Stephen Curry Climbs NBA All-Time Scoring List, Surpassing Paul Pierce

Stephen Curry surpassed Paul Pierce to claim 19th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

Stephen Curry achieved a new milestone, moving past Paul Pierce to secure 19th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list. This significant moment unfolded on Wednesday with a stepback 3-pointer in the first quarter during a game against the Utah Jazz. This follows an earlier achievement on January 25, when Curry passed John Havlicek and then tied Pierce with two free throws in the fourth quarter.

In the Golden State Warriors' decisive 140-124 victory, Curry contributed 27 points. His performance included making 7 of 14 shots from the field and 4 of 10 attempts from beyond the arc.

Previous Milestones and Future Projections

This recent milestone builds upon Curry's prior ascent past Kevin Garnett for the 21st position on December 29, which occurred during a game against Brooklyn. Should he maintain his health, projections suggest Curry could reach as high as 12th place by the close of the current season. This trajectory would potentially see him move past esteemed Hall of Famers such as Tim Duncan, Dominique Wilkins, Oscar Robertson, and Hakeem Olajuwon.

Recent Performance and Historic Benchmarks

Throughout January, Curry has sustained an impressive average of 24.4 points per game, alongside a 38.8% success rate on 3-point attempts. He has also notably recorded 13 regular-season games with 35 or more points after turning 37, a figure that surpasses Michael Jordan's 12 such games. Only LeBron James holds more such games all-time, with 38.

This season, Curry has registered nine games with 35-plus points. James currently holds the record for the most such games in a single season after turning 37, having achieved 14 in the 2022-23 season.