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Kings' DeMar DeRozan temporarily passes Stephen Curry in scoring history
DeRozan surpasses Curry on the NBA's all-time scoring list in a game against the Pelicans.
Mar. 6, 2026 at 4:08am
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DeMar DeRozan, the veteran forward for the Sacramento Kings, has passed Stephen Curry on the NBA's all-time scoring list. DeRozan scored his 9th and 10th points of the night against the New Orleans Pelicans, surpassing Curry's career total of 26,439 points. This may be a temporary milestone, as Curry is currently nursing a knee injury with no definitive timeline for his return.
Why it matters
DeRozan's accomplishment is a testament to his longevity and consistency as one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history. While the Kings are focused on developing their young talent, DeRozan's ability to continue racking up points at his age is noteworthy, even if his team is struggling.
The details
DeRozan entered the game against the Pelicans with 26,439 points, just eight shy of tying Curry's total. He wasted no time in surpassing his fellow 2009 draftee, scoring his 9th and 10th points of the night early in the contest. This may be a temporary milestone, as Curry is currently sidelined with a knee injury, and there is no definitive timeline for his return.
- On Thursday night, March 6, 2026, DeRozan passed Curry on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
- DeRozan entered the game against the Pelicans with 26,439 points, just eight shy of tying Curry's total.
The players
DeMar DeRozan
A veteran forward for the Sacramento Kings who is now 19th on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
Stephen Curry
The star point guard for the Golden State Warriors, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury.
What’s next
Curry is expected to return from his knee injury in the coming weeks, at which point he will likely reclaim his spot ahead of DeRozan on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
The takeaway
DeRozan's accomplishment highlights his remarkable career as one of the most consistent scorers in NBA history, even as he plays out the twilight of his career on a struggling Kings team. While Curry will likely retake his spot, DeRozan's longevity and productivity are worthy of recognition.
