Steph Curry added another unforgettable moment to his legendary résumé on Sunday night, breaking an NBA record once held by Michael Jordan while lacing up a pair of sneakers closely associated with Caitlin Clark. During the Golden State Warriors’ matchup against the Atlanta Hawks at Chase Center, Curry’s footwear choice became an unexpected talking point as he etched his name deeper into league history.
Curry and Clark share more than elite shooting ability and deep-range confidence. Both are widely regarded as generational talents whose influence extends beyond their respective leagues, and they have consistently voiced admiration for one another’s impact on basketball. That connection was on display when Curry stepped onto the court wearing a light armory blue pair of Nike Kobe 6 PEs, a model Clark has helped popularize throughout her career. The sneakers drew attention during warmups and stayed in the spotlight as the night unfolded.
Although Golden State fell 124–111 to Atlanta, Curry’s individual performance stood out. He finished with a game-high 31 points, along with three rebounds and five assists in 33 minutes of action. While his shooting from beyond the arc was uncharacteristically off, the scoring total was enough to push him past Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games by a guard after turning 30 years old—an achievement that further underscores his longevity and consistency.
At 37, Curry continues to defy age-related expectations. Through 30 games this season, he has already reached the 30-point mark 13 times and topped 40 points in four of those outings. His scoring brilliance was paired with another milestone on Sunday, as he and his father, Dell Curry, moved ahead of Kobe Bryant and his father, Joe, for second place on the NBA’s all-time list for points by a father-son duo. Only LeBron James and Bronny James sit ahead of them.
Despite Curry’s stellar production—averaging 28.8 points, 4.6 assists, and 4.7 three-pointers per game—the Warriors have struggled to find consistency. Injuries and uneven play have left them hovering around the middle of the Western Conference standings. Still, Curry’s performances remain must-watch events, and his next opportunity to make history arrives at home against the Portland Trail Blazers, where fans will once again be watching closely—both for his play and whatever sneakers he chooses next.
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