Stephen Curry of the Warriors accomplished a feat against the Jazz that hadn't occurred in 12 years.

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Warriors' Stephen Curry did something against the Jazz that he had not done in 12 years image

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TL;DR

  • Stephen Curry, NBA's top 3-point shooter, has won three championships with the Warriors.
  • The Warriors, with a 10-9 record, are ninth in the Western Conference, facing offensive struggles.
  • Curry scored 31 points in 29 minutes wearing Sabrina Ionescu's Nike sneakers against the Utah Jazz.
  • Curry is a sneaker free agent after leaving Under Armour, potentially reuniting with Nike.

Stephen Curry is well-versed in the art of making history.

Despite facing several ankle injuries early in his career, he rose to become the NBA's statistically best 3-point shooter. He broke the Golden State Warriors' 40-year championship drought, revitalizing Bay Area basketball, and has since secured three additional championships following that pivotal 2015 win.

At 37 years old, Curry has surpassed 1,000 regular-season games and is guaranteed a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame. However, his career is currently in an unusual situation.

With a 10-9 record and one of the league's most seasoned rosters, the Warriors are positioned ninth in the Western Conference. The ongoing speculation surrounding Jonathan Kuminga, arguably Golden State's most prized young talent, remains a focal point of team discussions. The Dubs, ranking 21st in offensive efficiency, do not appear to be a championship-caliber squad.

Curry, though, continues to deliver.

Steph honors Sabrina Ionescu's kicks

On Monday night, Curry led all scorers with 31 points in just 29 minutes as the Warriors secured a 134-117 victory over the Utah Jazz. This performance represented Curry's 30th career outing with at least 30 points scored in fewer than 30 minutes, the most in NBA history.

Wearing Nike sneakers, Curry reached this significant achievement. This occasion represented the first instance since 2013, prior to his initial championship win, that Curry participated in an official game while wearing Nikes.

The player opted for Sabrina Ionescu's signature Sabrina 3s, effectively sealing the Jazz's fate while sporting them.

Curry is a sneaker free agent following his departure from longtime brand partner Under Armour. Curry was Under Armour's flagship athlete for a dozen years, from 2013 until earlier this month.

A dozen years following Nike let Curry get away caused by a string of avoidable mistakes, the two-time NBA MVP could be savoring an opportunity to display his flair, potentially igniting speculation about a improbable reunion with the U.S. Clothing behemoth.

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