Career Timeline of Stephen Curry: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Stephen Curry, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Stephen Curry, nicknamed "Chef Curry", is a professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors, playing as a point guard. He is widely considered the greatest shooter in NBA history and has revolutionized the game with his exceptional three-point shooting ability, influencing players and teams across all levels to prioritize the three-point shot.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

February 1961: Rookie Performance

In April 2009, Stephen Curry recorded 42 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, becoming the first rookie since Oscar Robertson in February 1961 to register at least those numbers in each category in the same game.

1966: All-Star break record

At 48–4, the Warriors entered the 2016 NBA All-Star break with the best record through 52 games in NBA history, one win better than the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls and 1966–67 Philadelphia 76ers.

1975: Warriors' First Championship Since 1975

In 2014-15, Curry led the Warriors to their first NBA championship since 1975.

1977: Rick Barry's Free Throw Record

In the 2010-11 season, Stephen Curry's free throw percentage of .934 set a new Warriors single-season record, surpassing Rick Barry's previous mark of .924 set in 1977-78.

1989: Start of the 2015-16 season

To start the 2015-16 season, Curry became the first player since Michael Jordan in 1989-90 to score 118 points in his team's first three games, including a season-high 53 points against the New Orleans Pelicans in the third game.

1995: All-Star break record

At 48–4, the Warriors entered the 2016 NBA All-Star break with the best record through 52 games in NBA history, one win better than the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls and 1966–67 Philadelphia 76ers.

1995: 73-win team

In 2015-16 season, with a 125–104 win over the Grizzlies, the Warriors became the first 73-win team in NBA history, surpassing the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls' 72–10 record to finish the 2015–16 season with just nine losses.

1995: Last All-Star starter

In February of 2014, Stephen Curry made his first All-Star appearance, becoming the Warriors' first All-Star starter since Latrell Sprewell in 1995.

1995: Curry breaks George McCloud's record for consecutive games with at least 5 three-pointers

In the first seven games of the season, Stephen Curry made at least 5 three-pointers in all seven games, breaking George McCloud's record of six games in a row during the 1995–96 season.

1996: Mark Price's Free Throw Record

In the 2010-11 season, Stephen Curry became the first Warriors player to lead the NBA in free throw percentage since Mark Price in 1996-97.

1996: 70 games win

On April 7, 2016, Curry scored 27 points to help the Warriors become the second team in NBA history to win 70 games in a season with a 112–101 win over the San Antonio Spurs, since the 1996 Bulls.

2001: All-Rookie First Team

In 2009, Stephen Curry was a unanimous NBA All-Rookie First Team selection, becoming the first Warriors player since Jason Richardson in 2001-02 to earn All-Rookie First Team honors.

2001: Three-point leader

In 2013-2014, Curry led the league in three-pointers made for a second consecutive season with 261, becoming the first player since Ray Allen in 2001-02 and 2002-03 to lead the league in three-pointers in back-to-back seasons.

2002: Three-point leader

2003: 30-Point Games by Rookies

During Stephen Curry's rookie season, he had the most 30-point games by a rookie since LeBron James (13) and Carmelo Anthony (10) in 2003-04.

2004: Consecutive MVP

At the conclusion of the 2015-16 regular season, Curry was named the league's first ever unanimous MVP, becoming the 11th player in history to win the award in consecutive seasons and the first guard to do so since Steve Nash in 2004–05 and 2005–06.

2005: Consecutive MVP

2005: Three-point record eclipsed

In the 2012-13 season, Stephen Curry surpassed Ray Allen's 2005-06 NBA single-season three-point record of 269, achieving 272 three-pointers.

2007: FIBA Under-19 World Championship

In 2007, Curry participated in the FIBA Under-19 World Championship, contributing to Team USA's silver medal win with averages of 9.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 2.8 steals per game.

2008: 50-point games

On February 25, 2016, Stephen Curry scored 51 points and made 10 three-pointers to lead the Warriors past the Orlando Magic 130–114, becoming the first player to record at least three 50-point games since LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in 2008–09.

June 25, 2009: Drafted by the Warriors

On June 25, 2009, Stephen Curry was selected as the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors, despite his father's preference for him to be drafted by the New York Knicks. During the 2009–10 season, Curry averaged 17.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1.90 steals in 36.2 minutes.

2009: Drafted by Golden State Warriors

In 2009, Stephen Curry was selected as the seventh overall pick in the NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors.

2009: Enters the NBA Draft

In 2009, after averaging 28.6 points in his final season at Davidson, Stephen Curry opted out of his senior year to enter the NBA draft, but expressed his intention to complete his degree.

2009: NBA Rookie Card

Stephen Curry's 2009 NBA rookie card is an expensive sports card of all time.

2010: FIBA World Championship Gold Medal

In 2010, Curry played limited minutes at the FIBA World Championship, and the United States won the gold medal in an undefeated tournament.

2010: 2010-11 Season Performance

In the 2010–11 season, Stephen Curry averaged 18.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.47 steals. He set a new Warriors single-season record with a free throw percentage of .934.

February 2011: All-Star Weekend and Skills Challenge Win

In February 2011, during All-Star Weekend, Stephen Curry won the Skills Challenge.

May 2011: NBA Sportsmanship Award and Ankle Surgery

In May 2011, Stephen Curry was named the recipient of the NBA Sportsmanship Award and underwent surgery on his right ankle.

2012: Ankle surgery and trade offer

In 2012, Stephen Curry's ankle injuries led to the Golden State Warriors including him in a trade offer to the Milwaukee Bucks for Andrew Bogut. The Bucks rejected the offer due to Curry's injury history, and the Warriors traded Monta Ellis instead, opening the door for Curry to lead the team.

2012: Curry reaches 200 three-pointers in the 2012-2013 season

In the 2012-2013 season, Stephen Curry made his 200th three-point field goal, which he reached every season since then.

2012: Contract extension and "Splash Brothers" nickname

Prior to the start of the 2012-13 season, Curry signed a four-year, $44 million contract extension with the Warriors. Over the course of the year, Curry and Klay Thompson gained a reputation for their perimeter scoring, earning them the nickname the "Splash Brothers".

February 27, 2013: 54-point Performance Against Knicks

On February 27, 2013, Stephen Curry made 11-of-13 shots from behind the arc en route to a 54-point performance against the New York Knicks, signaling the start of the three-point era.

2013: First Playoff Appearance and Franchise Record

In 2013, Stephen Curry made his playoff debut with the Warriors, who were seeded sixth in the Western Conference. He set a franchise record with 42 playoff three-pointers and became the first NBA player to make at least 300 three-pointers in a single season, totaling 314.

2013: Partnership with Under Armour

In the 2013 off-season, Stephen Curry began a partnership with Under Armour.

2013: Averages career highs

In the 2013-2014 NBA season, Stephen Curry appeared in 78 games averaging career highs of 24.0 points and 8.5 assists, becoming the first player in Warriors franchise history to average 24 points and eight assists in a single season.

November 11, 2014: NBA-record streak

On November 4, 2016, Curry's NBA-record streak of 157 straight games with at least one made three-pointer was snapped during the Warriors' loss to the Los Angeles Lakers after he went 0-of-10 from three-point range, since November 11, 2014.

2014: FIBA World Cup Undefeated Tournament

In 2014, Curry played a larger role in the team's success at the FIBA World Cup, contributing to another undefeated tournament victory and scoring 10 points in the final game.

2014: First MVP Award

In 2014, Stephen Curry won his first league MVP award.

2014: Led League in Total Steals

In the 2014-15 season, Stephen Curry led the league in total steals.

2014: Steve Kerr hired and Curry's season high

Prior to the start of the 2014-15 NBA season, the Warriors hired Steve Kerr as their new head coach, leading to significant changes in team strategy. On February 4, Curry scored a season-high 51 points in a win over the Dallas Mavericks.

2015: Donation of Finals-Worn Jersey

Following the 2015 NBA Finals, Stephen Curry gave Biserka Petrović one of his Finals-worn jerseys, which would be added to the collection of the Dražen Petrović Memorial Center in Zagreb.

2015: NBA Jersey Sales Leader

From 2015–16 to 2017-18 seasons, Stephen Curry has led the NBA in jersey sales for three consecutive times.

2015: Honoring Deah Shaddy Barakat

In 2015, Curry wore sneakers bearing the name "Deah Shaddy Barakat", a victim of the 2015 Chapel Hill shooting, to honor him. Deah was a fan of Curry and wore Curry's No. 30 jersey for his intramural basketball team. Curry sent the shoes he wore to Deah's family.

2015: Effective Defender

In 2015, Ethan Sherwood Strauss of ESPN said that Curry became "one of the NBA's most effective defenders – ranking fifth among point guards in defensive real plus-minus."

2015: Speech at the White House

In 2015, Stephen Curry visited the White House and delivered a five-minute speech as part of President Barack Obama's launch of his President's Malaria Initiative.

2015: First Unanimous MVP Selection

In 2015, Stephen Curry was named league MVP, and he was the first unanimous selection in league history (2015–16).

2015: Warriors historic start to season

In 2015, the Warriors made NBA history on November 24 when they became the first team ever to start 16-0 with a win over the Los Angeles Lakers, before improving to 24-0 on December 11 with a double-overtime win over the Boston Celtics.

2015: 73-win team

2015: Highest eFG% and 3P% Record

In 2015-16, Stephen Curry posted the highest eFG% (.630) and 3P% (.454) ever recorded in a season while averaging over 30 points per game.

2015: Record for Combined Three-Pointers

In the 2015-16 season, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, the Splash Brothers, set a new record for combined three-pointers made in a season with 678.

February 2016: Exceptional February performance

In February 2016, Curry averaged over 35 points per game, while shooting at least 50 percent from both the field and three-point range, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve this feat in a calendar month.

October 28, 2016: Reaching 1,600 three-pointers

On October 28, 2016, Curry reached 1,600 three-pointers in his career during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans, becoming the 19th player and the fastest to reach this milestone.

2016: NBA All-Star Weekend

During the 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend, Curry competed in his third straight All-Star game for the West, and competed in the Three-Point Contest, where he lost in the final round to teammate Klay Thompson.

2016: Donation of Kia Sorento

Following his MVP award and historic 2015–16 season, Curry donated his prize vehicle, a 2016 Kia Sorento, to the East Oakland Youth Development Center.

2016: Unanimous MVP and Finals Loss

In 2016, Stephen Curry became the first player to be unanimously voted MVP and led the league in scoring. The Warriors broke the record for most wins in a regular season but lost the NBA Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2016: Warriors in the Playoffs

In the 2016 playoffs, the Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets in the first round despite Curry's limited playing time due to injury. He then scored 40 points in Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the Warriors to a 4-1 series victory. After going down 3-1, he helped the Warriors rally to win the series 4-3 and advance to their second straight NBA Finals.

January 6, 2017: Reaching 12,000 career points

On January 6, 2017, in a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, Curry reached the 12,000-point threshold, becoming the seventh player in Warriors franchise history to score 12,000 career points.

July 1, 2017: Curry agrees to $201 million extension with Warriors

On July 1, 2017, Stephen Curry agreed to a five-year, $201 million contract extension with the Warriors, becoming the first NBA player to sign a supermax contract worth over $200 million.

2017: Warriors win 2017 NBA Championship

In 2017, Stephen Curry and the Warriors swept through the first two rounds of the playoffs. Curry scored 40 points in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, helping the Warriors rally from a 25-point deficit. Curry became the franchise leader in postseason points in a Game 3 win. The Warriors advanced to the NBA Finals for a third straight year. Curry recorded his first career postseason triple-double in Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Curry helped the Warriors clinch the series and the championship in Game 5.

2017: Back-to-Back Titles

In 2017, Stephen Curry helped the Warriors win back-to-back NBA titles.

April 2018: Unanimous Media Deal with Sony

In April 2018, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a multiyear multimedia deal with Curry's newly formed production company Unanimous Media, focused on faith and family-friendly content.

October 2018: Executive Producer of Breakthrough

In October 2018, Curry signed on as executive producer of the film Breakthrough, scheduled for release in April 2019.

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October 2018: Involvement with Palm Relaunch

In October 2018, Stephen Curry announced his involvement with the relaunch of Palm, a mobile companion device, as an investor and brand ambassador.

October 21, 2018: Curry moves past Paul Pierce on NBA's career three-point list

On October 21, 2018, Stephen Curry scored 30 points with 6 three-pointers in a loss to the Denver Nuggets, moving past Paul Pierce for sixth place on the NBA's career three-point list.

December 2018: Moon Landing Controversy and Shoe Auction

In December 2018, Curry jokingly questioned the Apollo program's Moon landing on a podcast, sparking media attention. NASA offered a tour, and Curry partnered with Under Armour to create signature shoes inspired by the event. He auctioned them off on eBay for $58,100, donating the money to STEM education initiatives.

2018: Back-to-Back Titles

In 2018, Stephen Curry helped the Warriors win back-to-back NBA titles.

2018: Western Conference All-Star Team Captain

In 2018, Stephen Curry was voted to be the captain of the Western Conference All-Star team.

2018: CEO of Thirty Ink

Since 2018, Stephen Curry has served as the chief executive officer of Thirty Ink, a San Francisco-based company.

April 2019: Release of Breakthrough

In April 2019, Curry's film Breakthrough, on which he was the executive producer, was released.

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June 17, 2019: Release of Emanuel

On June 17, 2019, the film Emanuel, on which Curry was an executive producer, was released in select theaters in the US. The film focused on the responses by family members of victims of the 2015 Charleston church shooting.

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July 2019: Launch of Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation

In July 2019, Curry and his wife launched the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation in Oakland, California to narrow the literacy gap, provide nutritious meals and improve physical education spaces.

August 2019: Funding Howard University Golf Teams

In August 2019, Stephen Curry and Howard University jointly announced the addition of NCAA Division I men's and women's golf teams, with Curry guaranteeing full funding for six years.

2019: Warriors lose to Toronto Raptors in 2019 NBA Finals

In 2019, Curry scored 38 points in Game 1 of the Warriors' first-round playoff series against the Clippers, making him the all-time postseason leader in three-pointers, passing Ray Allen. He averaged a series career-high 36.5 points to help the Warriors sweep the Trail Blazers. In Game 3 of the 2019 NBA Finals, Curry scored a playoff career-high 47 points. The Warriors lost the series to the Toronto Raptors.

2019: NBA Finals Loss to Toronto Raptors

In 2019, Stephen Curry and the Warriors reached the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Toronto Raptors in six games.

2019: Global Brand Ambassador for Rakuten

Since 2019, Stephen Curry has been the Global Brand Ambassador for Rakuten.

March 5, 2020: Curry returns after hand injury

On March 5, 2020, Stephen Curry returned from his hand injury against the Toronto Raptors, recording 23 points, six rebounds, and seven assists in a Warriors' loss.

June 24, 2020: Release of Ultimate Home Championships trailer

On June 24, 2020, Curry released a trailer on his YouTube channel for his new show called Ultimate Home Championships, featuring contestants competing in wacky at-home challenges.

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December 27, 2020: Curry reaches 2,500 career three-pointers

On December 27, 2020, Stephen Curry became the fastest player in NBA history to reach 2,500 career three-pointers, scoring 36 points in a win over the Chicago Bulls.

2020: Missed Playoffs in 2020

In 2020, Stephen Curry and the Warriors missed the playoffs.

January 3, 2021: Curry scores career-high 62 points

On January 3, 2021, Stephen Curry scored a career-high 62 points in a win against the Portland Trail Blazers.

August 6, 2021: Curry signs four-year, $215 million extension with Warriors

On August 6, 2021, Stephen Curry signed a four-year, $215 million contract extension with the Warriors, becoming the first player to earn $50 million in a single season and the first to sign multiple contracts of over $200 million.

December 2021: Support for the For the People Act

In December 2021, Curry voiced his support for the For the People Act, an election reform bill aimed at expanding voting rights.

2021: Executive Producer of The Queen of Basketball and deal with NBCUniversal

In 2021, Curry signed on as executive producer of The Queen of Basketball, a documentary short film about basketball legend Lusia Harris. The same year, Unanimous Media signed a deal with NBCUniversal.

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2021: Missed Playoffs in 2021

In 2021, Stephen Curry and the Warriors missed the playoffs.

January 21, 2022: Curry hits first career buzzer-beating game-winner

On January 21, 2022, Stephen Curry hit his first career buzzer-beating game-winner in a 105–103 win over the Houston Rockets.

November 2, 2022: 10th Career Triple-Double

On November 2, 2022, Curry achieved his 10th career triple-double with 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 13 assists during a game against the Miami Heat, which resulted in a 116–109 loss for the Warriors.

2022: Won First Finals MVP Award

After winning his fourth NBA championship and first Finals MVP award in 2022.

2022: NBA Jersey Sales Leader

From 2022–23 to 2023–24 seasons, Stephen Curry has led the NBA in jersey sales for two consecutive times.

2022: Fourth Championship and Finals MVP Award

In 2022, Stephen Curry won his fourth NBA championship and first Finals MVP award, leading the Warriors past the Boston Celtics. He also became the NBA's all-time leader in three-pointers made.

2022: Curry named All-Star Game MVP

In the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, Stephen Curry scored 50 points and set the record for most three-pointers made in an All-Star game with 16. Curry was named the All-Star Game MVP.

January 25, 2023: Ejection and All-Star Selection

On January 25, 2023, Curry was ejected from a game against the Memphis Grizzlies for throwing his mouthpiece, marking his third career ejection. He had a game-high 34 points before leaving. The next day, he was named a Western Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, his ninth overall selection.

July 21, 2023: Release of Stephen Curry: Underrated

On July 21, 2023, Apple TV+ released Stephen Curry: Underrated, a sports documentary film chronicling Curry's path to NBA stardom, co-produced by Unanimous Media and Ryan Coogler.

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November 1, 2023: Consecutive Three-Pointer Record

On November 1, 2023, Curry became the first player in NBA history to make a three-pointer in 250 consecutive regular season games, marking a significant milestone in his career.

2023: Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation impact in 2023

By 2023, Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation had provided 25 million meals, renovated 12 play areas, and invested $6 million in literacy programs.

2023: NBA Clutch Player of the Year Award

In 2023-2024 season, Stephen Curry was named the NBA Clutch Player of the Year after leading the league in clutch points, made clutch field goals, and made clutch three-pointers.

January 27, 2024: 46 Points in Double-Overtime Loss

On January 27, 2024, Curry scored 46 points and made nine three-pointers in a 145–144 double-overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

February 2024: Curry records highest fourth-quarter points

In February 2024, Stephen Curry recorded highest fourth-quarter points in his career.

August 30, 2024: Contract Extension with the Warriors

On August 30, 2024, Curry signed a one-year, $62.6 million contract extension with the Warriors through the 2026–27 season, becoming the first NBA player to earn $60 million in a single season.

December 25, 2024: 38 Points on Christmas Day

On December 25, 2024, Curry scored 38 points with six assists in a 115–113 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, tying a Christmas Day game record with 8-of-15 shooting from three-point range.

2024: Olympic Debut and Gold Medal

In 2024, Curry made his Olympic debut with the U.S. Olympic team in Paris, leading a 17-point comeback against Serbia and securing a fifth-straight Olympic gold medal for the United States. He finished the tournament as the team's leading scorer and set an Olympic record for most three-pointers made in a final. He also won USA Basketball 5-on-5 Male Athlete of the Year.

2024: Gold Medal at the Summer Olympics

In 2024, Stephen Curry won a gold medal as part of the U.S. national team at the Summer Olympics.

January 2, 2025: 30 Points, 10 Assists, and Perfect Three-Point Shooting

On January 2, 2025, Curry achieved 30 points, 10 assists, and a career-first 8-of-8 shooting from beyond the arc in a 139–105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, becoming the first NBA player in history to reach this stat line. He also surpassed Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games by a guard at age 35 or older.

March 2025: Assistant GM for Davidson

In March 2025, it was announced that Stephen Curry would serve as assistant general manager for basketball programs at Davidson, alongside Matt Berman, and create the "Curry-Berman Fund" to support both men's and women's basketball.

May 2025: Recognition in Time's Philanthropy List

In May 2025, Curry and his wife were named in Time's inaugural list of the most influential people in philanthropy for their work with the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation.

2025: Curry's contract with Warriors extended through 2025-2026 season

In 2021, Stephen Curry signed a four-year, $215 million contract extension with the Warriors which would keep him under contract through the 2025-26 season.