Dell Curry is over the moon and understandably so. After all, which dad won’t be thrilled by having his son not only follow in his footsteps but live up to the family name? And before you ask, “What’s Steph achieved now?”, let’s tell you we’re talking about the other son.
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That’s right, it’s Seth who has gladdened his dad’s heart this time. The younger Curry officially became the league leader in three-point percentage on the season. Which is a terrific feat in itself. But it becomes even more remarkable when viewed against what his team managed.
The 2024-25 NBA season wasn’t kind to the Charlotte Hornets. The team endured its third consecutive season with fewer than 30 wins, finishing with a 19-63 record. That tied for the third-worst in franchise history. The Hornets finished 14th in the Eastern Conference and missed the playoffs for the ninth year running. It’s the longest dry run in NBA history.
Amidst these unwelcome records is one that both the Hornets and the Currys are thrilled with: Hornets shooting guard Seth achieved a record-setting feat that his older brother Steph has never managed.
Seth’s incredibly efficient 45.6% from the three-point range led the league. Sacramento Kings star Zach Lavine was right on his tail at a mark of 44.6%. This is the first time in his career that Seth’s led the league in that category.
Last year, Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen led the league, shooting 46% from three-point range. Nonetheless, the remarkable achievement brought immense joy to Curry’s family.
Seth’s father, Dell, played for the Hornets in his career and is now a color commentator for the team. He and Steph came together for a tribute video praising Seth for his achievement on the Hornets’ social media pages.
“You’re my son, my golfing buddy, but most importantly my friend,” Dell said. “Congratulations, number 40, my three-point percentage champion twin.”
Seth Curry. NBA 3PT% leader for the 24-25 season.
Congrats @sdotcurry pic.twitter.com/fnjTlbNy0Y
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) April 14, 2025
The ‘twin’ reference is to Seth achieving what his dad had accomplished a quarter of a century earlier. In the 1998-99 season, Dell led the league in three-point percentage, shooting 47.6%.
Older brother Steph appeared equally happy. He didn’t hold any animosity toward his younger brother for accomplishing the record before him. However, that didn’t mean that sibling rivalry was out of the picture.
“You got the record, but you’re only as good as your last game,” Steph said. “If I remember correctly, the last time we played horse, I beat you.”
This is the last missing piece in Steph’s three-point accolades. Even the Dubs’ head coach, Steve Kerr, led the league in that department twice. Once was in 1989-90, where he shot 50.7% and then again during the 1994-95 season where he had a 52.4% clip.
This season, Seth earned the honors by making 83 3s in 182 attempts. The low number of attempts certainly helped in keeping the percentage high. Unfortunately for the four-time NBA champion, his high volume of three-point attempts per game prevents him from setting the season record in efficiency.
Steph’s best season from the deep earned him the unanimous MVP, when he made 402 3s in the 2015-16 season, shooting 45.4% from beyond the 3-point line.
Stephen may be on the very short list of contenders for NBA GOAT. But for the time being, it’s Seth who is the star of the family.
