Obviously that was a small sample size, but enough to give some observers pause about Curry being the lonesome star on a Warriorsâ team in transition. He scored those 62 points in 36 minutes, and scored 30 points in both halves (a feat last accomplished by “Pistol” Pete Maravich in 1977). Career Projections. This page details the records, statistics and career achievements of American professional basketball player Stephen Curry.Curry is a point guard for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Curry's 62 points are the most scored by a Golden State player since Rick Barry hit 64 in 1974. A handful of his 3-pointers came from well beyond the stripe, and his final shot, courtesy of a Draymond Green assist, was swished while off-balanced from deep. Discounting last season, Curry has enjoyed the company of Thompson for seven years, and also Kevin Durant for three of those seasons. Confirm that your trade proposal is valid according to the NBA collective bargaining agreement. He already holds a ton of three-point records, including the most triples in an NBA Finals game. Stephen Curry. Asked if he would join Lillard in the event, Curry â who leads the league in points scored (869) and 3-pointers made (145) â was non-committal. Sign up to receive NBA emails! Stephen Curryâs previous career high was 54 points on Feb. 27, 2013, at New Yorkâs Madison Square Garden. Bio. By clicking "Submit", you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Born: Mar 14, 1988 (32 years old) Birthplace/Hometown: Akron, Ohio. Utah's system is reliable and, save for a few instances of especially inspired passing, as predictable as the math it tends toward. Our scribes chime in on the storyline they'll be watching the most once the 2020-21 season resumes. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. You agree that your personal information will be used to send you messages about NBA related products and services, and share your personal information with NBA partners and affiliates so that they can also contact you about products and services that might be of interest to you. Curry came out shooting against the Washington Wizards, scoring 51 points in three quarters of a 144-122 win at Oracle Arena. And he is playing the guard position. Stephen Curry Highest Scoring Games Stephen Curry career high in points and a list with his top 50 scoring performances in both the NBA Regular Season and the Playoffs. NCAAM NBA NBA. Our scribes chime in on which player has stood out as the Rookie of the Year midway through the 2020-21 season. Key stats: 42 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 12 ⦠Stephen Curry has seen the criticisms and issued a rebuttal of sorts Sunday by scoring 62 points - a career high - in the Warriors' win over Blazers. You can e-mail him here, find his archive here and follow him on Twitter. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images. Current Team: Golden State Warriors. Want every headline right at your fingertips? But this is a different time, and for one night, a different Curry from a historical standpoint. The contestants for the contest were announced this week and itâs comprised of all players who will be playing in the All-Star Game. It would be wrong to say Stephen Curry had one of those nights, because even the two-time Kia MVP winner never actually had anything like this. He drained five triples in the 1st half and three in the 2nd half for 38 points and the all-time mark. It was a game that defined the skill that made Curry a game-changing player in the NBA. Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is considered the greatest three-point shooter of All-Time by most of the NBA community. Curry is the latest member of the Warriors to join the single-game 60-point club that features Thompson (2016), Rick Barry (1974), Wilt Chamberlain (1961) and Joe Fulks (1949). A dribbling maestro, the way he ⦠NBA superstars past and present were all abuzz Sunday on social media in the wake of Stephen Curry's 62-point game. That was something mentioned by Damian Lillard moments after Portland beat the Warriors by 25 points in the first of their back-to-back games. Stephen Curry is the most popular basketball player of this generation. Curry shot 16 ⦠Select the fourth team from the drop down menu. Even with his outburst, Curryâs Warriors ended up losing the game at Madison Square Garden. Harden, who scored 31 points in a 121-105 road win against the Atlanta Hawks, broke Curry's record with his 887th attempt (his eighth on the evening). In Game 6, Curry scored 29 points with five 3-pointers, as the Warriors rallied from an early 17-point deficit to stave off elimination with a 115â86 victory over the Rockets. âHe did a little bit of everything,â said Blazers coach Terry Stotts. This game was considered the superstarâs coming out game. His career shooting percentage in the mid-season classic is surprisingly low. With the game somewhat competitive despite Curryâs shooting, he wasnât pulled from the game, which meant more shots and more points, although Kerr did have a thought. In Game 7, Curry recorded 27 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds, as the Warriors earned a fourth straight trip to the NBA Finals by beating the Rockets 101â92. Blogtable: Top storyline in season's second half? @stephencurry30, Current NBA Status: Under Contract (Golden State Warriors), Drafted: Round 1, Pick 7, Golden State Warriors, High School: Charlotte Christian School [Charlotte, North Carolina]. That was just three points shy of Curry's career high, but Kerr decided to keep his star guard on the bench for the entire fourth quarter. Everyone who thinks Steph Curry doesn't show up in the NBA Finals might want to check out what happened Wednesday night at Oracle Arena. Select the third team from the drop down menu. Curry set the record in Game 2 of the 2018 NBA Finals with 9 triples en route to a game-high 33 points. All content © 2000-2021 RealGM, L.L.C. He made 14 Monday night â ⦠The Warriors won 137-122, which sweetened the performance by Curry, who has struggled at times this season and raised some suspicion about his ability to carry a team without a secondary scoring star. Arguably the greatest shooter of all-time, Curry's latest exhibition caught social media fire. Tools and Resources Used by Real General Managers. The former two-time Kia MVP enters an interesting phase of his career. Game Log. Here are five key stats to know about each member of Team LeBron ahead of Sunday's NBA All-Star Game. If Thompson or Durant are on the court, Curry doesnât bother taking 31 shots. Overall, Curry has shot 38 percent in six All-Star appearances, connecting on just 32 percent of his 3-point⦠Our scribes chime in on which player has stood out as the Sixth Man of the Year midway through the 2020-21 season. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCâs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. (h/t @EliasSports ) Splits. He shot 46.7% from the field and 44.2% from beyond the arc. Shaun Powell has covered the NBA for more than 25 years. Curry shot 13-for-17 from three-point range and scored a season-high 46 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 116-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. It's easy to be terrible, and it's easy to be a little bit better than that. But that's not the case in the NBA All-Star game. Steph is 6-2, 180 pounds, whatever he is. Pronunciation: \STEFF-in\ Wardell Stephen Curry II Twitter: StephenCurry30 (Steph, Baby-Faced Assassin, Chef Curry, The Human Torch, Threezus) Position: Point Guard Shoots: Right 6-3, 185lb (190cm, 83kg) Team: Golden State Warriors. This website uses cookies. The timing is odd but Gersson Rosas probably actually wanted Chris Finch instead of Ryan Saunders all along and now they half a weird season left to start figuring out what's next. In typical Curry fashion, Steph did it in just one game. Both players allowed the Warriors to not only win championships but stretch defenses and allow those shooters tremendous freedom. Safe money lies with teams who play above-average defense while also maximizing three-point volume and efficiency. Basically, it was Curryâs career high, and it was done six games into a season where heâll probably be asked to come close to repeating such feats for the Warriors, who obviously are without Klay Thompson but if Steph keeps this up they wonât be without hope. Curry totaled 29 points (8-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 10-10 FT), nine assists, four rebounds and a steal in Friday's 130-121 victory over Charlotte. âI wanted to take him out with 30 seconds left, so the 42 people in the stands could give him a standing ovation,â Kerr said. Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry broke all sorts of personal and franchise records on Sunday night. Select the second team from the drop down menu. About the topic of a star carrying the load, Kerr applied some perspective and said: âIf you think about most guys considered the best in the league, physical freaks of nature, LeBron, Giannis, Anthony Davis. Curry averaged 32 points in four games. He’s trying to get quality looks and get a clean look, so he can make a good shot.â. Curry went 18-for-31 from the field, 8-for-16 from beyond the arc and 18-for-19 from the free-throw line … that lone missed free throw snapped a streak of 80 straight. âItâs just a privilege to coach him.â. Warriors superstar guard Stephen Curry is hailed by many as the greatest shooter of all time. Select the players you wish to trade from the rosters below. Height: 6-3 (191cm) Weight: 190 (86kg), StephenCurryNBA 62 points. Stephen Curry drained his most field goals in a game against the Magic on February 25, 2016, with 20 made. Jazz guard Mike Conley has been named an injury replacement by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Conley's first NBA All-Star selection in 14 seasons. A six-piece? FIRST TAKE Stephen A Smith says Steph Curry is most capable of scoring 100 points in a game Relive all the best moments from Stephen Curry’s 62-point game. Advanced Stats. Itâs important to note how good Curry has been playing in his last 12 games. The 3-Point Contest will take place prior to the All-Star Game at 6:30 p.m. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA, its clubs or Turner Broadcasting.Â. âItâs different than what it’s looked like over the last four or five years for him. All rights reserved. With his 3-point shooting, he has changed the dynamics of the game. It was 62 points, to be precise, that Curry spread all over the Blazers, punishing Portland with a variety of shots taken from all over the floor Sunday in a performance that bested all other Curry performances, as absurd as that sounds. 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ET on TNT. Height: 6-3 (191cm) Weight: 190 (86kg) @stephencurry30 Curry took the challenge Sunday and repeatedly and aggressively took it to the Blazers. Curry: ‘Just try to stay humble, in the moment’, NBA reacts to Stephen Curry's outrageous performance, Stephen Curry drills 105 straight 3s in practice, Stephen Curry fastest ever to reach 2,500 career 3-pointers, Conley replaces Booker in ASG, MTN DEW 3-Point Contest, Pistons reach buyout agreement with Griffin. Game score: 39.9. Stephen Curry proves he's still a game changer in 62-point outburst The former Kia MVP flashes his brilliance in a dazzling career night, surpassing his previous best by ⦠âEverything was a shot or an attack,â said Green. With the Warriors missing Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant for Game 3 against the Toronto Raptors, Curry went off, scoring a playoff career-high 47 points. Choose at least two teams from the menus below to start your trade. Nationality: United States. News: 2 days ago Curry had 16 points (5-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and three steals in 26 minutes Sunday against the Lakers. Stephen Curry: Registers 29 points, nine dimes. Game Log. Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson had only made five 3-point shots throughout the first seven games of the 2018 NBA season. Curry became the first player since Kobe Bryant on Dec. 20, 2005, to score at least 30 points in each half of a game, and he bettered his previous career â¦