Curry claims his three-point record is not unbreakable! Edwards speaks out: Kon and I can catch up to him.

On March 6th Beijing time, Warriors star Stephen Curry is still recovering from injury, and upon his return, he will continue to extend his career record of 4,233 three-pointers. His single-season record of 402 threes set in 2016 remains untouched, even by himself.

Curry revolutionized basketball with his three-point prowess and fearless shooting style. When he entered the league, the game was centered around the paint, with threes often being a desperate heave as time expired rather than a primary weapon. Today, the entire league emulates Curry's style—the three-pointer and the mathematical logic behind it.

The current league average for three-point attempts per game is more than twice that of Curry's rookie year. Influenced by "Curry-style basketball," a new generation of players constantly extends their range and hones their jump shots more diligently than ever. Even seven-footers now regularly shoot from beyond the arc.

As long as the three-point wave continues, a new three-point king will eventually surpass Curry—it's only a matter of time. Even Curry himself acknowledges this. In a February interview with *The Standard*, Curry said he "never considered" his records unbreakable. Truly unbreakable records would be something like Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game.

Somewhat surprisingly, Curry actually looks forward to someone chasing his record. "I don't think it's unbreakable," Curry said, "but catching up and surpassing it is incredibly difficult. And I hope to keep adding to the total before my career ends. Having this as a topic for the next decade is pretty cool. You have to stay healthy, maintain consistent shooting… In this era, volume is king. So this record will be discussed for a long time."

Curry has his eye on two young players: Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards and Hornets rookie Kon Kneuppel. The former has the most threes in history for his age, while the latter leads all rookies in three-pointers this season. A month before the All-Star break, the Warriors faced both teams, and they acknowledged that while Curry's record is daunting, the career total seems more attainable than the single-season 402.

"I think I can catch him," said the outspoken Olympic teammate Edwards.

Edwards' evolution into such an elite three-point shooter is itself a remarkable story. When he entered the league from the University of Georgia, critics pointed to his shooting as inferior to his other standout talents. Yet he quickly transformed himself into one of the league's most prolific shooters. Since last season, Edwards has had 47 games with at least 5 threes, leading the league and slightly ahead of Curry's 44.

Edwards is nearing the end of his sixth season, with 20 games remaining. Curry made 1,191 threes in his first six seasons, while Edwards has already reached 1,289.

But catching Curry requires sustained, stable shooting output over many years. Curry's current injury, sidelining him for at least four more games, is a reminder of how crucial health is for accumulating stats. Curry remains the only player to surpass 4,000 threes (only Harden has passed 3,000), averaging 4.5 per game over 16 seasons.

It's too early to predict if Edwards can maintain health and shooting efficiency for the next decade, and it's even harder for rookie Kneuppel. But Kneuppel's inclusion in this conversation itself proves how outstanding his rookie year has been.

"He might catch Curry," said the 24-year-old Edwards. "That white kid in Charlotte, right? He's tough… It's either me or Kon Kneuppel. I love him, man. He can really shoot."

Kneuppel became the fastest player in history to reach 100 three-pointers, doing it in just 29 games, breaking the previous record of 41. He also broke Curry's rookie record for most games with 20+ points on 50/40/90 shooting splits—the "holy trinity" for shooters.

But Kneuppel is no flash in the pan; he's having one of the most remarkable shooting seasons in NBA history. DuringCurry's absence, Kneuppel became the fastest to reach 200 threes and last week broke the rookie record for total three-pointers made.

He's shooting a blistering 43.5% from deep and is on pace to become the first rookie in NBA history to average at least 8 three-point attempts per game while shooting over 40%.

A decade ago, no rookie would have been given 8 three-point attempts per game. Kneuppel understands the era has changed, but also recognizes how formidable Curry's 2016 record remains.

"I think 400 threes in a season… I believe that's nearly unbreakable," Kneuppel said. "It's a historic NBA record. The career total doesn't seem as untouchable, partly because he missed some games early in his career due to ankle injuries, and also because his volume back then wasn't as high as it is now."

The closest anyone has come to Curry's 2016 mark was James Harden in the 2018-19 season with 378, still short by at least a week's worth of production.

"When Harden was getting close, I was actually a bit nervous," Curry said. "Mid-season, watching to see if he could keep up that pace."

The season Curry made 402 threes, the Warriors went 73-9—no coincidence. He averaged 11.2 three-point attempts per game at a 45.4% clip, also joining the 50-40-90 club that year. Before the final game, he needed 8 threes to reach 400, and he went 10-for-19 at Oracle Arena to get there.

"I don't think anyone actually wants to break Curry's record, man," Edwards said. "That's Steph Curry. I don't think anyone is thinking, 'I'm gonna get 400 threes this year.' Nobody thinks like that except him."

Edwards' single-season high is 320. Kneuppel, as a rookie, is on track to approach 300. To reach 400 in a season, a player would need to be nearly injury-free and average about 5 makes per game.

So far, no one has done it.

But the race to 4,000 threes has already begun.

Even after retirement, Curry won't miss this chase. He says this kind of "pursuit drama" will keep him watching every game.

When asked if it would be bittersweet if someone caught him, Curry said, "Not at all."

"Just like when I watched Ray Allen break Reggie Miller's record, it's about legacy, passing the torch. What you did inspired others, changed how the game is played, and then you see how far they can go. The context of the story matters, so I have no worries. It would be cool to see someone have a career that long, shoot that consistently, and accomplish it."

Curry's legend isn't over, but Edwards, Kneuppel, and the next generation of challengers are already on their way.