Stephen CurryS Ascent Up the NBA All-Time Scoring List: A January Surge
Stephen Curry continues to solidify his legacy as one of the NBA’s greatest scorers, recently making significant strides up the all-time scoring list. Throughout January 2026,Curry demonstrated his enduring scoring prowess,surpassing several NBA icons adn establishing himself as a dominant force even beyond his prime.
On January 25th, Curry moved ahead of John Havlicek and tied Paul Pierce on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with a pair of free throws. He didn’t remain tied for long, eclipsing Pierce’s total of 26,397 points on january 28th against the Utah Jazz with a signature stepback three-pointer, elevating his position to 19th all-time. This followed an earlier achievement on December 29th,when he surpassed Kevin Garnett to claim the 21st spot.
Curry’s January performance wasn’t solely about climbing the ranks; he also maintained a remarkable scoring average of 24.4 points per game while shooting 38.8% from the three-point line. His ability to consistently contribute offensively remains a cornerstone of the Golden State Warriors’ success.
Moreover, Curry is rewriting the record books for scoring after the age of 37. He surpassed Michael Jordan with his 13th regular-season game scoring 35 or more points after turning 37, a feat onyl surpassed by LeBron James, who holds the record with 38 such games. This season alone, Curry has already recorded nine games with 35+ points, trailing only james’ 14 games from the 2022-23 season for the most such performances after turning 37.
These recent accomplishments underscore Stephen Curry’s sustained excellence and his continuing climb among the NBA’s all-time greats, solidifying his place in basketball history.
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