The goal is to break into the top ten of the all-time scoring list! Curry admits he keeps track of the points: he hopes to surpass many legends in the new season.

Stephen Curry has never been obsessed with personal accolades, but he does acknowledge that there is one milestone he has been keeping an eye on—making it into the top ten of the NBA's all-time scoring list.Curry currently has a career total of 25,386 points, placing him 24th, and he is steadily on the rise. As he prepares for his 17th season, he is well aware of how much effort he still needs to put in and what level he must reach to join the ranks of the top scorers.

In an interview with Complex, Curry candidly stated, “I wouldn’t say I’m indifferent. I occasionally keep track of my points. Every time I surpass a former player in the arena, like when they say ‘Congratulations on surpassing Jerry West’—that’s a special moment for me, and then I think about how far I can go.”

“So I do keep that in mind. If I can average over 20 points per game for two and a half seasons, playing about 70 games each season, I keep calculating that, wanting to have a clear idea of how long it will take to reach the top of the list and what level I need to maintain.”

“But once I’ve done the math, I won’t think about it again until there’s new progress. So it’s just an interesting way to keep myself focused on the present, giving myself a goal to look forward to temporarily. But that’s not the reason I continue to play. More importantly, I want to reach a level that makes the team competitive and capable of contending for a championship.”

The Warriors star surpassed Jerry West in April and is currently ranked 24th, just 819 points behind Russell Westbrook, who is in 20th place. To enter the sacred top ten, Curry needs to surpass Carmelo Anthony, who holds the tenth spot with 28,289 points.

There is a difference of 2,903 points between the two. Based on his average of 24.5 points for the 2024-25 season, Curry would need two full seasons, playing about 70 games each season, to achieve this goal. He has already calculated this and does not hide that fact.

This statement highlights the duality of Curry's mindset. He is an extremely competitive player who thrives on team success, yet he is also not blind to the history he is creating. When the league celebrates milestones like him surpassing Jerry West (a player with deep ties to his circle), Curry allows himself a moment of reflection. But once the celebration ends, he refocuses on the more important goal: winning games.

Curry's scoring performance has been remarkably consistent. Throughout his career, he has averaged 24.8 points per game, and even as he approaches 40, his offensive skills remain at an elite level. With his lightning-fast release, unparalleled shooting range, and ability to move without the ball, Curry does not rely on athleticism like many stars, making his style more sustainable as he ages.

Now, he has added motivation. After a premature end to the 2025 playoffs due to a hamstring injury, Curry is eager to return with rekindled determination. With Butler joining the Warriors and young players like Podjemski gaining experience, the team is quietly hoping to make a deeper playoff run again.

At 36, Curry shows no signs of slowing down. If he can maintain his health and drive, the path to the top ten is clear. In the 2025-26 season alone, he is likely to surpass several stars.If Curry scores the same as last season (1,718 points) in the new season, his total points will reach 27,104 by the end of the season, potentially moving him up to 14th on the all-time scoring list, surpassing players like Carter, Garnett, Pierce, Duncan, Wilkins, the Big O, and Olajuwon.

Breaking into the top ten would not only solidify Curry's status as “the greatest shooter in history” but also make him one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history. He is well aware of this fact.