Macklin Celebrini’s historic Sharks season sparked great reactions from Bay Area sports legends across the region.
Celebrini, in the final game of the 2025-26 NHL regular season, earned his 115th point against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, breaking franchise icon Joe Thornton’s record for most points in a single Sharks campaign.
The 19-year-old forward, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, pushed his total to 115 points (45 goals, 70 assists), passing Thornton’s record of 114 in 2006-07.
Jumbo shared the love with a special video posted to the Sharks’ official Instagram account to congratulate the teen superstar.
“Macklin, Macklin, Macklin. What a season,” Thornton said. “I thought the record was going to stand for a little bit longer than two years. I thought I’d at least get you out of your teenage years, but I guess not. But Mack, you know how I feel about you and your game. I just love watching you. Congratulations. You know all the Thorntons love you.
“I can’t wait to see you keep breaking more of your own records. Love you!”
The video post garnered more responses from other local greats, such as Warriors superstar Steph Curry.
“This is amazing!!” Curry wrote in a comment under the post.
Curry has known Celebrini for years, working closely with Rick Celebrini, Macklin’s dad and the vice president of player health and performance with the Warriors.
Standout 49ers tight end George Kittle also weighed in, commenting with the “salute” emoji to express his support.
“This [is fire],” Warriors guard Gary Payton II commented.
Celebrini’s greatness, similar to that of Curry’s, has brought the Bay Area sports world together — regardless of sport or era — in inspiring ways.
And it’s just the beginning.