Shooting 5-of-14 from three-point range, the shooting percentage isn't high, but breaking the record is enough. Today's Warriors vs. Knicks, the NBA's historical three-point king officially changed hands, Curry can finally unload the baggage and continue to enjoy the joy brought to him by basketball.
Starting with the Warriors' home game against the Trail Blazers on December 9, when Curry was 15 points away from the record of equalizing Ray Allen, the media hyped up hoping that Curry would score 16 three-pointers in one game and break the record in one fell swoop. Curry also admitted that it was this atmosphere that made him feel the pressure, and his mentality changed, so his three-point shooting was inaccurate.
Let's take a look at Curry's shooting percentage in these games: On December 9, the Warriors played against the Blazers at home, Curry scored 22 points on 6-of-17 three-pointers; on December 12, the Warriors played against Philadelphia, Curry scored 18 points on 3-of-14 three-pointers; on December 14, the Warriors scored 26 points on 5-of-15 three-pointers against the Pacers; and on December 15, the Warriors played against the Knicks, curry scored 22 points on 5-of-14 three-pointers.
The change in mentality has left Curry's three-point shooting rate in his last four games well below the season average, averaging 41.3 percent of his three-point shooting percentage this season, 60 shots in those four games, hitting 19 shots, and shooting just 31.6 percent.
And most notably, Curry lost three of the following honors in this underperforming record-breaking journey:
One is the scoring king. Curry, who previously averaged first in the league in terms of points per game, has now fallen to third place. In first place is his former teammate Durant, who averages 29.4 points per game; in second place is Alphabet Brother, who averages 27 points per game; Curry is third, dropping to 26.9 points per game. Durant averaged 2.5 points more than Curry per game, which is a relatively large gap, and it is difficult for Curry to win back the scoring champion from Durant if he does not turn on the day-and-day mode in the later games.
The second is the MVP ranking. Previously, Curry's MVP ranking has always been at the top, and now it has been surpassed by Durant and Alphabet Brother, but as Curry let go of the baggage, the Warriors returned to normal play, the Warriors continued to win, Curry continued to play well, and this ranking will come back.
Third, the Warriors lost the first place in the West. After the Warriors lost to Philadelphia, the Suns finished first in the West, but after the Warriors beat the Pacers yesterday and the Suns lost to the Clippers, the Warriors returned to number one in the West.
Overall, this wave of record-breaking travel has brought trouble to Curry and the Warriors, and I believe that in the next game, the Warriors and Curry will return to normal, and the three crazy games will surely appear again.
In 2009, the Knicks, who held the No. 8 pick, were bent on selecting Curry, but Curry was cut by the 7th-place Warriors, and it was this cut that changed Curry's life. The famous basketball commentator Su Qun believes that fortunately, the Warriors cut off the beard, if Curry entered the Knicks' big dye tank, not only can not be so great, now where to play do not know?
On February 27, 2013, the Warriors played against the Knicks, and Curry scored 54 points on 11-of-13 shooting from three points, and it was this game that made Curry famous, and it can be said that Madison Square Garden is Curry's blessed land.
This is the accident of history is also inevitable, Curry once again came to Madison Square Garden, as the basketball holy land in the eyes of fans, many great stars in history have left wonderful moments in Madison Square Garden, Anthony has scored 62 points here, Kobe Bryant has cut 61 points, James has twice contributed 50+ quasi-triple doubles, Jordan has also twice dedicated 50+ scoring shows, and today Curry is crowned here.
At 7:35 in the first quarter of today's game, Curry received a pass from Wiggins and hit the second three-pointer of the game, and it was this three-pointer that brought his career three-point total to 2974, breaking the historical record of 2973 held by Ray Allen for many years, and officially crowning himself the three-point king of history. Since then, every three-pointer Curry has made is a new all-time record.
Curry's news of breaking the all-time three-point record today rushed to the first place in the national hot search, let's take a look at the congratulations of all parties:
James tweeted congratulations to Curry for breaking the record: Congratulations, bro! Unbelievable @Stephen Curry.
Curry gave the match ball to his father and hugged his mother in greeting.
Knicks official photo congratulations to Curry: A moment of legend, congratulations to you @Stephen Curry!
Seth congratulates his brother on becoming number one on the three-point list: Boom, the god of the third has descended on @Stephen Curry.
Warriors Official: Forever record breaker, history maker and game revolutionary. Congratulations @Stephen Curry.
Curry's college mentor Bob McKillop and former Warriors general manager Larry Riley, who was drafted in the 2009 draft, were both on the floor today.
Curry ran to Ray Allen and greeted him with a hug.
Magician congratulates Curry on breaking the record: Congratulations to Curry for making history tonight and breaking the NBA all-time three-point record! Curry, thank you for revolutionizing basketball forever! It was great to see his parents, Dale and Sonya, both on hand to support him!
Another highlight of the evening was seeing Miller, Ray Allen and Curry get together... The greatest three shooters in history! The fourth great shooter, Clay, also played for the Warriors.
Curry and Green celebrated passionately with tears in their eyes.
Paul: "History! Congratulations @Curry".
Mitchell: "Very special! Congratulations, @Curry".
Trae Young: "It's crazy, oh my God... Really change the game people! wow! Congratulations @Curry".
Murray: That's crazy, congratulations To Stephen Curry.
NFL legend Tom Brady retweeted Curry's record-breaking video, writing: "Congratulations to my friend and Under Armour's teammates. What a great achievement @ Curry".
The broadcaster gave Curry, Miller and Ray Allen the same frame to witness the pictures of the transcendent moment.
Ray Allen: "The torch has been passed down, delivered to the right people." Congratulations to @Dell-Curry and @Stephen Curry, and the entire Curry family. ”
Curry took a group photo with Ray Allen and Miller's jerseys after the game.
Warriors officer pushing the locker room group photo: a family.
Cole: It was spectacular, the emotions were more exciting than I thought, it was a wonderful moment.
Wiggins: "I saw that Curry got a little bit of space and I realized I had a chance to make history. ”
"This assist meant a lot to me and I will cherish and remember that moment for the rest of my life.
Durant: "2974 three-pointers... The numbers are still rising. Congratulations to the Trinity God @Stephen Curry".
Curry: "I never thought I was the best pitcher in history before I broke that record, and now I can say it with ease, I got that now baby.
Xiao Hua: Congratulations to Curry for his historic achievements, he has revolutionized the sport.
NBA official photo congratulations:
Breaking the all-time three-point record in basketball is a great place for Curry, but the season journey continues, and there are more records waiting for him to break, and we will continue to witness history.