Top 5 Records Stephen Curry Can Break in 2021-22 Season
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Know all about top 5 records Stephen Curry can break in 2021-22 season. Even when the Golden State Warriors deprived of their marquee scorer Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry led his team against all odds. Being one of the top candidates for the regular season MVP, Curry’s scoring prowess is only going to increase in the 2021-22 season as now he will be given all weapons at his disposal. In addition, even after achieving multiple milestones, where could the 3-point king during the upcoming season?
Curry’s best numbers and performance has come when he has shared the burden of scoring with his splash brother, Klay Thompson. Especially now when the latter scorer is back, Curry would eye even more spectacular performances. So, what are the records the 3-point king could break in the 2021-22 season? If this your look-out as well, then this article is your one stop destination as we shall cover just the same.
Top 5 Record Stephen Curry Could Break in 2021-22 Season
5. GSW’s Leading Scorer in Steals
The Golden State Warriors saw Curry become their all-time leading scorer in the previous season and now he could take over the numero uno spot in steals as well. Chris Mullin currently leads the Warriors in steals with a tally of 1,360. Entering the 2021-22 season, Curry has 1,282 steals. However, the latter may not be the best one-on-one defender, but knowing his agile and fast work ethics, Curry could very well bridge the gap with 78 steals.
4. First Player to Lead Free-Throw % for Fifth Time
This feat would be achieved for the first time in the 21st century, Curry could lead free throw percentage for a record fifth time. In the previous season, he had a staggering accuracy rate of more than 91%, and is currently tied with Hall of Famer Larry Bird in the fourth position in the all-time list. The players who are above these two spoken about scorers are, Reggie Miller (five times), Rick Barry (six times) and Bill Sharman (seven times).
3. Third Player to Register Multiple Seasons with 50-40-90 Scoring Split
To those who are unaware, the three-point King averaged 32 points per game, which is his career-best. Moreover, he did so with a 48-42-91 shooting split. Now Stephen Curry got close to having his second 50-40-90 season, with the first one coming in his unanimous MVP-winning season (2015-16). That year, he achieved the feat while averaging 30.1 points per game. Commendably, which is the highest for any 50-40-90 season in league history.
2. NBA’s All-Time Leader in 3-Point Field Goals
There is no list in the NBA which doesn’t have the name of Stephen Curry. Rightly so, he is even derived as the player who can change the scenario of a game by knocking long rangers from anywhere on the court. Now, Curry is only 141 3-point field goals behind leader Ray Allen, which he could easily surpass in the upcoming season.
1. Leader in Games Played in GSW’s Franchise History
When a player has broken multiple records ever since being drafted in just one team, Curry’s dominance and leadership at the Golden State Warriors can be estimated. Chris Mullin has played 807 games for the Oklahoma based franchise. On the other hand, Curry has played 762 games I the regular season. And this surely is one among the top 5 records Stephen Curry can break in the 2021-22 season.
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