"Despite laboring on an injured right ankle, Steph Curry still found a way to score 34 points and rise another spot on the NBA's all-time scoring list during Tuesday's game in Orlando. The Warriors guard (25,744 points) moved past Vince Carter (25,728) to climb to No. 22 on the scoring ladder. Surpassing Carter was significant for Curry for a very personal reason. His father, Dell Curry, played with Carter for three seasons in Toronto at the end of his career."
"There are certain names that are a little more special than others, because of past history, Curry admitted to reporters in Orlando. Up next on the list is Kevin Garnett, who finished his career with 26,071 points. John Havlicek, Hall of Famers Paul Pierce, Tim Duncan, Dominique Wilkens and Oscar Robertson are all within 1,000 points of Curry as well, as is active guard Russell Westbrook."
Steph Curry scored 34 points while playing through a sore right ankle and advanced to 25,744 career points, passing Vince Carter for No. 22 on the NBA all-time scoring list. The milestone carried personal meaning because Curry's father, Dell Curry, was a teammate of Carter in Toronto. Kevin Garnett sits next at 26,071 points, and several Hall of Famers and active players remain within 1,000 points of Curry. Curry said he re-injured the ankle in the first half but did not think it was severe. Coach Steve Kerr and the performance staff will decide playing status for upcoming back-to-back games.
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