The Golden State Warriors are completely focused on Stephen Curry’s championship pursuit. However, the front office decided on a committee approach to replace Klay Thompson. Curry couldn’t be the only shooter on the court while Draymond Green roamed the restricted area. Steve Kerr has been increasingly drawn to Buddy Hield lately, and that trust has led to the sharpshooter reaching another career milestone against the San Antonio Spurs.

Hield hit his first three shots against the Spurs, passing Joe Johnson for 19th on the NBA’s all-time record list for three-pointers. Hield’s 1,979 buckets and counting from beyond the arc is an impressive feat for the journeyman drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans. Dirk Nowitzki (1,982) and Jason Kidd (1988) are next in the rankings.

However, overtaking Curry, who has made 3,797 three-pointers and is first all-time, will be virtually impossible. Heeld can dream of jumping into the top 15. He has fewer than 60 three-pointers behind Eric Gordon for 16th all-time and should catch Paul Pierce (2,143) before the 2025 NBA Playoffs begin.