SAN FRANCISCO — The Curry family business officially stands alone atop NBA history. When Stephen Curry tipped off Saturday night against the Utah Jazz, he and his father, Dell Curry, appeared in their 2,135th combined regular-season game, surpassing Hall of Famer Dolph Schayes and his son Danny for the most games played by a father-son duo in league history.
The historic moment arrived amidst a vintage performance from the two-time MVP. Curry exploded for 31 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 123-114 victory, erasing a double-digit deficit after teammate Draymond Green was ejected in the second quarter.
A Legacy of Longevity
Breaking the record held by the Schayes family—who combined for 2,134 games—required decades of durability. Dell Curry, the 1994 Sixth Man of the Year, logged 1,083 games over 16 seasons, retiring in 2002 as the Charlotte Hornets’ all-time leading scorer. Steph, playing in his 17th season, has now contributed 1,052 games to the family ledger.
“It’s cool,” Steph said postgame, reflecting on the milestone. “Just longevity and the family business being in this game… Knowing that [Dell] played for 16 years, I’m in my 17th year still trying to do it. A dream come true, to be honest.”
The milestone highlights a rare multi-generational consistency. While Dell carved out a reputation as one of the league’s premier sharpshooters, Steph revolutionized the sport, shattering the all-time 3-point record and winning four championships.
The Turning Point
Saturday’s game nearly spoiled the celebration. The Warriors trailed the Jazz by seven at halftime and lost Green to consecutive technical fouls.
Curry responded with a signature avalanche. He poured in 20 points in the third quarter alone, hitting four 3-pointers and turning the momentum completely. This marked the 45th time in his career he has scored at least 20 points in a single quarter, extending his own NBA record for the most such periods since 2000.
The Extended Curry Network
The Curry footprint extends even further when accounting for Seth Curry. The youngest Curry brother has appeared in over 500 games and sits on the verge of 1,000 career 3-pointers.
“You add my brother’s points, it’s even better,” Steph added. “So pretty special for the Curry family as a whole.”
While Steph and Dell now hold the longevity crown, they also hold the scoring title for father-son duos, a record they claimed years ago. The victory improved the Warriors to 19-17 on the season.
