Golden State Warriors legend Stephen Curry is considered the greatest shooter in the history of basketball. He leads the NBA in career 3-pointers and is the reason that the shot became a main weapon in today's game.

Curry had made 2,999 more three-pointers in his career than Gordon before Thursday night. It still took a shot from near halfcourt for Curry to force overtime before the Golden State Warriors defeated the Denver Nuggets,

After Jimmy Butler knocked down a clutch 3-pointer in overtime agains the Nuggets, Steph Curry broke out his signature "night night" celebration.

To celebrate Curry’s career accomplishments, Sports Illustrated is releasing a special edition magazine. The issue includes Sports Illustrated's greatest hits covering Curry’s career on and off the floor, from his collegiate days at Davidson to his four championships with the Warriors’ dynasty.

Aaron Gordon scored 50 points, knocking down 10 3-pointers, but Stephen Curry answered with 42 to lead the Warriors past the Nuggets.

Steph Curry did not look like the best three-point shooter on the floor Thursday during the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Denver Nuggets. That title belonged to Aaron Gordon.

Only five other players have ever scored 50 points in a season opener: Michael Jordan (2x), Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, Elgin Baylor and Wilt Chamberlain.Then Stephen Curry started doing Stephen Curry things.