Milestone Comparison Controls Verified Source Statistics
Steph Curry Window 3-Pointers
905 3PM
300 (Single Peak)
905 (Source Fact)
1,600 (5-Yr Maximum)
Larry Bird Career Total 3-Pointers
649 3PM
200
649 (Official Career Total)
1,200
Three-Point Difference
+256
Curry surplus over Bird career
Volume Ratio (A / B)
1.394x
Relative shooting surplus factor
Curry Sample Window:
5 Seasons
Bird Career Duration:
13 Seasons (Full Career)
Curry Threes Made:
905
Bird Career Threes:
649
Net Three-Pointer Margin:
+256 3PM
Audit Verification:
Verified Source Statistics
Historical Context & Evolution: Larry Bird led the NBA in three-pointers in 1985-86 and 1986-87 with just 82 and 90 makes. Steph Curry made 402 in a single season (2015-16), forever revolutionizing spacing, frequency, and perimeter volume.
Volume Breakdown & Pace Comparison Interactive Visual
Pace & Efficiency Metrics
Curry Rate/Yr
181.0
3PM / Year
Bird Rate/Yr
49.9
3PM / Year
Pace Factor
3.63x
Annual Pace Ratio
Bird played 13 seasons with the Boston Celtics (1979–1992), shooting 37.6% on 1.9 3PA/game. Steph Curry has shot 42.6% on 9.2 3PA/game, demonstrating both elite efficiency and an unprecedented volume leap.