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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after scoring a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA game against the New York Knicks. Photo: AP

Steph Curry: Ray Allen, Tom Brady and LeBron James hail NBA’s new 3-pointer king

  • Curry knocks down 2 shots from distance to reach 2,974 career 3-pointers in first quarter of game at Madison Square Garden
  • Tributes pour in from around the sporting world, with LeBron James hailing it as ‘incredible’

Golden State Warriors’ point guard Steph Curry became the NBA’s greatest 3-point shooter on Wednesday when he passed Ray Allen’s mark of 2,973 during his side’s game against the New York Knicks.

Curry needed just four minutes into the first quarter to reach 2,974 career 3s, sending fans inside Madison Square Garden into a frenzy.

The 33-year-old’s achievement were celebrated by teammates as they rushed the court to acknowledge the milestone, as did former record holder Ray Allen.

“The man who changed the game. The igniter of the three-point revolution,” the NBA commentary team said.

Tributes poured in from around the sporting world with LeBron James calling it “incredible” and Tom Brady adding his congratulations.

Almost immediately, tributes poured in from across the sporting world, with LeBron James hailing it as “incredible”.

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