Warriors' Steph Curry Passed Kobe Bryant, Closing in on Michael Jordan's NBA Record
Stephen Curry continues to solidify his place among the greatest scorers in NBA history. The Golden State Warriors star reached another milestone during Tuesday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns.
Curry scored 28 points, marking his 252nd game with at least 25 points since turning 30, according to OptaStats. This achievement allowed him to surpass Kobe Bryant, who had 251 such games.
The only player ahead of him now is Michael Jordan, who recorded 256 games of 25 or more points after the age of 30. Given Curry’s consistent scoring ability, it seems possible he could surpass Jordan’s record this season.
“Curry scored 28 points against the Phoenix Suns, marking his 252nd game of 25 or more points since turning 30 years old.” — OptaStats
Curry’s feat is even more impressive considering he played while ill. The Warriors guard admitted Tuesday that he was under the weather during the matchup against the Suns, making his performance all the more remarkable.
He will, however, sit out the second game of the Warriors’ back-to-back series due to illness. Despite early-career injuries, Curry has grown into one of the league’s most durable veterans and continues to impress as he defies age and adversity.
Author’s Summary
Stephen Curry surpassed Kobe Bryant for games with 25+ points after 30 and is close to matching Michael Jordan’s record, showcasing resilience and peak form even while ill.