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 is a professional basketball player renowned as the greatest shooter in NBA history. Playing point guard for the Golden State Warriors, he's nicknamed "Chef Curry" and credited with revolutionizing basketball by popularizing the three-point shot. His influence spans all levels of the game.
February 1961: Rookie Season Records
On April 14, Curry recorded a then- career-high 42 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, becoming the first rookie since Robertson in February 1961 to register at least those numbers in each category in the same game.
1969: Davidson's Previous NCAA Tournament Win
On March 21, 2008, Davidson achieved their first NCAA tournament win since 1969, marking a significant milestone for the program.
1975: Warriors Championship
In 2014–15, Curry won his first league MVP award and led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975.
1977: Warriors Free Throw Record
In 2010–11, Curry set a new Warriors single-season record for free throw percentage (.934), surpassing the previous mark of .924 set by Rick Barry in 1977–78.
1994: Juwan Howard in 1994
On March 31, 2008, Stephen Curry was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Midwest Region of the NCAA tournament, becoming the first player from a team not making the Final Four to do so since Juwan Howard of Michigan in 1994.
1996: NBA Free Throw Percentage Leader
In 2010–11, Curry became the first Warriors player to lead the NBA in free throw percentage since Mark Price in 1996–97.
2000: Surpassed 2,000-point mark
On January 3, 2009, Curry surpassed the 2000-point mark for his career.
2001: All-Rookie First Team Honors
Curry finished runner-up for the NBA Rookie of the Year behind Tyreke Evans and 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.
2003: Scoring Records as a Rookie
Curry scored 30-plus points eight times, setting the most 30-point games by any rookie in 2009–10 and the most since LeBron James had 13 and Carmelo Anthony had 10 in 2003–04.
2004: Brendan Winters Single-Season Record
In 2004-05, Brendan Winters set the Davidson's single-season record for three-pointers. Stephen Curry later broke this record.
December 18, 2006: First Career Double-Double
On December 18, 2006, Stephen Curry recorded his first career double-double against Chattanooga, scoring 30 points and securing a season-high 11 rebounds.
February 6, 2007: School Freshman Record
On February 6, 2007, Stephen Curry broke the school's 500-point freshman record against Chattanooga, finishing with 730 points.
2007: Curry plays in FIBA Under-19 World Championship
In 2007, Stephen Curry played in the FIBA Under-19 World Championship, where he helped Team USA win the silver medal.
2007: Sophomore Season Start
In 2007–08, Stephen Curry began his sophomore season, contributing to the Davidson Wildcats' success.
March 21, 2008: First NCAA Tournament Win
On March 21, 2008, Stephen Curry scored 40 points, including 30 in the second half, to lead Davidson to their first NCAA tournament win since 1969, defeating Gonzaga 82–76.
March 31, 2008: All-America Second Team
On March 31, 2008, Stephen Curry was named to the Associated Press' All-America Second Team, recognizing his outstanding performance during the season.
November 18, 2008: Career High Points
On November 18, 2008, Stephen Curry scored a career-high 44 points in Davidson's game against Oklahoma. He also extended his streak of scoring at least 25 points for the seventh straight game.
2008: NCAA Tournament Appearance
In 2008, Stephen Curry helped the Davidson Wildcats reach the NCAA tournament, showcasing his skills on a national stage.
2008: Conference Championship
In 2008–09, Davidson won the Southern Conference regular season championship for the South Division.
January 3, 2009: 2000 Career Points
On January 3, 2009, Stephen Curry surpassed the 2000-point mark for his college career, scoring 21 points against Samford.
February 28, 2009: Davidson's All-Time Leading Scorer
On February 28, 2009, Stephen Curry became Davidson's all-time leading scorer with 34 points in a win against Georgia Southern, surpassing John Gerdy. He finished his career with 2,488 points.
June 25, 2009: Drafted by Golden State Warriors
On June 25, 2009, Stephen Curry was selected as the seventh overall pick in the NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors, despite his father's preference for him to be drafted by the New York Knicks.
2009: End of College Career
In 2009, Stephen Curry finished his college basketball career with a loss in the NIT, marking the end of an era before entering the NBA draft.
2009: NBA Draft Entry
In 2009, Stephen Curry opted out of his senior year at Davidson to enter the NBA draft, marking a pivotal decision for his basketball career.
2009: Named Western Conference Rookie of the Month
In 2009, Stephen Curry was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for January, March, and April.
2010: Curry plays in the FIBA World Championship.
In 2010, Stephen Curry was selected to the senior squad, playing limited minutes at the 2010 FIBA World Championship (later known as the FIBA Basketball World Cup) as the United States won the gold medal in an undefeated tournament.
2010: 2010-11 NBA Season
In 2010–11, Curry appeared in 74 games (all starts), averaging 18.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.47 steals in 33.6 minutes per contest
February 2011: NBA Skills Challenge Winner
In February 2011, Stephen Curry won the NBA Skills Challenge during All-Star Weekend, showcasing his agility and ball-handling skills.
May 2011: NBA Sportsmanship Award
In May 2011, Stephen Curry was named the recipient of the NBA Sportsmanship Award, recognizing his conduct on and off the court. He also underwent surgery on his right ankle.
2012: Curry Donates Mosquito Nets for Malaria Prevention
In 2012, Stephen Curry began donating three insecticide-treated mosquito nets for every three-pointer he made to the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign to combat malaria.
2012: Contract Extension and "Splash Brothers" Emergence
In 2012, Stephen Curry signed a four-year, $44 million contract extension with the Warriors, a move considered risky by some due to his injury history. During the 2012-2013 season, Curry and Klay Thompson became known as the "Splash Brothers" for their perimeter scoring.
2012: Curry not selected for 2012 U.S. Olympic team
In 2012, Stephen Curry was excluded from the list of 20 finalists selected for consideration for the 2012 U.S. Olympic team in London, which reportedly left him "very disappointed" but motivated to improve his game for future opportunities.
February 27, 2013: Game Against the New York Knicks
On February 27, 2013, Stephen Curry had a standout performance against the New York Knicks, making 11-of-13 three-point shots and scoring 54 points, marking the start of the "three-point era".
2013: Increased Scoring and Assists
In 2013-14, Stephen Curry averaged career highs of 24.0 points and 8.5 assists.
2013: Partnership with Under Armour
In the 2013 off-season, Stephen Curry began a partnership with Under Armour that lasted through late 2025, becoming the "face of their footwear line" and President of his signature shoe and apparel line, the Curry Brand.
2014: Curry plays in the 2014 World Cup
In 2014, Stephen Curry took on a larger role with the team, helping them to another undefeated tournament at the 2014 World Cup and scoring 10 points in the final game.
2014: First MVP Award and Championship
In 2014, Stephen Curry won his first league MVP award and led the Golden State Warriors to their first championship since 1975.
2015: Jersey Gift to Biserka Petrović
In 2015, Stephen Curry gave one of his jerseys from the NBA Finals to Biserka Petrović, the mother of Dražen Petrović, for the Dražen Petrović Memorial Center.
2015: Curry Delivers Speech at the White House
In 2015, Stephen Curry visited the White House and delivered a five-minute speech to dignitaries as part of President Barack Obama's launch of his President's Malaria Initiative.
2015: Start of Record-Breaking Season
In 2015-16 season, Stephen Curry became the first player since Michael Jordan in 1989-90 to score 118 points in his team's first three games. The Warriors started the season with a historic 16-0 record.
February 2016: Curry's Historic Shooting Month
In February 2016, Stephen Curry averaged over 35 points per game, while shooting at least 50 percent from the field and three-point range. He became the first player in NBA history to achieve this feat in a calendar month.
June 6, 2016: Curry withdraws from consideration for 2016 Summer Olympics
On June 6, 2016, Stephen Curry withdrew from consideration for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, citing ankle and knee ailments as the major reason behind the decision.
2016: Curry Donates Prize Vehicle to Youth Center
Following his MVP award win and historic 2015–16 season, Stephen Curry donated his prize vehicle—a 2016 Kia Sorento—to the East Oakland Youth Development Center.
2016: Unanimous MVP and Record-Breaking Season
In 2016, Stephen Curry became the first player to be unanimously voted MVP. That same year, the Warriors broke the record for most wins in a regular season (73) en route to the 2016 NBA Finals, where they squandered a 3–1 series lead to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2016: Record for Three-Pointers Made
In 2016, Stephen Curry broke his own record for three-pointers made in a regular season, with 402.
July 1, 2017: Curry Signs Supermax Contract with Warriors
On July 1, 2017, Stephen Curry agreed to a five-year, $201 million 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. In Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs, Curry scored 40 points to help the Warriors win. They advanced to the NBA Finals for a third straight year, becoming the first team in league history to start the playoffs 12–0. 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, claiming their second title in three years.
2017: Back-to-Back Titles
In 2017, Stephen Curry helped the Warriors win back-to-back titles.
April 2018: Curry's Unanimous Media Signs Deal with Sony
In April 2018, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a multimedia deal with Stephen Curry's production company, Unanimous Media, focused on faith and family-friendly content.
October 2018: Curry Executive Produces 'Breakthrough'
In October 2018, Stephen Curry signed on as executive producer of the film Breakthrough, which was scheduled for release in April 2019.
October 21, 2018: Curry Passes Paul Pierce on NBA's Career Three-Point List
On October 21, 2018, Stephen Curry scored 30 points and had 6 three-pointers in a loss to the Denver Nuggets, moving him past Paul Pierce for sixth place on the NBA's career three-point list.
December 2018: Curry questions moon landing and auctions shoes for STEM education
In December 2018, Stephen Curry jokingly questioned the Apollo program's Moon landing, which led to media attention. He partnered with Under Armour, creating signature shoes inspired by the comment and auctioned them off for $58,100, with the money donated to STEM education initiatives.
2018: Consecutive Games with a Three-Pointer
From 2018, Stephen Curry made at least one three-pointer in an NBA-record 268 consecutive games, showcasing his consistency.
2018: Curry becomes CEO of Thirty Ink
In 2018, Stephen Curry became the chief executive officer of Thirty Ink, a San Francisco-based company focused on equitable opportunities through brand, media, experiences, and philanthropy.
2018: Back-to-Back Titles
In 2018, Stephen Curry helped the Warriors win back-to-back titles, continuing their dominant run.
April 2019: Release of Breakthrough
In April 2019, the film Breakthrough, executive produced by Stephen Curry, was released.
June 17, 2019: Release of Emanuel
On June 17, 2019, Stephen Curry executive produced the film Emanuel, which focused on the Charleston church shooting and the responses by family members of victims.
July 2019: Curry Launches Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation
In July 2019, Stephen Curry and his wife launched the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation in Oakland, California, focusing on nutrition, literacy, and physical education for children.
August 2019: Howard University Golf Program Funding
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: Curry Becomes Executive Producer on 'Holey Moley'
Beginning in 2019, Stephen Curry became both the executive producer and resident golf pro on the American sports reality competition television series Holey Moley.
2019: Warriors Advance to 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. In Game 1 of the conference finals, Curry matched his postseason career high with 9 three-pointers to finish with 36 points in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Curry faced his brother Seth in that Finals series, making them the first set of brothers to face each other in an NBA playoff series. In Game 3 of the 2019 Finals, Curry scored a playoff career-high 47 points. In Game 5, he helped the Warriors stave off elimination with 31 points. In Game 6, the Warriors lost the game and the series to the Toronto Raptors.
2019: NBA Finals Loss
In 2019, Stephen Curry and the Warriors reached the NBA Finals but fell to the Toronto Raptors in six games.
2019: Curry becomes Global Brand Ambassador for Rakuten
In 2019, Stephen Curry became the Global Brand Ambassador for Rakuten. Rakuten partnered with Curry on a shopping spree for Bay Area children, where Curry posed as a team shop employee.
March 5, 2020: Curry Returns from 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: Curry Releases Trailer for 'Ultimate Home Championships'
On June 24, 2020, Stephen Curry released a trailer on his YouTube channel for his new show called Ultimate Home Championships, a show featuring people such as DeAndre Jordan, Ronda Rousey, and Kristopher London, where contestants competed in wacky at-home challenges using things in their home.
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, Stephen Curry and the Warriors struggled with injuries and missed the playoffs.
2020: NCAA Division I teams in men's and women's golf launch
In 2020-21 school year, Howard University added NCAA Division I teams in men's and women's golf, which was jointly announced in August 2019, with Curry guaranteeing full funding of both teams for six years.
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 Contract Extension
On August 6, 2021, Stephen Curry signed a four-year, $215 million contract extension with the Warriors, keeping him under contract through the 2025-26 season.
2021: Missed Playoffs
In 2021, Stephen Curry and the Warriors continued to struggle with injuries and missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year.
2021: Curry Executive Produces 'The Queen of Basketball'
In 2021, Stephen Curry signed on as executive producer of The Queen of Basketball, a documentary short film about basketball legend Lusia Harris. Also in 2021, Unanimous Media signed a deal with NBCUniversal.
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: Curry logs 10th career triple-double
On November 2, 2022, Stephen Curry recorded his 10th career triple-double with 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 13 assists in a 116–109 loss against the Miami Heat.
2022: Fourth Championship and Finals MVP
In 2022, Stephen Curry won his fourth championship and first Finals MVP award, leading the Warriors past the Boston Celtics in six games. He also became the NBA's all-time leader in three-pointers made, surpassing Ray Allen.
2022: Curry Wins All-Star Game MVP
In the 2022 NBA All-Star Game held on February 20, Stephen Curry scored 50 points and set the record for most three-pointers made in an All-Star quarter (6), half (8), and game (16), and was named the All-Star Game MVP.
January 25, 2023: Curry Ejected During Grizzlies Game
On January 25, 2023, during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Stephen Curry was ejected for throwing his mouthpiece, marking the third ejection of his career. He left the game with 34 points.
July 21, 2023: Release of 'Stephen Curry: Underrated' on Apple TV+
On July 21, 2023, Stephen Curry: Underrated, a sports documentary film chronicling Stephen Curry's path to NBA stardom, was released on Apple TV+.
November 1, 2023: Curry makes three-pointer in 250 consecutive games
On November 1, 2023, Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to make a three-pointer in 250 consecutive regular season games.
2023: Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation Provides 25 Million Meals
By 2023, the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, founded by Stephen Curry and his wife, had provided 25 million meals, renovated 12 play areas, and invested $6 million in literacy programs.
2023: End of Three-Point Streak
In 2023, Stephen Curry's NBA-record 268 consecutive games with at least one three-pointer came to an end.
January 27, 2024: Curry Records 46 Points in Double Overtime Loss
On January 27, 2024, Stephen Curry scored 46 points and made nine three-pointers in a 145–144 double-overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
February 2024: Curry Career Points
On January 31, Stephen Curry scored 40 points against the Houston Rockets, with 21 of those points in the fourth quarter, which became the highest of his career until February 2024.
August 30, 2024: Curry Signs Contract Extension with Warriors
On August 30, 2024, Stephen 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: Curry Scores 38 Points Against Lakers on Christmas
On December 25, 2024, Stephen Curry scored 38 points and had six assists in a 115–113 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. He tied a Christmas day game record by shooting 8-of-15 from three-point range.
2024: Olympic Debut and Gold Medal Win
In 2024, Stephen Curry made his Olympic debut, leading the U.S. team to a gold medal, securing his first Olympic gold medal. He was the team's leading scorer and was selected to the Olympics All-Star Five and named the 2024 USA Basketball 5-on-5 Male Athlete of the Year.
2024: Summer Olympics Gold Medal
In 2024, Stephen Curry won a gold medal at the Summer Olympics as part of the U.S. national team, adding to his international achievements.
January 2, 2025: Curry Achieves Career-First 8-of-8 Three-Point Shooting
On January 2, 2025, Stephen Curry scored 30 points and recorded 10 assists, shooting a career-best 8-of-8 from beyond the arc in a 139–105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. He became the first player in NBA history to achieve this stat line and surpassed Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games by a guard at age 35 or older.
March 2025: Advisory Role at Davidson
In March 2025, Davidson announced that Stephen Curry would serve as assistant general manager for basketball programs and create the "Curry-Berman Fund" to support both men's and women's basketball.
May 2025: Curry Named Influential Philanthropist
In May 2025, Stephen Curry and his wife were named in Time's inaugural list of the most influential people in philanthropy.
November 12, 2025: Curry Scores 46 Points in Comeback Win
On November 12, 2025, Stephen Curry scored 46 points in a 125–120 win over the San Antonio Spurs, leading the Warriors to a 16-point comeback victory.
2025: End of Under Armour Partnership
Stephen Curry's partnership with Under Armour, which began in 2013, was expected to last through late 2025.
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