“Steph Curry: fluke or breakthrough” ten years later

· Mark Dominus · July 27, 2026, 3:43 p.m.
Summary
This blog post revisits Mark Dominus's original article from the 2015-16 NBA season, where he compared Steph Curry's three-point record to historical sports achievements. Dominus analyzes whether Curry's record represents a breakthrough in basketball or merely a fluke. He discusses changes in shooting patterns post-2015, examines three-point statistics across seasons, and reflects on the lasting impact of Curry's achievements on the NBA's offensive strategies.
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