Steph Curry Sets New Record, Surpassing Michael Jordan
Stephen Curry made headlines this past Sunday after scoring 40 points against the Portland Trail Blazers. This impressive performance allowed him to surpass Michael Jordan for the most 40-point games recorded after turning 30 years old. As of now, Curry has achieved this feat 45 times since his 30th birthday.
New Record: Curry vs. Jordan
Curry now leads the leaderboard for 40-point games after the age of 30. The comparison with Jordan highlights the exceptional scoring ability of Curry throughout his career.
Top Players in 40-Point Games After Age 30
- 1. Stephen Curry: 45 games
- 2. Michael Jordan: 44 games
- 3. Damian Lillard: 31 games
- 4. Kobe Bryant: 30 games
- 4. James Harden: 30 games
- 6. Larry Bird: 27 games
- 7. LeBron James: 25 games
- 7. Alex English: 25 games
- 9. Rick Barry: 24 games
- 10. Kevin Durant: 21 games
- 10. Hakeem Olajuwon: 21 games
Curry’s Career Milestones
This game marked Curry’s 75th career 40-point performance, placing him ninth on the all-time list for such games.
All-Time Leaders in Career 40-Point Games
| Rank | Player | 40-Point Games |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilt Chamberlain | 271 |
| 2 | Michael Jordan | 173 |
| 3 | Kobe Bryant | 122 |
| 4 | James Harden | 107 |
| 5 | Elgin Baylor | 88 |
| 6 | LeBron James | 79 |
| 6 | Allen Iverson | 79 |
| 8 | Oscar Robertson | 77 |
| 9 | Stephen Curry | 74 |
| 10 | Kevin Durant | 72 |
Curry’s latest achievements continue to solidify his legacy in the NBA. With each game, he breaks records and sets new benchmarks for scoring excellence.
