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Stephen Curry passes Ray Allen on all-time 3-pointers list on pace to set an unbreakable NBA record

Stephen Curry seems more relatable than most NBA superstars to kids shooting hoops at the playground, because who doesn't love heaving 30-footers, but in reality his might be the most difficult skill to replicate.

Coached by the most accurate 3-point shooter in history, brother to Steve Kerr's runner-up and the son of a 3-point shooting pioneer, Curry is the perfect storm of efficiency and volume. He surpassed Hall of Famer Ray Allen's career record of 2,973 successful 3-point field goals on Tuesday against the New York Knicks — in more than 500 fewer games — and his 43.