With Stephen Curry on the verge of becoming the greatest shooter in statistical history, some are already debating his potential successor. Who could do better than the three-time champion? According to a former player, only one active athlete can.
10 shots is all that’s missing Stephen Curry to become the most prolific all-time three-point shooter in the regular season. A resounding feat which should fall in the coming days, the mark of Ray Allen (2973) then being erased from the shelves. But how far can the leader of Golden State, who still seems very leggy? For Jalen Rose, he shouldn’t just open the club of 3,000 award-winning shots:
« If somebody is, Trae Young’s going to be the guy. »
—@jalenrose on whether any active player will beat Stephen Curry’s soon-to-be 3-point record. pic.twitter.com/GMIqaS7vxx
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 9, 2021
Trae Young, designated successor to Stephen Curry?
He could end up with 4,000 3-point baskets. 4000! It’s like getting a high score in a video game that no one is going to take down. It’s almost like Stockton’s assist record. But I thought that when Oscar Robertson had the triple-double record, and then Russell Westbrook arrived.
You will understand, the former player does not think that the Chief will know how to keep his crown forever. That’s good, Draymond Green is of the same opinion… Except that unlike the interior, Rose already has a candidate in mind. In his eyes, only a player can thus threaten No. 30 in the years to come. To find it, you have to go to the Atlanta side:
I would say Stephen is going to achieve a score that no one can beat. But if anyone does, it’s Trae Young. Because he’s 23, he’s only played four, has unlimited shooting range, already has an average of 25 and double-digit assists for what It’s worth.
This season, Ice Trae is indeed quite prolific behind the arc, with more than 39% success (career record). Considering the fact that he has taken between 7 and 9 three-pointers per game since joining the league, he can therefore quickly climb the ranks. For this, however, he will have to whip, he who has only scored 566 shots since his debut. When we see the pace at which the Warrior turns, the Hawk will have to work extra hard to grab the throne.
Can Trae Young overtake Stephen Curry? This is in any case the opinion of Jalen Rose. Let the young leader progress for years to come, before we can judge… even if at the present time, it seems impossible that someone can evolve in the same galaxy as the Chief.
