In a night that will go down in Warriors lore, Steph Curry lit up the court with a mind-boggling 56 points in a thrilling 121-115 victory against the Orlando Magic. This wasn’t just another game; this was a Steph Curry masterpiece worthy of its own Netflix documentary.

As the final buzzer echoed in the Kia Center, Curry grabbed the game ball and immediately entrusted it to his security guard, Yusuf Wright. Because, you know, who else to give a piece of NBA history to than the guy tasked with making sure the superstar doesn’t get squashed by an overzealous fan?

During his postgame chat on “Warriors Postgame Live” with Bonta Hill, Chris Mullin, and Festus Ezeli, Curry elaborated on why this particular moment felt so significant. “I knew about the 50-point thing, which is a cool honor,” he mused. “Just longevity. With every gray hair that pops up on top of your head, you get to appreciate moments and milestones like this”. It sounds like someone’s been meditating.

At 36 years old, Curry continues to show us all that age is just a number, much to the dismay of younger players who thought they’d have it easier. Nine times he has scorched the nets for 50-plus points since hitting the big 3-0, a feat that deserves a standing ovation. And let’s be real, in a world dominated by social media and overnight celebrities, amidst countless highlight reels and viral TikToks, Curry’s effortless performance tempts us to rethink what it means to be a sports legend.

So, what’s next for the living legend? A space on the wall next to his trophies, jerseys, and now, this magical game ball. It serves as a reminder that every score, every game, every moment on that hardwood is a chapter in his story. 56 points later, and he remains hungry for more, reminding us all that even in a world fraught with capitalistic overload, some milestones are simply priceless.

As Steph would say, nights like this are not just about the numbers; they’re about the love of the game. And thank goodness for that, because without that passion, we’d just be left with another player clocking in and out for the cash.

Cheers to longevity, milestones, and a little bit of the magic that comes with the game. Here’s to more nights filled with 56-point fireworks!