Stephen Curry just made history. Again.
In a game that will be replayed, rewatched, and remembered for years, the Golden State superstar scored 52 points, dropped 12 threes, and pulled off a stat line so outrageous it literally never happened before.
Stephen Curry makes NBA History. But thatโs not even the wildest part.
Because while he torched the Memphis Grizzlies with his usual mix of wizardry and confidence, Stephen Curry passed Jerry Westโyes, The Logo himselfโon the NBAโs all-time scoring list. Curry is now officially in the top 25 scorers in league history.
And in true Steph fashion, he did it with drama, elegance, and a basketball performance that made the entire league stop and stare.
? Stephen Curry Passes Jerry West โ And Makes History in the Process
Letโs make this clear: Curry didnโt just pass a name on a list. He passed a legend. Jerry West isnโt just a Hall of Famerโhe literally is the NBA logo. Passing him on the all-time scoring chart is like climbing basketball Everest.
And Steph didnโt do it with a free throw or a layup. He did it with fire:
52 points
12 made threes
5 steals
And most importantlyโฆ a win.
Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to record at least 50 points, 10 threes, and 5 steals in a single game. You read that rightโnobody has done what Steph just did.
? 32 Points in One Half? Just Another Day for Steph
Curry came out of the gate like a man possessed. He couldnโt miss.
He hit his first five shots, including four straight from deep. The result? A jaw-dropping 32 points in the first half alone. The Memphis crowd was stunned. Even coach Steve Kerr had to shake his head and laugh in disbelief.
At one point, after Steph buried his eighth three of the first half, Kerr didnโt even call a timeoutโhe just watched, hands on his hips, grinning like a fan who couldnโt believe what he was seeing.
Can you blame him?
? The Records Just Keep Piling Up
Curryโs incredible night wasnโt just about one gameโit was about his place in history. Hereโs what he walked away with:
- Moved into 25th on the NBA all-time scoring list
- Became the first player ever with a 50+ point, 10+ three, 5+ steal game
- Tied Damian Lillard for 6th most 50-point games in NBA history (15)
- Passed Rick Barry and LeBron James (in total 50-point gamesโLeBron still active)
- Matched his season high with 12 three-pointers made
- Added a season-saving win to the Warriorsโ record
Let that sink in.
This isnโt just vintage Steph. This is unprecedented greatness, coming from a 36-year-old whoโs still torching defenders like itโs 2016.
? Where Curry Ranks Now Among the NBAโs Best Scorers
Curryโs scoring total now stands at 28,386 career points, placing him 25th all-time, right behind Reggie Miller, whoโs up next at No. 24.
And if youโre wondering whoโs still on the board? Hereโs a glimpse of the legends around him:
- No. 24: Reggie Miller
- No. 23: Alex English
- No. 22: Vince Carter
- No. 21: Kevin Garnett
- No. 20: Russell Westbrook (still active)
Yes, Steph is now surrounded by greatnessโand closing in fast.
? This Wasnโt Just for Show โ The Warriors Needed This
Letโs not forget: this performance wasnโt just another highlight reel. It was crucial.
The Warriors were neck-and-neck with the Grizzlies in the Western Conference standings. A loss would have put them in a dangerous spot with playoff positioning. Instead, Curryโs explosion helped catapult Golden State into 5th place, their best position since 2022โthe same year they won it all.
Curry didnโt just put on a show for the fans. He carried his team, once again.
? What Steph Said About Passing Jerry West
After the game, Curry was asked about the moment he passed Jerry West. His answer? Classy and emotional.
โI got a little emotional about that,โ he said. โIt was special. In his memory. What he meant to our organization, the league, to the world of basketballโฆ Thatโs the logo.โ
Respect, legacy, and humble greatnessโSteph Curry is everything the NBA wants to be.
? Steve Kerr Reacts: โIโve Been Watching This for 11 Yearsโฆ Still Canโt Believe Itโ
Warriors coach Steve Kerr has seen every version of Curry. And yetโeven after all these yearsโhe still finds himself in awe.
โFifty-two points with people draped all over him all game long,โ Kerr said. โYou just get a sense of the magnitude of his talent.โ
Thatโs the thing with Steph. He never stops surprisingโeven those whoโve seen it all. Stephen Curry makes NBA History.
? How Did He Do It? The Breakdown
- Field Goal Shooting: 16-of-26
- Three-Point Shooting: 12-of-20
- Free Throws: 8-of-9
- Steals: 5
- Minutes Played: 35
Efficient. Lethal. Effortless. Thatโs Stephen Curry basketball.
? Whoโs Next on the Hit List?
Now that heโs passed Jerry West, all eyes are on the next milestoneโand itโs a big one.
Reggie Miller, one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, is the next in line on the scoring chart. Steph already smashed Millerโs all-time three-point record in 2021. Now, heโs about to outscore him too.
Talk about poetic.
? Fan Reactions: โThis Man is a Living Cheat Codeโ
Twitter (okay, X) and Instagram were on fire after the game. Fans couldnโt contain themselves:
- โSteph Curry is not from this planet.โ
- โWeโre watching history. Appreciate it while it lasts.โ
- โ52 points and he made it look EASY. MVP!!โ
- โHow do you even guard this man?!โ
It wasnโt just Warriors fans celebrating. NBA fans across the board acknowledged what theyโd just witnessed.
? Donโt Forget: Curryโs 36โฆ And Still Dropping 50?!
Letโs talk age.
Curry is 36 years old. Heโs in year 15. And heโs still dropping 50-point games like heโs in his prime.
In fact, heโs aging better than almost anyone in NBA history. Only a few players have even scored 50 past the age of 35, and Curry has done it multiple times.
Heโs not slowing downโheโs evolving. Stronger, smarter, and somehow still surprising.
? Final Thoughts: Stephen Curry Passes Jerry West, But Heโs Not Done
Passing Jerry West. Scoring 52. Setting a new NBA record. Lifting his team into playoff contention. All in one night.
Stephen Curryโs Hall of Fame career just got another chapterโand it might be one of the most unforgettable yet.
Heโs still rewriting the rules. Still dazzling fans. Still proving that even after 15 seasons, heโs the most electrifying man in basketball.
So whatโs next?
Who knows. With Curry, anything is possible.
