Stephen Curry Surpasses Kobe Bryant, Nears Michael Jordan's NBA Record
Stephen Curry, the sharpshooting star of the Golden State Warriors, continues to solidify his status among NBA legends. On Tuesday night, Curry scored 28 points against the Phoenix Suns, marking his 252nd game with 25 or more points since turning 30 years old, according to OptaStats.
This achievement breaks his tie with Kobe Bryant, who had 251 such games after turning 30. The all-time record remains with Michael Jordan, who played 256 games scoring 25 or more points post-30.
Curry's Record Pursuit
Curry’s scoring ability makes it likely he will surpass Jordan’s record this season. However, he will not add to this total on Wednesday, as he is sitting out the Warriors' second game of a back-to-back due to illness.
"I played against the Suns while sick," Curry admitted Tuesday night, enhancing the impressiveness of his current performance streak.
Late-Career Resilience
This run is especially remarkable given Curry’s earlier career was marred by recurring injuries. Since overcoming those setbacks, he has become a notably durable player despite the challenges of aging as a guard.
Summary: Stephen Curry has surpassed Kobe Bryant’s record for games scoring 25+ points after age 30 and is closing in on Michael Jordan’s all-time mark with an impressive and resilient late-career performance.
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