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Elena Delle Donne is a better all-time free throw shooter than Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry is the best free-throw shooter in league history. He shoots over 90% from the stripe and is one of just three NBA players to ever hit that mark. Well, there’s a player in the WNBA that’s better than every Curry.

It’s not even marginally better. Elena Delle Donne, who has played in the WNBA for seven seasons, shoots over 93% from the line. Yes, it’s insane to think, but the star point guard shoots 3% better than the best male free-throw shooter to ever grace the hardwood.

Golden State of Mind and LA Sparks writer Brady Klopfer was one of the first to detail this.