Published 16:07 IST, December 29th 2020
Warriors icon Steph Curry reacts to joining elite 3-point shooting club with Miller, Allen
Golden State Warriors icon Steph Curry recently replied to Reggie Miller's tweet inviting him to his and Ray Allen's elite three-point shooting club.
Advertisement
Steph Curry, for many, is best shooter basketball has ever seen. While Golden State Warriors have started season without Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, Curry has returned on court, helping team bag ir first win of season against Chicago Bulls. While Curry might have shot only 5-for-15 from three-point line, he mand to cross ar career milestone.
Advertisement
Steph Curry responds to Reggie Miller's tweet
After Curry's game against Bulls, Reggie Miller tweeted about Curry and his new milestone. "Ray and I have been waiting on ya," wrote Indiana Pacers legend. "It’s only a matter of weeks until you pass me with your sights set on Jesus Shuttlesworth.. You’re best to have ever done it, keep letting it FLY.. #ShootersShoot".
"Much Respect," Curry wrote back, explaining how he looked up to him and Ray Allen. Fans hyped up Curry, also congratulating Warriors on ir first win of season, which accompainied Curry's record. Earlier, Curry h also gone viral for making 105 consecutive threes during practice.
Advertisement
Steph Curry 3-point record
With Warriors game against Bulls, Curry is w third player after Ray Allen and Reggie Miller to reach 2,500 three-pointers. Allen les win 2973, while Miller stands at 2560. Curry reached milestone in 702 games, faster than or two players. Curry, at 2504, is expected to cross Miller soon.
Advertisement
ditionally, Curry me all nine of his free throws, extending his free throw streak to 64, overtaking Ricky Barry's record for Warriors (60) in 1976.
Also re | Reggie Miller reacts to late actor Sushant Singh Rajput sporting his jersey in Dil Bechara
Advertisement
Curry makes 105 consecutive threes during practice
During Warriors practise at Bulls facility, Curry me 105 back-to-back threes. “I think his previous record was 77. That’s insane,” Kerr said, amazed at Curry's skill. He spoke about Guinness Book of World Records, thinking that as y w have video, 105 shots should be on book.
Draymond Green – who has missed three games in a row – also commented on situation. While he was t on court when Curry me those threes, he h doubt his teammate did it.
Advertisement
Also re | Warriors coach Steve Kerr says he's 'Disappointed' with Steph Curry, Jokes about missing 106th three
(Im credits: Steph Curry Instagram)
16:07 IST, December 29th 2020