James Harden Moves to 2nd on NBA All-Time 3-Point List, Still 808 Threes Behind Curry

James Harden claims second place in NBA's all-time 3-point list with 2,974 buckets, but can anyone catch Stephen Curry's towering 3,782 record?

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I probably won't catch Steph," Harden candidly admits about the 808-point gap, while praising Curry's exceptional shooting abilities.

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The Clippers-Warriors showdown saw Harden dish out 16 assists despite shooting 4-of-15, while Curry maintained his sharpshooting with 6 three-pointers.

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Current active threats to the record include Damian Lillard (2,639) and Klay Thompson (2,523), who sit at 4th and 6th respectively.

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Milestone moment strikes as Harden sinks a pull-up three from the right wing against Utah Jazz to surpass Ray Allen's previous second-place record.

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How does LeBron James' 2,441 three-pointers stack up against Paul George's 2,267 in the all-time rankings?

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Warriors head coach Steve Kerr acknowledges the defensive challenges Harden presents through his ball control and game management.

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Kevin Durant celebrates his former teammate's achievement: "You inspire so many people around the world with how you play."

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What makes Curry's record seemingly untouchable according to fellow players and analysts in the current NBA landscape?

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