Curry gave himself the best 37th birthday gift: sinking the 4,000th three-pointer of his career. The Warriors crushed the Kings 130-104, extending their dominance throughout the game. Though Curry himself only made two threes, the team knocked down 22 total—a figure that, combined with their shooting percentage, ties for the fourth-highest this season. They’ve hit 22 threes three times before and once made 27.

The game was full of highlights. With Jonathan Kuminga scoring 11 points alone in the fourth quarter, the Warriors are hitting their stride for the season. Kuminga, who hadn’t played in two months, debuted with 18 points.

Since Klay Thompson joined (Note: Assuming a possible context error; if it’s actually another player like Butler, adjust accordingly), the Warriors are 13-2, including 11-1 in their last 12 games. Their hot streak should continue: the Kings win was the first of five straight home games, though tough teams like the Nuggets, Bucks, and Knicks are ahead. They’ll then face six straight away games, but their 13-2 run includes 10 road games (8-2 record).

Their next goal: escape the third tier and join the second. The Warriors, first in the third tier, are three games behind the Rockets and Lakers in the second. Within the third tier, the Kings and Mavericks are fading due to injuries.

As the pioneer of the three-point revolution, Curry’s 4,000 threes are epoch-making. They open a new door and set a benchmark for younger players: Can you cross the 4,000 three-pointer threshold?

Curry himself could reach 5,000 threes, but for others, 4,000 remains a daunting target—largely unreachable. Active vets like James Harden, Damian Lillard, and Klay Thompson have a shot, and maybe future stars like Jayson Tatum, Luka Dončić, or Trae Young.

Even for elite shooters, 4,000 threes are tough, but Curry is already chasing 5,000. Averaging 347 threes over the past two seasons, he needs 2.88 more seasons to hit 5,000—likely by the 2027-28 season, when he turns 40.

This staggering lead shows how legendary Curry is in NBA history. Anyone who masters something to perfection is extraordinary.

Some dislike three-pointers or excessive long-range shooting—and that’s understandable. But the rise of threes isn’t Curry’s fault. Basketball is about putting the ball in the hoop more than the opponent. Dunking and shooting from 7-8 meters away are similarly difficult. With defenders at that range, the rules make threes worth 1 more point because they’re harder.

Every field needs pioneers, and in that sense, Curry’s three-point legacy equals Shaquille O’Neal’s dominance in the paint. His true gift to basketball? Redefining “space”—something Steve Kerr admires and exploits. More spacing creates opportunities in the paint and weak sides, driving a revolutionary shift in the game.

People love debating GOAT rankings, but I avoid such vague labels. Still, in expanding basketball’s spatial boundaries, Curry’s revolutionary impact is undeniably historic. That’s not up for debate—it’s fact.