Warriors star Stephen Curry reveals the other record he aimed to break, held by former teammate

One of the most remarkable moments for the Golden State Warriors came last decade, when the team was among the most dominant franchises in NBA history. With Stephen Curry playing some of the best basketball of his career, the Warriors were nearly unbeatable. Now, as the playoffs approach, Curry is playing better than ever.

His 52-point performance against the Memphis Grizzlies helped secure a crucial victory over a team also vying for a playoff spot. Of those 52 points, 36 came from three-pointers, contributing to Curry’s achievement of tying Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA milestone.

With 12 three-pointers made, Curry not only tied the Lakers legend but also came close to breaking a record held by his former teammate Klay Thompson, who set the record with 14 three-pointers in a single game. After the game, Curry shared his thoughts on the milestone he was so close to surpassing.

“That first two threes in the fourth quarter, I was definitely thinking about Klay, about Chicago, this is the closest I’ve been with that much time left. But after that, reality check, we had to win the game, and we did,“ Curry said to Warriors on NBC Sports.

Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors talks with Stephen Curry #30 during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on November 22, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 123-115.

Curry’s thoughts on teammate’s performance

With Curry back in the starting lineup, the Warriors have seen significant improvements in their recent matchups. As the playoffs approach, each win becomes crucial to securing a direct spot and avoiding the Play-In Tournament.

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Amidst this stretch, Curry was asked about the impact of teammate Jimmy Butler on the team’s success. The Warriors star didn’t hesitate to praise Butler’s contributions. “He has a presence about him. He’s always under control, making the right play, and taking advantage of opportunities when he gets into the paint,” Curry said.

He added, “When he gets into the paint, getting to the line, finishing at the rim… he always makes the right play.” Butler’s consistent performance has made him one of the key players who could help the Warriors make a deep playoff run this season, alongside Draymond Green.

Green’s comments on Curry’s performance

Curry’s strong play has certainly caught the attention of the NBA community, and his teammate Draymond Green was quick to offer praise after the recent game. “That week off was definitely helpful. It never feels good when you’re forced to take that time off,” Green said.

He continued, “But with that said, I think getting that week off at this point in the season was great for him… He looks extremely rejuvenated.” Green’s comments reflect a positive atmosphere in the Warriors’ locker room as they gear up for the postseason.