Sacramento, CA — On Friday evening, as the Golden State Warriors faced the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center, Stephen Curry once again demonstrated why he remains one of the NBA’s most iconic figures. In his first 21 minutes of action, the Warriors’ veteran guard tallied eight points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals while shooting 3-of-8 from the field and 2-of-6 from beyond the three-point arc.
More significantly, Curry etched his name deeper into the NBA record books during the contest.
According to Warriors PR, Stephen Curry has officially passed Tim Duncan (26,496 career points) to claim 19th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. The milestone underscores the remarkable longevity and consistency of the two-time MVP, who continues to produce at an elite level well into his 17th NBA season—all spent with the Golden State Warriors.
Curry entered Friday’s matchup averaging 27.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.1 steals per game across 41 contests, while shooting 46.8% from the field and 39.2% from three-point range. ESPN’s Anthony Slater reported prior to tip-off that Curry would return to the starting lineup, with his minutes expected to climb into the high 20s. Kristaps Porzingis was also cleared to play for the Warriors.
The 37-year-old superstar, selected seventh overall by Golden State in the 2009 NBA Draft out of Davidson, has long since transcended his early role as a sharpshooter. He exploded into superstardom during his fifth season and went on to lead the Warriors to six NBA Finals appearances between 2015 and 2022, securing four championships in the process.
With 12 All-Star selections to his name, Curry has firmly established himself among the greatest players in league history. His career averages stand at 24.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game across 1,067 contests, accompanied by elite shooting marks of 47.1% from the field and a record-setting 42.2% from three-point range.
As the Warriors push toward the postseason, the timing of Curry’s latest historic achievement adds a poignant layer to a transitional campaign. Golden State entered Friday’s game as the 10th seed in the Western Conference with a 37-43 record after 80 games. Following the matchup against the Kings, they will close out the 2025-26 regular season on Sunday against the LA Clippers before entering the play-in tournament on Wednesday.
While the Warriors’ playoff hopes remain uncertain, Curry’s continued excellence—and his climb up the all-time scoring ranks—serves as a powerful reminder of his enduring greatness. In a league that constantly evolves, the chef keeps cooking, adding another chapter to a legacy that already ranks among the most influential in NBA history.