Stephen Curry made headlines this past Sunday after scoring 40 points against the Portland Trail Blazers. This impressive performance allowed him to surpass Michael Jordan for the most 40-point games recorded after turning 30 years old. As of now, Curry has achieved this feat 45 times since his 30th birthday.
New Record: Curry vs. Jordan
Curry now leads the leaderboard for 40-point games after the age of 30. The comparison with Jordan highlights the exceptional scoring ability of Curry throughout his career.
Top Players in 40-Point Games After Age 30
- 1. Stephen Curry: 45 games
- 2. Michael Jordan: 44 games
- 3. Damian Lillard: 31 games
- 4. Kobe Bryant: 30 games
- 4. James Harden: 30 games
- 6. Larry Bird: 27 games
- 7. LeBron James: 25 games
- 7. Alex English: 25 games
- 9. Rick Barry: 24 games
- 10. Kevin Durant: 21 games
- 10. Hakeem Olajuwon: 21 games
Curry’s Career Milestones
This game marked Curry’s 75th career 40-point performance, placing him ninth on the all-time list for such games.
All-Time Leaders in Career 40-Point Games
| Rank | Player | 40-Point Games |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilt Chamberlain | 271 |
| 2 | Michael Jordan | 173 |
| 3 | Kobe Bryant | 122 |
| 4 | James Harden | 107 |
| 5 | Elgin Baylor | 88 |
| 6 | LeBron James | 79 |
| 6 | Allen Iverson | 79 |
| 8 | Oscar Robertson | 77 |
| 9 | Stephen Curry | 74 |
| 10 | Kevin Durant | 72 |
Curry’s latest achievements continue to solidify his legacy in the NBA. With each game, he breaks records and sets new benchmarks for scoring excellence.
