Stephen Curry has never been one to chase numbers for the sake of legacy. His game has always been about rhythm, flow, and impact, less about milestones and more about moments.
But in a recent interview with Complex’s Speedy Mormon, the Golden State Warriors icon peeled back the curtain on one personal goal he’s quietly tracking: breaking into the NBA’s all-time top 10 scoring list.
“I wouldn’t say I don’t care,” Curry admitted. “I do the math every once in a while… Every time you catch somebody and they do the thing in the arenas like, ‘Oh, congratulations, you passed Jerry West,’ which was a special one for me, that’s when you’re like, oh, how far can I go?”
Curry currently sits at 25,386 career points, placing him 24th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. To crack the top 10, he needs to surpass Carmelo Anthony’s 28,289 points, a gap of 2,903 points. Based on his 2024–25 average of 24.5 points per game, Curry would need roughly two full seasons of 70 games each to reach that mark.
And yes, he’s done the math.
“If I average 20-something, two and a half seasons, I’m playing 70 games, I do that math all the time just to get in your head how long do you have to play and to what level to catch the top of that list,” Curry said.
But he’s quick to clarify: the calculations are more of a mental exercise than a driving force.
“It’s just a fun way to keep yourself in the moment… But that’s not why I’ll keep going. It’s more that I want to get to a level where we’re competing and playing for championships”.
He’s already passed legends like Jerry West, Tim Duncan, and Vince Carter, and is on pace to leapfrog Russell Westbrook, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Kevin Garnett within the next season. But Curry’s legacy isn’t just about climbing lists, it’s about redefining how scoring happens.
At age 36, Curry shows no signs of slowing down. Despite a hamstring injury that cut short his 2025 playoff run, he remains one of the league’s most lethal offensive weapons. With Jimmy Butler now in Golden State and young talent like Brandin Podziemski developing, the Warriors are quietly reloading for another run.
Curry’s durability and style of play give him a unique edge. He doesn’t rely on explosive athleticism, which means his game is more sustainable as he ages. His off-ball movement, quick release, and basketball IQ allow him to remain elite without needing to dominate physically.
While the top 10 scoring list is within reach, Curry’s true motivation remains team success.
“I want to get to a level where we’re competing and playing for championships,” he emphasized.
That mindset is what separates Curry from many of his peers. He’s aware of his place in history, but he’s not chasing it. He’s building it. One game, one season, one moment at a time.
