to impact the game beyond the box score. He added seven assists, four steals, and knocked down all nine of his free throws.
But the real headline? That 26-point outing pushed Curry past Celtics legend John Havlicek on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
Curry now sits at 20th all-time with 26,397 career points-tied with Paul Pierce. One more bucket, and he’ll move into sole possession of that spot.
It’s another milestone in a career that’s been full of them. Curry’s climb up the scoring ladder isn’t just about longevity-it’s about sustained excellence.
He’s not padding stats in garbage time or hanging on past his prime. He’s still the engine of Golden State’s offense, still drawing double teams 35 feet from the basket, still bending defenses in ways few players in league history ever have.
And now, he’s got a clear path to keep climbing.
The next names on the list are a who’s who of NBA royalty:
- Tim Duncan (26,496)
- Dominique Wilkins (26,668)
- Oscar Robertson (26,710)
- Russell Westbrook (26,917)
- Hakeem Olajuwon (26,946)
All of them within reach. All of them legends in their own right. And all of them about to have company.
Curry’s ascent is a reminder of just how much ground he’s covered since entering the league in 2009. He’s revolutionized the game with his shooting, yes-but he’s also quietly become one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history. Not just because of the threes, but because of his ability to score in every way imaginable: off the dribble, off the catch, at the rim, from the line.
And here’s the thing-he’s not done. Not even close.
So while the Warriors continue to navigate the ups and downs of the season, Curry keeps doing what he does best: making history, one game at a time.