In a historic moment for the NBA, Dell and Steph Curry have achieved an impressive milestone by becoming the father-son duo with the most combined games played in the league's history. As of Saturday night, when Steph took to the court against the Utah Jazz, they celebrated their 2,135th game together. This remarkable achievement has allowed them to surpass the previous record held by Hall of Famer Dolph Schayes and his son, Danny, who collectively played 2,134 games.
What truly sets the Currys apart is not just their record but their legacy as exceptional shooters. Over the years, they have become emblematic of elite shooting performance, amassing over 5,000 three-pointers between them. Dell had a distinguished career spanning 16 seasons in the NBA, during which he garnered a reputation as one of the premier long-range shooters of his time. Following in his father's footsteps, Steph has ascended to the pinnacle of shooting prowess, now regarded as the best three-point shooter in NBA history, having made more three-pointers than any other player.
Adding to the Curry family's impressive lineage, Dell’s younger son, Seth Curry, has also made his mark in the league. With 12 seasons under his belt, Seth has established himself as a formidable long-range threat, having played in 522 games and maintaining a noteworthy shooting percentage of 43.3% from beyond the arc, according to basketballreference.com. As of the latest update, Seth is nearing the milestone of 1,000 career three-pointers, which would make him the third member of the Curry family to reach this significant benchmark. When Dell retired after the 2001-02 season, he had made 1,245 three-pointers, ranking him 10th in NBA history at the time. Currently, Steph leads the all-time list with 4,177 three-pointers across his 17-year career, holding a substantial lead of roughly 1,000 three-pointers over second-place James Harden.
Recently, Dell and Steph had the opportunity to reconnect in Charlotte earlier this week, where the Golden State Warriors faced off against the Hornets. Dell, who spent a decade with the Hornets, now serves as a broadcaster for the team.
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Nick Friedell, a Senior Writer for The Athletic, specializes in covering the Golden State Warriors and the broader NBA landscape. With 14 years of experience at ESPN, he has reported extensively on the league, both as a reporter and as a commentator on television and radio. A proud alumnus of The Newhouse School at Syracuse University, you can follow Nick on X at @NickFriedell.
