There have only been 10 times in NBA history that a player has reached 300 threes in a season.
In the fast-evolving landscape of the NBA, where pace, space, and perimeter shooting have become the defining attributes of success, one player stands alone at the summit of long-range excellence: Stephen Curry. With his latest campaign, Curry—also known simply and iconically as No. 30—has notched his sixth season with 300 or more made three-pointers, extending a record that already felt untouchable.
To put that in perspective: throughout the entire history of the NBA, the 300 three-pointer mark has been crossed only 10 times in total. And six of those belong to Curry alone.
Redefining the Game
Stephen Curry didn’t just break the three-point record—he redefined what was possible from behind the arc. When he entered the league in 2009, three-point shooting was considered a weapon, but not the foundation of an offense. By the mid-2010s, Curry had shifted that paradigm completely, showing that a guard with elite shooting range could warp defenses and carry an entire system based on spacing and quick-trigger shooting.
Now, Curry’s influence is so widespread that even big men are expected to shoot from deep, and young players model their game after his off-the-dribble jumpers and 30-foot bombs. But even as the rest of the league has caught up in terms of volume, no one has come close to matching his consistency or his ceiling.
The Elite 300 Club
Let’s revisit the numbers: only 10 times in NBA history has a player made 300 or more threes in a season. Curry accounts for more than half of those performances. That kind of statistical dominance is rare in any sport. The remaining instances? They include outlier seasons from other elite shooters such as James Harden and Damian Lillard—incredible marksmen in their own right—but neither has been able to reach the 300 plateau more than once.
Curry’s ability to maintain this level of production across multiple seasons is what separates him. It’s not just about the highlight reels or the game-winning shots—it’s the relentless efficiency and volume over time. We’ve seen players catch fire for a season or two, but what Curry has done for nearly a decade is simply historic.
Breaking Down the Seasons
Here’s a breakdown of Curry’s six 300+ 3PM seasons:
- 2015-16: 402 threes — the single-season record and the first player to ever cross 400.
- 2016-17: 324 threes — coming off an MVP season, Curry remained red-hot.
- 2017-18: 326 threes — despite missing some games due to injury.
- 2018-19: 354 threes — continuing his reign as the NBA’s top sniper.
- 2020-21: 337 threes — in a season where he carried the Warriors offensively.
- 2024-25: 300+ and counting — his sixth time doing it, proving age is just a number.
Even as defenses have focused more intensely on him, often trapping and doubling him well beyond the arc, Curry continues to find space and opportunities through movement, screens, and pure shooting brilliance.
More Than Just Numbers
While the stats are staggering, Curry’s impact goes far beyond what shows up on the box score. He creates gravity like no other player in the league, pulling defenders out to 30 feet, opening up driving lanes for teammates, and forcing opposing teams to completely rethink their defensive strategies.
What makes his 300+ seasons even more impressive is the efficiency. Curry isn’t just hoisting up shots to hit a mark; he’s doing it with high shooting percentages, often around or above 40% from deep. He’s taking difficult, contested shots off the dribble, in transition, and from absurd distances—and still knocking them down like it’s routine.
Longevity and Legacy
At 36 years old, Curry is showing no signs of slowing down. In an era where most players begin to see a drop in production, Curry remains the deadliest shooter in the game. His conditioning, skill refinement, and basketball IQ continue to elevate his performance. It’s not just about having a hot shooting hand—Curry has built a career on sustained excellence.
Each time he crosses the 300 three-pointer mark, he’s not just extending a record—he’s adding a new chapter to his legacy as the greatest shooter in the history of basketball. And for young fans and aspiring players, it serves as a constant reminder: the game is always evolving, and Curry is the one who changed the rules.
What’s Next?
With six 300+ three-point seasons under his belt, the question isn’t if Curry will do it again—it’s how much further he’ll push the record. Could he hit 400 again? Could he one day reach 3,500 threes in a career? Given his current trajectory and health, nothing seems off the table.
While others may come and go, and new sharpshooters will rise, the throne remains firmly occupied by No. 30. As long as Curry is on the floor, he’s a threat to rewrite the record books—and to remind the world why there’s never been another like him.
