“It’s okay to accept and acknowledge that the end is near.” At 36-years-old, Stephen Curry understands that his days as an NBA player are numbered. Of course, it is evident from his declining stats and constant injury woes. But even now, he occasionally defies Father Time and reminds everyone why he is one of the all-time greats. Well, yesterday was one of those nights as Steph surpassed Hall of Famer Ray Allen on the all-time scoring list. And he did it with a smile on his face.

When asked what moments like these mean to him, The Baby-Faced Assassin hilariously questioned the reporter, “You see the grey hair?” Yes, Steph confronted his career’s harsh reality head on, but also realized that still being in the league while your hair turn grey is a privilege not many get, “It just means that you’re just blessed to keep playing this game at a high level. I thank God every day that this is a space I’ve been able to live in for 16 years.”

Of course, he also gave Ray his flowers upon surpassing him to become the 27 leading scorer, “The names, AI (Allen Iverson) a couple of weeks ago, Ray today, like guys that I grew up watching. My generation, who inspired me to love the game the way I do. So, definitely special. Shoutout to Ray.” Well, AI was one of the league’s most influential athletes, with his arm sleeves, tattoos, and of course his basketball skills. And Ray was arguably the best shooter ever until Steph arrived. So, its only right that Curry paid homage to the two legends on his special night.

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It’s game night, and your team is playing. What’s your home setup?

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Whole family, loud and proud!

How do you feel about Jimmy Johnson's retirement from Fox NFL Sunday?

It's a huge loss for football media

He deserves a peaceful retirement

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Was Stephen Curry's confrontation with Isaiah Stewart a sign of growing tensions in the NBA?

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Moreover, the occasion became even more memorable for Chef Curry because it came with a much-needed win against the Thunder.

Stephen Curry sparked a massive Second Half turnaround to beat West’s top-seeded team

When the game began, it looked like the Warriors were heading toward another loss. That’s because they finished the opening half trailing by ten points. Moreover, Steph was having a terrible shooting night, scoring only 4 points on one of seven shooting. Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was on fire and living up to his MVP claim.

However, the Bay Area franchise switched gears after the break and outscored the Thunder by ten points in the third quarter. Even Curry regained his rhythm and drained five threes in the second half, finishing with 21 points. More importantly, his team beat the mighty OKC by seven points.

Of course, this is a massive confidence booster for the Warriors, and could help them turn their season around. Stephen Curry and Co. would aim to carry this momentum to Friday’s clash against the Suns. Well, Steph recently revealed that he has been thinking about retirement more than he has before. Hopefully, he will get another title run before he eventually decides to hang his boots. Do you think he can climb the mountaintop one more time?