"I let it go, turned around, looked at them" - Stephen Curry breaks down the story behind his legendary no-look 3-pointer

Superstars like Stephen Curry come once in a generation, breaking the traditional norms and rewriting the rulebook. The seventh pick in the 2009 NBA draft changed the basketball landscape with his 3-point shooting and rare combination of skills.

Curry has played all 16 of his seasons so far for the Golden State Warriors, bringing them four championships and countless memorable moments. Given the relatability factor associated with his game and perfect role model image, Chef Curry indeed serves as a great ambassador for the NBA.

Steph is a delight to watch every time he steps on the court, generating excitement among fans with his unreal range. He has mastered the art so well that there are times when he does not even need to look at the basket.

Recently, the Warriors guard shared a detailed account of his trademark no-look three that often sends fans into a frenzy.

“The origin of the look-away 3-pointer was nothing predetermined or choreographed. It was kind of a spur-of-the-moment reaction.” described Curry. “I believe it was Game Three of the first round of the 2013 playoffs against Denver. I did it in the third quarter and in front of their bench.

“JaVale McGee was standing behind me, and they were yelling at me, and I didn’t like what they were saying. It was the middle of my jumper, it felt good. So I let it go, turned around, looked at them and ran back,” he added.

Steph introduced it during the 2013 playoffs

Making his playoff debut in 2013, Curry and the Warriors finished the season as the sixth seed in the West with a 47-35 record. Gearing up to face the Denver Nuggets in the first round, who had home-court advantage as the third seed, The Chef was ready to seize the moment.

Though the Warriors lost the series opener against the Nuggets, they bounced back with a win in Game 2, snatching home court from the latter. As the action shifted to the Bay Area for Games 3 and 4, “Curry Fever” seemed to take over the entire Oracle Arena in Oakland.

Among the numerous memorable moments was the no-look 3-point shot. Entering Game Four with a 2-1 lead in the series, Curry stunned the fans and the opposition bench when he pulled off a no-look jumper from the 3-point line in the third quarter, with 6:27 remaining on the clock.

Building solid momentum, the Warriors defeated the Nuggets in six games. Making the second round, they eventually lost to the San Antonio Spurs in six games. As the years passed, the look-away shot became a rage among fans even though it was not among Steph’s favorites.

Steph picks his favorite shots

While Curry may not hold the no-look 3-pointer in the same regard as his fans, he does have some daggers that will always remain close to his heart. During a 2023 interview with WIRED, the veteran guard revealed his career-favorite shots.

“The OKC shot, the big three in Game 6 of the 2022 Finals, there’s a lot of them, so that’s nice,” disclosed the four-time champion.

Considering what they mean to his legacy, it is undoubtedly hard to argue against Curry’s top picks. No doubt, the Dubs legend that changed the game, be it with his long-range prowess, ball-handling, or ability to play without the ball.

This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Sep 16, 2025, where it first appeared in the Off The Court section. Add Basketball Network as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

“I let it go, turned around, looked at them” – Stephen Curry breaks down the story behind his legendary no-look 3-pointer

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