Dub Hub: Steph Curry celebrates 37th birthday and 4,000 career made threes

Rounding up all Warriors and NBA related news for Friday, March 14th.

In today’s Dub Hub:

• Steph Curry celebrates his 37th birthday one day after recording his 4,000th career three-pointer.
• Steve Kerr ties Al Attles for most regular season wins in Warriors’ franchise history after Thursday’s 130-104 victory over the Kings.
• Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox undergoes season-ending surgery for injured left pinkie.

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry celebrates his 37th birthday on Friday. The occasion is extra special this year after Curry reached an incredible feat during Thursday night’s 130-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings—becoming the first player in NBA history to reach 4,000 career made three-pointers.

The milestone puts him nearly 1,000 made-threes over the next closest player (James Harden, 3,127) as he continues to build on a record that may never be broken.

While Curry adds another year and another achievement to his name, his pursuit of excellence isn’t slowing down. With a fifth championship in his sights, the two-time MVP marches forward, continuing to prove why he’s one of the greatest players the game has ever seen.

For more on this and other news around the NBA, here is our latest news round-up for Friday, March 14th:

Warriors News:

Admiring Steph’s attitude, gratitude, greatness on his 37th birthday | NBC Sports Bay Area

One of my favorite qualities about Steph is that he understands his power and then he uses it productively,” Kerr said. “But it’s always done in the spirit of giving. There’s never a thought of ‘How can I make myself look better?’ It’s authentically kind and generous.

“He knows he can make an impact, and he does it out of the goodness of his heart. He’s an amazing human being.”

Jonathan Kuminga impresses in return, gives Warriors ‘different dimension’ in rout of Kings | The Athletic

Kuminga’s minutes restriction limited Kerr’s ability to use him in large doses and specific lineups. He was barely able to preview the foursome that will presumably make up their closing unit on most nights: Curry, Butler, Green and Kuminga. The question will be who slots in as the fifth closer.

“My gut is (Brandin Podziemski) should be with that lineup,” Kerr said. “But maybe I’m thinking about it wrong. I’m thinking about BP’s playmaking. But with Draymond and Jimmy, maybe we have enough playmaking and can put a shooter out there — Moses or Buddy (Hield). That’s definitely a lineup we are thinking about.”

Steve Kerr ties Al Attles for most regular season wins in Warriors’ history

Jimmy Butler is ‘only here to win’ with Golden State Warriors | Andscape

“When I walked in, I was like, ‘Yo, look man, I’m only here to win,’” Butler told Andscape. “’I don’t care about nothing else. I don’t care about points. I don’t care about shots. I don’t care about none of that. I’m only here to win and I’ve always only been places to win. So, whatever y’all need me to do, y’all let me know.’

“‘Show me some grace because I’m new until I get the hang of this thing. But the one thing about everything is my energy is at an all-time high because I’m here and ain’t s— changed. The goal is still remaining the same and that’s winning a championship.’ ”

Warriors locker room celebrates Steph Curry’s 4000th three after the game

NBA News:

Kia MVP Ladder: Nikola Jokić surpasses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for No. 1 spot | NBA

1. Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets

Last week’s ranking: No. 2

Season stats: 29 points, 12.9 rebounds, 10.4assists

His case: Jokić remains among the top three in scoring, rebounds, assists and steals, an astonishing pace with just one month left in the regular season. If he finishes that high in those categories, it would be an NBA first.

As Malone said, Jokić is doing things we haven’t seen before. And as Jokić said himself, this is his best season — high stuff from a three-time MVP winner.

76ers’ Paul George consulting with doctors on injuries, sources say | ESPN

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George is consulting with doctors this week on treatment options for his groin and knee injuries, including a possible procedure, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

A decision is expected early next week as George meets with doctors to finalize the best route, sources said.

George, 34, has played through groin, finger and knee ailments this season, battling multiple injuries over the past month. Sources said he took painkilling injections for five consecutive games before the NBA All-Star break in February.

Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox to undergo season-ending surgery on left pinkie

In case you missed it at Golden State of Mind:

Steph Curry becomes first player with 4,000 threes

Yet here Curry is, having demolished that number. And while he changed the game and made it a sport for high-volume three-point shooters, he still towers over the next players on the all-time list. Only one other shooter has surpassed Allen: Curry’s draftmate James Harden, who trails Curry by nearly 900 triples. Curry’s longtime teammate Klay Thompson, one of the sport’s all-time great shooters, is more than 1,300 threes behind his former running mate.

A tweet to end the week:

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