History has been rewritten once again on the NBA hardwood. In a league that has been completely revolutionized by long-range shooting, Steph Curry has officially crossed a frontier that no other player has ever touched. As of January 24, 2026, the Golden State Warriors superstar has become the first player in NBA history to attempt 10,000 career three-pointers. It is a staggering volume number that speaks not just to his longevity, but to the sheer audacity and confidence that changed the way basketball is played globally.
For the tech guys do not get it twisted…Kyle Korver is the best 3-point shooter by career 3-point percentage at 42.9% (2,450 made / 5,715 attempted over 1,232 games). Stephen Curry ranks 2nd at 42.2% (4,222 / 10,007 over 1,062 games), but leads in volume (most makes) and efficiency per game (3.98 makes/game).
Reaching this milestone cements his status as the undisputed greatest shooter of all time. While other prolific scorers like James Harden trail behind him by nearly 900 attempts, Steph Curry stands alone at the mountain top with a career total that now sits at 10,007 attempts. This record is more than just a counting stat; it represents a decade-and-a-half of green lights, impossible angles, and the kind of defensive gravity that warps entire game plans. The “Baby-Faced Assassin” didn’t just break the door down for volume shooting; he removed it from the hinges entirely.
The Road to 10,000
To understand the magnitude of 10,000 attempts, one has to look at the efficiency that accompanies it. Usually, as volume increases, efficiency dips. Yet, Curry has maintained a career percentage hovering north of 42%, a statistical anomaly that defies logic. Legends like Ray Allen and Reggie Miller, who previously held the crown, played in eras where five or six attempts a game was considered high volume. Curry normalized taking 10, 12, or even 15 threes in a single contest, accelerating his path to this 10,000-mark at a pace the league had never seen.
The moment the 10,000th shot went up, it was a testament to the endurance of his mechanics. Every jump shot, from his rookie year in 2009 to this historic night in 2026, has been identical—one motion, lightning release, and high arc. While the shot itself might have been just another possession in the flow of the Warriors’ offense, the context places it in the history books alongside moments like LeBron James’ scoring record. It highlights a singular dominance over a specific skill set that we may never see replicated.
Defining the “Chef Curry” Era
This milestone forces us to reflect on the era defined by Curry. Before him, the three-point shot was a utility; after him, it became the primary weapon of modern offenses. By attempting 10,000 threes, he has effectively generated roughly 12,000 to 13,000 points from beyond the arc alone, factoring in his make rate. But the attempts signify the threat level. Defenses have to guard him the moment he crosses half-court, a reality that has stretched defenses thinner than ever before.
The gap between Curry and the rest of the field is widening. Active players like Damian Lillard and Harden are great in their own right, but the consistency required to launch 10,000 shots is rare. It requires staying healthy, maintaining a starting role for nearly two decades, and having the ultimate trust of coaching staffs to keep firing even when shots aren’t falling—though with Curry, they almost always do.
What’s Next for the King of Threes?
Now that 10,000 attempts are in the rearview mirror, the conversation shifts to how high the bar will ultimately be set. Could we see 11,000? 12,000? With his game relying more on skill and touch than pure explosive athleticism, Curry’s window remains open. He continues to adapt his game, finding space off screens and using his handle to create separation against younger, faster defenders.
For basketball fans, we are witnessing the final chapters of a prime that has no parallel. We often talk about unbreakable records in sports—Wilt’s 100 points, DiMaggio’s hit streak. Steph Curry’s volume and accuracy numbers are entering that same rarefied air. When he finally decides to hang up his sneakers, the gap between first and second place on the all-time three-point lists might be so large that it takes generations to close. Today, we celebrate 10,000 shots, each one a reminder of how the game changed forever.
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