How Did Harden Disrespect Curry?

Stephen Curry is easily the greatest shooter to ever grace an NBA floor. He and Klay Thompson changed the way basketball is played, and his career 42.6 percent mark from 3-point range and 3782 career makes (and counting) make him easily the best.

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz, and James Harden hit his career 2974th career shot from 3-point range, passing Ray Allen to be the second-best all-time. With an 807 make difference between Harden and Curry, it's safe to say that Curry's title is safe. © John Hefti-Imagn Images While Harden was chasing Allen, ESPN's Shams Charania told Harden that he was approaching the milestone.



Harden explained how he sees the "greatest shooter ever" race. "Listen here, I'm going to consider myself number one," said Harden. "Steph doesn't count!" Harden knows he won't pass Curry and understands that Curry's final mark will likely be an unbreakable record.

With such a gap between him and Harden, the Beard had no choice but to joke around and dismiss Curry. Related: How Can Clippers Make Tough Game vs. Warriors? While it was pretty clearly a joke, Curry might take things personally.

Later on Monday night, the Golden State Warriors will play the Clippers. Los Angeles served Curry one of only two losses this season, but the Warriors have been red-hot since then. Will Curry put on a shooting clinic just to assert dominance over his rival? Time will tell, but it will make tonight's matchup must-watch TV.

The Warriors are 4.5 favorites over the Clippers and the game will be broadcast nationally on NBA TV. Related: Who Could the Warriors Trade For?.