On Wednesday night, in the Golden State Warriors’ first game of the season against the Portland Trail Blazers, Steph Curry etched his name deeper into NBA history. Despite a rough shooting start—going 1/7 from the field and 0/4 from three in his first 17 minutes—Curry still contributed significantly, adding 8 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals.
Curry’s standout moment came when he moved up the NBA’s all-time assists leaderboard. By reaching his seventh assist of the game, Curry surpassed Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler, who tallied 6,125 career assists, to claim 38th place on the prestigious list. The next milestone for Curry will be to pass Scottie Pippen, the six-time NBA Champion, who sits just ahead with 6,135 assists.
Curry’s evolving role as a playmaker is a testament to his versatility. It shows that he’s not just a scorer but a player who makes his entire team better.
