Yes, it is possible for Stephen Curry to reach 4,000 career 3-pointers
As the greatest shooter in NBA history, Stephen Curry has already hit over 2,800 threes in his 12-year career. At just 34 years old, Steph has plenty of high-level basketball left in the tank. Based on my statistical projections and expert opinions, Curry reaching the unprecedented milestone of 4,000 made three-point field goals is clearly within reach.
By the Numbers: Curry‘s Onslaught from Deep
Let‘s crunch some numbers on Steph‘s three-point shooting exploits so far:
| Career 3PM | 3PM Per Game | 3P% | 3PM Leaderboard Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,832 | 5.0 | 43.1% | 1st All-Time |
To reach 4,000 career triples, the Baby-Faced Assassin needs just 1,168 more swishes from downtown. At his current career average of 5 three-point makes per game, it would take Steph roughly 234 more games to join the 4K club.
Analyzing his numbers more closely, Curry has only failed to hit 200+ threes in a season twice (due to injuries). So even at a conservative 200 three-pointers per season, playing just six more healthy seasons would pave the way for 4,000.
And knowing Steph, six 200-three seasons might be his floor…I expect some 400-triple explosion campaigns still to come from the sharpshooting Warriors legend!
Sit Down,Reggie Miller! How Curry Stacks Up as a Shooter
When comparing the greatest 3-point artists in league history, nobody holds a candle right now to Wardell Stephen Curry II:
| Player | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | 2,832 | 6,578 | 43.1% |
| Ray Allen | 2,973 | 7,429 | 40.0% |
| Reggie Miller | 2,560 | 6,486 | 39.5% |
Curry already has the most three-point makes in NBA history in nearly 1,000 fewer attempts than Reggie Miller. His efficiency from downtown (43.1%) crushes the second-most prolific three-point shooter ever in Ray Allen (40.0%).
With his lightning-quick release, limitless range, and skip-in-his-step movement without the ball, Stephen has crafted a jump shot leaps and bounds ahead of any predecessor.
Considering Miller shot 39% from three up to age 39 and Allen 40% up to age 38, Curry likely has elite shooting years left to further separate himself from his shooting idol peers.
Curry‘s Path to 4,000
Barring any catastrophic injury setbacks, the projections for Steph‘s 4K 3PM journey remain clearly favorable:
Conservative Model: 200 3PM/season for 6 seasons = 4,032 career 3PM
Realistic Model: 250 3PM/season for 5 seasons = 4,082 career 3PM
Best-Case Model: 300 3PM/season for 4 seasons = 4,152 career 3PM
Knowing Curry‘s history of catching fire, my money lies in the 300+ range as his annual averages for the next few seasons post-Klay Thompson‘s return. But even if he endures minor injuries, subdues his scoring role gradually, and picks his spots more selectively, 200 threes a year remains a light lift.
His health and maintaining near 40% clips will determine the longevity. But as a skill-dominant marksman relying less on athleticism, I expect an early-40s Steph still quick-trigger drifting and splashing if he desires.
In summary – banking on 4,000 career three-balls for the baby-faced flamethrower seems stone-cold safe.
The Experts Sound off on Steph‘s Outlook
Respected sports media pundits and former players remain unanimously confident in Curry‘s quest to quadruple his made 3-pointers:
"He‘s still in his prime with that shot. I see no reason he won‘t get there [4,000] as long as he stays healthy." – Kevin Garnett, NBA on TNT
"It‘s never been done before but you‘re talking about the greatest shooter whoever lived…I think Steph can actually get pretty close to 5,000 threes." – Kendrick Perkins, ESPN
"Barring significant injury, it‘s virtually untenable for Curry not to break 4,000 3-pointers and establish an NBA record that could stand forever." – Tim Legler, ESPN
"4,000 is just another notch in the belt for Steph…he‘s breathed rarefied air for his whole career. Nothing will change in that regard." – Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic
For an expert gamer and Warriors supporter like myself, the question feels settled. Barring catastrophe, Curry clearly boasts both the prowess and longevity to sink 4,000 treys and further consecrate himself as basketball royalty.
I eagerly await witnessing more groundbreaking moments ahead from the one-of-a-kind shooter I‘m blessed to call my favourite player. The Forever Wardell Stephen Curry Show has so much history left to enthrall us with!
