Stephen Curry Shines on MLK Day: Warriors Star’s Historic Performance

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — As the Golden State Warriors prepare to face the Boston Celtics on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Stephen Curry’s impressive track record on the holiday is under the spotlight. Despite his struggles on Christmas Day, Curry has consistently delivered standout performances on MLK Day, leading his team to victory in 9 out of 11 games.

Curry, the NBA’s all-time 3-point king, has averaged 23.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 6.1 assists in MLK Day games. His two losses came against the Indiana Pacers in 2014 and the Memphis Grizzlies in 2024. The Warriors, as a team, have also excelled on the holiday, boasting a 21-10 record with a .677 win percentage, the second-highest in NBA history.

While Curry doesn’t hold the record for most 3-pointers made on MLK Day—that honor belongs to Damian Lillard, who hit 11 in a single game—his former teammate Klay Thompson set a scorching standard with 10 threes on just 11 attempts during a 44-point performance against the Los Angeles Lakers in 2019.

Curry’s MLK Day legacy includes memorable performances, such as a 41-point game against the Washington Wizards in 2023 and a 35-point outing against the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. His ability to rise to the occasion on this significant holiday has solidified his reputation as one of the NBA’s most clutch players.

Off the court, Curry recently made headlines by inviting his biggest fan, 92-year-old Kitty Ford, known as “Grandma Kitty,” to a Warriors game in New York. Ford, who keeps a detailed notebook of Curry’s performances, went viral for her dedication to the four-time NBA champion. “We’d love to have you and bring your book,” Curry said in a video message. “You don’t have to watch on League Pass, you can come watch in person.”

As the Warriors gear up for their 32nd MLK Day game, Curry’s leadership and historic performances continue to inspire fans both on and off the court.