In a moment that had NBA fans everywhere losing their minds, Stephen Curry made his triumphant return to the court on Friday night, December 12, 2025, and kicked things off with a jaw-dropping, 100-foot warmup shot that even had WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark questioning reality. But hold up—Curry didn’t just make the shot; he straight-up proved the doubters wrong, including Clark herself, with footage so clean it’s impossible to deny.
After sitting out five games with a nagging left quad injury, the 37-year-old Golden State Warriors legend stepped back into action against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chase Center. And boy, did he announce his presence. Before tip-off, Curry lined up from the Warriors’ exit tunnel—the opposite end of the court—and launched a heave that sailed approximately 100 feet through the air, dipping under the scoreboard and swishing straight through the hoop. He dribbled a few times on the carpet for momentum, released the ball with that signature form, and celebrated like the GOAT he is, sprinting back down the tunnel as the early-arriving fans erupted in disbelief.
The video, which exploded across social media faster than a Curry three-pointer, captured the entire impossible feat. It hovered in the air for what felt like an eternity before dropping perfectly—nothing but net. This wasn’t some edited clip or deepfake; it was raw, unfiltered proof of Curry’s otherworldly shooting prowess.
Enter Caitlin Clark, the Iowa Hawkeyes alum and WNBA sharpshooter who’s no stranger to logo threes herself. Watching the clip on X (formerly Twitter), Clark couldn’t wrap her head around it. She fired off a tweet: “this has to be AI.” Ouch! But Curry’s shot was the ultimate mic drop, silencing any skepticism with undeniable evidence. After all, this time around, multiple angles and eyewitness accounts confirmed it was 100% real—unlike an earlier viral video from this year where a similar attempt looked good at first but missed upon closer inspection.
On the court, Curry didn’t miss a beat either. He dropped a game-high 39 points, along with five rebounds and five assists, reminding everyone why he’s still the king of the long-range game. Though the Warriors fell short in a 127-120 loss to the Timberwolves, Curry’s performance was a vintage display of skill and resilience. Post-game, he reflected on his return: “I felt pretty good to start and normal like middle of the game trying to get your second wind. And then once you started to get into the rhythm of the game, things started to feel normal again. Individually, it was a good first game back just to get my lungs back and feel like myself.”
This warmup wonder wasn’t just a fluke—it’s the kind of magic that defines Curry’s career. From half-court buzzer-beaters to revolutionizing the three-point era, the four-time NBA champion continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible on a basketball court. And for Clark? Well, consider this her welcome to the Curry show. If anyone’s going to make the impossible look routine, it’s Steph.
Fans online are already calling it one of the greatest pre-game moments ever, and with video proof this solid, who’s to argue? Curry didn’t just return—he returned with a bang that echoed across the league. Boom!