Stephen Curry's career 3-points timeline described by pop culture - ESPN

Stephen Curry is already the NBA's all-time 3-point leader, but Thursday night, he became the first player in league history to net 4,000 career 3-pointers.

The Golden State Warriors star reached the milestone in the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings.

Curry's consistency from deep is unprecedented. He has led the league in single-season 3-point field goals eight times, including a record 402 in the 2015-16 season. The records for five of the six most 3-pointers made in a single season belong to Curry.

A lot has changed since the four-time NBA champion netted his first, 1000th, 2000th and even 3000th 3-pointer. But what hasn't changed is Curry's proficiency from deep.

Here are some notable trends at each of Curry's 3-point shooting milestones.

Starting lineups:

Warriors: Curry, Monta Ellis, Stephen Jackson, Anthony Randolph, Andris Biedriņš

Phoenix Suns: Steve Nash, Leandro Barbosa, Grant Hill, Channing Frye, Amar'e Stoudemire

Curry's first 3-pointer didn't come until the second quarter of his second game. Biedriņš found Curry at the top of the key as he swished home a triple. Amazingly, he only attempted three shots from deep in the matchup against the Suns — a total he could potentially eclipse in a single quarter now.

None of Curry's then-Warriors teammates play in the NBA now. Former Suns Barbosa, Jarron Collins and Jared Dudley are currently on the coaching staffs of the Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks, respectively.

The Billboard Hot 100 was dominated by pop hits during the week of Curry's first triple. Britney Spears' «3» debuted at No. 1, with Jay Sean's «Down» at No. 2. The top five was rounded out by «Party in the U.S.A.» by Miley Cyrus, «Whatcha Say» by Jason Derulo and