PORTLAND – It was just a matter of time before Warriors point guard Stephen Curry surpassed a popular former Warrior on the NBA’s all-time list for 3-point shots.
That time came Tuesday night in Portland, as Curry in the third quarter against the Trail Blazers passed Jason Richardson to move into 18th place on the list.
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Curry entered the game needing four 3-pointers to overtake Richardson, who retired with 1,608 triples. Curry drilled his fourth with 3:22 left in the third quarter. He scored 23 points in the third quarter.
Next up on Curry’s list is another retired player with Warriors ties: player development consultant Steve Nash, who is in 17th place with 1,685 3-pointers. Of the 17 players ahead of Curry, eight are still active, while one — Reggie Miller — is already a Hall of Fame inductee.
The list is as follows:
1. Ray Allen 2973
2. Reggie Miller 2560
3. Jason Terry* 2169
4. Paul Pierce* 2128
5. Jason Kidd 1988
6. Vince Carter* 1938
7. Jamal Crawford* 1934
8. Kyle Korver* 1891
9. Joe Johnson* 1836
10. Chauncey Billups 1830
11. Kobe Bryant 1827
12. Rashard Lewis 1787
13. Peja Stojakovic 1760
14. Dale Ellis 1719
15. Dirk Nowitzki* 1705
16. J.R. Smith* 1687
17. Steve Nash 1685
18. Stephen Curry* 1609