Dub Hub: James Harden admits he 'probably won't catch' Steph Curry's all-time three-point record

11/18/2024 02:00 PM

Rounding up all Warriors and NBA related news for Monday, November 18th.

In today's Dub Hub:

• James Harden says he "probably won't catch" Steph Curry's record for three-pointers made after moving up to number two on the All-Time list on Sunday night.
• Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins calls out Draymond Green for breaking the "code" with his uncalled foul on Zach Edey.
• Inside the NBA is officially moving to ESPN next season.

On December 14, 2021, Stephen Curry cemented his status as the greatest shooter in NBA history by surpassing Ray Allen to become the league's all-time leader in made three-pointers. In a career full of accolades, this record stands out as a defining moment as it perfectly encapsulates how the Golden State Warriors superstar changed the game forever with his unparalleled shooting ability.

Fast forward nearly three years later, and Allen was surpassed again—this time by Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden. On Sunday, Harden moved into second place on the all-time three-point list, hitting two triples against the Utah Jazz to edge past the Hall of Famer.

When asked after the game if he believes he could catch Curry at the top, Harden dismissed the idea, saying he doesn't think anyone will ever come close to breaking the record of the current three-point shooting king.

Curry and Harden have had intense battles throughout the years which have forged a mutual respect for one another as they enter the twilights of their careers. Although Curry remains 808 threes ahead of Harden, they now both sit atop the all-time leaderboard and will forever be celebrated as two of the most prolific and transformative shooters the game has ever seen.

For more on this and other news around the NBA, here is our latest news round-up for Monday, November 18th:

Warriors News:

Clippers' James Harden passes Ray Allen for second on NBA's all-time made 3s list | The Athletic

"I'm one of the most confident guys that we have in this league, but no, I probably won't catch Steph," Harden said. "And I don't think anybody will, honestly. Just because … I don't know man, he can shoot the s— out of the ball. And granted, a lot of these guys that are on that list are catch-and-shoot players, right?"

Harden added: "(There are) so many different variables to be able to shoot the 3 and make shots and do it at an efficient, high level. So somebody has to play an unbelievable career, shoot the ball well and make a lot of 3s. And if it happens, it's going to be when we're not here anymore."

Warriors, Grizzlies surviving the grind, scouting Cooper Flagg, NBA Cup Season! | The Athletic

As for the West, shall we talk about Group C, "The Group of Death," with Golden State, Denver, Memphis, New Orleans and Dallas? The Warriors may put this one to bed early — night, night! — if they beat the Pelicans in New Orleans this coming Friday. That outcome, combined with a Denver loss in Memphis on Tuesday (with the Nuggets possibly being without Jokić again) would clinch the group for Golden State.

Draymond Green praises the defensive mentality Jerry Stackhouse has established on the Warriors

Grizz coach Jenkins calls out Dray foul with Warriors 'code' reference | NBC Sports Bay Area

"Overall, thought he was really good," Jenkins said of Edey (h/t ESPN). "And very disappointing, there was that one play, we were about to start the break and he's been playing really hard to try to outlet, and Draymond grabs his leg and pulls him down and it doesn't get reviewed.

"So I know there's a code in this league, and I don't understand how that wasn't reviewed. Very disappointing."

How Warriors' new blood on coaching staff already paying dividends | NBC Sports Bay Area

So, yes, players deserve most of the praise for the Warriors' best start since the 2021-22 season, which ended with an NBA Finals victory. But changes within the coaching staff also are a key component of their encouraging start.

"I couldn't be happier with those two guys, what they mean to me and what they mean to our team," Kerr said of Stotts and Stackhouse. "It goes way beyond X's and O's and what coverages we're in or what plays we run. It's just the culture, the fit into the culture, and adding to it, and the vibe and the friendship and the collaboration. They're both just wonderful coaches but, also, I look forward to seeing them and working with them every day."

NBA News:

The offseason plan fueling the Cleveland Cavaliers to the top of the NBA | ESPN

The conventional wisdom was to get Mobley to stretch the floor with long-range shooting, something he didn't always show a great interest in.

Atkinson, instead, wanted him in a Green-style role, encouraging him to bring the ball up the floor after getting defensive rebounds (Mobley is in the top 25 in the league in the stat). And then secondly, Atkinson envisioned Mobley being a distributor and hub in the half-court offense, just as Green has been with Warriors for a decade-plus. As a result, Mobley's usage rate is up 15% and he's scoring a career-high 18 points per game.

It was part of a larger overall strategy that Atkinson sought to implement. His team had elite perimeter scorers in Mitchell and Garland (both in top 15 of 3-pointers made) and elite interior scorers in Allen and Mobley (both in the top five in dunks). And in between, a series of players who could connect them.

'Inside the NBA' to appear on ESPN, ABC next season | ESPN

"Inside the NBA," which features the quartet of Ernie Johnson Jr., Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal, will appear on ESPN and ABC starting with the 2025-26 season via a partnership with TNT Sports and the NBA, it was announced Monday.

Except when the show goes on the road, TNT Sports will continue to independently produce "Inside the NBA" from its Atlanta-based studios over the term of the agreement. Johnson, Barkley, Smith and O'Neal will remain with the show.

The show, which has won 21 Sports Emmy Awards, will appear on ESPN and ABC surrounding high-profile live events, including ESPN's pregame, halftime and postgame coverage of the NBA Finals on ABC, conference finals, NBA playoffs, all ABC games after Jan. 1, Christmas Day, opening week, the final week of the season and other marquee live events.

ESPN's Shams Charania reports on potential changes coming to All-Star Weekend this year

In case you missed it at Golden State of Mind:

Player grades: Warriors vs. Grizzlies

Kyle Anderson

19 minutes, 8 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks, 1 turnover, 3 fouls, 3-for-7 shooting, 2-for-3 threes, 57.1% TS, +6

It was great seeing Anderson back on the court after he was a late scratch on Tuesday with neck spasms. And it was really great to see him knocking down some threes.

A perfectly balanced game for Anderson, who did his best Draymond impression. It's kind of staggering how many players the team currently has who just seem to always make the right decision and do a little bit of everything.

Grade: A-

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