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 renowned as the greatest shooter in NBA history. Playing point guard for the Golden State Warriors, Curry has revolutionized basketball by popularizing the three-point shot. His skill and influence have transformed the game at all levels, solidifying his legacy as a transformative figure in the sport.
February 1961: Season Finale Record
On April 14, Stephen 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 First NCAA Tournament Win Since 1969
On March 21, 2008, Stephen Curry led Davidson to their first NCAA tournament win since 1969.
1975: Warriors First Championship Since 1975
In 2014–15, Stephen Curry led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975.
1977: Warriors single-season record
In 2010–11, Curry's free throw percentage of .934 (212–227 FT) set a new Warriors single-season record, surpassing the previous mark of .924 set by Rick Barry in 1977–78.
1994: Juwan Howard's Achievement
In 2008, Stephen Curry became the first player since Juwan Howard of Michigan in 1994 from a team not making the Final Four to be named the Most Outstanding Player of the Midwest Region of the NCAA tournament.
1995: Curry Breaks Three-Point Record
In October 2018, Stephen Curry made at least 5 three-pointers in the first seven games of the season, breaking George McCloud's record of six games in a row during the 1995-96 season.
1996: Warriors player to lead the NBA
In 2010–11, Curry became the first Warriors player to lead the NBA in free throw percentage since Mark Price in 1996–97.
2000: Stephen Curry Surpassed the 2000 Career Points
On January 3, 2009, Stephen Curry surpassed the 2000-point mark for his college career, scoring 21 points against Samford.
2001: NBA All-Rookie First Team
During the 2009-10 season, 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.
2003: Curry Scored 30-plus Points Eight Times
During the 2009-10 season, 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: Breaking Davidson's Single-Season Record for Three-Pointers Held By Brendan Winters
Before February 6, 2007, Stephen Curry broke Davidson's single-season record for three-pointers held by Brendan Winters (2004–05).
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's 500-Point Freshman Record Broken
On February 6, 2007, Stephen Curry broke the school's 500-point freshman record against Chattanooga, finishing with 730 points.
2007: Curry wins silver medal at FIBA Under-19 World Championship
In 2007, Stephen Curry participated in the FIBA Under-19 World Championship, where he helped Team USA secure the silver medal. He averaged 9.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 2.8 steals per game during the tournament.
2007: Sophomore Season
In 2007–08, During Stephen Curry's sophomore season, he helped the Wildcats to a 26–6 regular-season record and a 20–0 conference record.
March 21, 2008: First NCAA Tournament Win Since 1969
On March 21, 2008, Stephen Curry scored 40 points, including 30 in the second half, to lead Davidson to an 82-76 victory against Gonzaga, marking their first NCAA tournament win since 1969.
March 31, 2008: All-America Second Team Selection
On March 31, 2008, Stephen Curry was named to the Associated Press' All-America Second Team and the Most Outstanding Player of the Midwest Region of the NCAA tournament.
November 18, 2008: Career-High 44 Points Against Oklahoma
On November 18, 2008, Stephen Curry scored a career-high 44 points in Davidson's 82–78 loss to Oklahoma, extending a career-long streak of scoring at least 25 points for the seventh straight game.
2008: Trip to the NCAA Tournament
In 2007–08, During Stephen Curry's sophomore season, he helped the Wildcats to a trip to the 2008 NCAA tournament.
2008: Southern Conference Championship
In the 2008–09 season, Davidson, led by Stephen Curry, won the Southern Conference regular season championship for the South Division, finishing 18–2 in the conference.
January 3, 2009: Surpassed 2000 Career Points
On January 3, 2009, Stephen Curry surpassed the 2000-point mark for his college career, scoring 21 points against Samford.
February 14, 2009: Ankle Injury Against Furman
On February 14, 2009, Stephen Curry rolled his ankle in the second half of a win over Furman, leading to him missing his first and only game in his college career.
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 99–56 win against Georgia Southern, surpassing John Gerdy with 2,488 career points.
June 25, 2009: Drafted by the 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.
2009: Declared for the NBA Draft
In 2009, Stephen Curry averaged 28.6 points in his final season at Davidson, became the NCAA scoring champion, and was named a consensus first-team All-American. He then opted out of his senior year to enter the 2009 NBA draft.
2009: Rookie Card
In 2009, Stephen Curry had his Rookie Card, which later sold for 5.9 million dollars in July 2021, making it the most expensive basketball card ever sold.
2009: Southern Conference Tournament and NIT Bid
In 2009, Stephen Curry scored 43 points in the Southern Conference tournament quarterfinals and 32 points in the first round of the NIT after Davidson failed to receive an NCAA tournament bid.
2009: NBA Draft Selection
In 2009, Stephen Curry was selected by the Golden State Warriors as the seventh overall pick in the NBA draft after playing college basketball for the Davidson Wildcats.
2010: Curry wins gold at FIBA World Championship
In 2010, Stephen Curry played limited minutes for the United States at the 2010 FIBA World Championship, where the team won the gold medal in an undefeated tournament. This marked a significant achievement early in his international career.
2010: Appeared in 74 games
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: 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: Trade offer including Curry rejected, opening opportunity to lead
In 2012, Golden State included Curry in a trade offer to the Milwaukee Bucks for Andrew Bogut, which the Bucks rejected due to Curry's ankle injury history. Ellis was traded instead, opening an opportunity for Curry to lead the team.
2012: Donation to Nothing But Nets campaign
In 2012, Stephen Curry started 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: Curry excluded from Olympic team consideration
In 2012, Stephen Curry was left off the list of 20 finalists for the 2012 U.S. Olympic team in London. This exclusion was a disappointment for Curry, but he used it as motivation to improve his game for future opportunities.
2012: Curry signs contract extension and becomes 'Splash Brother'
Prior to the start of the 2012-2013 season, Curry signed a four-year, $44 million contract extension with the Warriors. Over the course of the year, Curry and backcourt teammate Klay Thompson gained a reputation for their perimeter scoring, earning them the nickname the "Splash Brothers".
February 27, 2013: 54-Point Game Against the Knicks
On February 27, 2013, Stephen Curry's game against the New York Knicks, where he made 11-of-13 shots from behind the arc en route to a 54-point performance, is cited as the start of the three-point era.
2013: Curry makes first playoff appearance and sets franchise record
In 2013, Curry appeared in the playoffs for the first time in his career and set a new franchise record with 42 playoff three-pointers. He became the first player in NBA history to make at least 300 three-pointers in a single season.
2013: Curry averages career highs and leads league in three-pointers
In 2013-14, Curry averaged 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. He also led the league in three-pointers made for a second consecutive season.
2013: Partnership with Under Armour
In the 2013 off-season, Stephen Curry began his partnership with Under Armour, becoming the "face of their footwear line" and influencing the brand's success through his signature shoe sales.
2014: First League MVP Award
In 2014, Curry won his first league MVP award and led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975.
2014: Curry helps Team USA win World Cup
In 2014, Stephen Curry played a larger role for the United States national team, helping them achieve another undefeated tournament at the 2014 World Cup and scoring 10 points in the final game. This demonstrated his growing importance on the international stage.
2014: Led the league in total steals
In the 2014-15 season, Stephen Curry led the league in total steals, showcasing his defensive prowess.
2014: Steve Kerr hired as head coach and implements changes
Prior to the start of the 2014-2015 season, the Warriors hired Steve Kerr as their new head coach. Kerr implemented significant changes to Golden State's schemes, helping the team evolve into a title contender.
2015: Donation of Finals-Worn Jersey
Following the 2015 NBA Finals, Stephen Curry donated one of his Finals-worn jerseys to Biserka Petrović for the Dražen Petrović Memorial Center in Zagreb, Croatia, honoring the late player.
2015: White House speech on malaria
In 2015, 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: Recognition as an effective defender
In 2015, Stephen Curry became one of the NBA's most effective defenders, ranking fifth among point guards in defensive real plus-minus, according to ESPN.
2015: Highest eFG% and 3P% Recorded
In 2015, Stephen Curry posted the highest effective field goal percentage (.630) and three-point percentage (.454) ever recorded in a season while averaging over 30 points per game, setting a new standard for offensive efficiency.
2015: Named League MVP
In 2015, Stephen Curry was named league MVP for the NBA season, marking a significant career milestone and recognition of his exceptional performance.
2015: Splash Brothers Break Three-Pointers Record
In the 2015 season, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, known as the Splash Brothers, broke their own record for combined three-pointers made in a season with 525, showcasing their exceptional shooting abilities.
2015: Warriors become first 73-win team in NBA history
In the Warriors' regular-season finale on April 13, 2016 against the Memphis Grizzlies, Curry scored 46 points with 10 made three-pointers, finishing with a record 402 three-pointers on the 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.
2015: Led NBA in Jersey Sales
Starting in 2015, Stephen Curry led the NBA in jersey sales for three consecutive seasons, showing his popularity.
June 6, 2016: Curry withdraws from 2016 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 primary reasons behind his decision. This marked a setback in his Olympic aspirations due to health concerns.
2016: Donation of Kia Sorento to East Oakland Youth Development Center
Following his MVP award win and historic 2015–16 season, Curry donated his prize vehicle, a 2016 Kia Sorento, to the East Oakland Youth Development Center.
2016: Three-Pointers Record Broken
In 2016, Stephen Curry broke his own record for three-pointers made in a regular season, with 402.
2016: Unanimous MVP and Finals Loss
In 2016, Stephen Curry was unanimously voted MVP and led the league in scoring, while the Warriors broke the record for most wins in a regular season, but they lost the NBA Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers after leading 3-1.
2016: Curry leads Warriors to NBA Finals despite injury
In the 2016 playoffs, the Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers despite Curry's injuries. He led the Warriors to a 4–1 victory over the Trail Blazers, and helped them rally to win the series 4–3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder to advance to their second straight NBA Finals.
July 1, 2017: Curry Signs Supermax Contract 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' Playoff Run and Championship
In 2017, Curry propelled the Warriors through the playoffs, overcoming a 25-point deficit against the Spurs in the Western Conference finals. He became the franchise leader in postseason points and led the Warriors to the NBA Finals for the third consecutive year, starting the playoffs 12-0. He recorded his first career postseason triple-double in Game 2 against the Cavaliers and helped the Warriors secure the championship in Game 5.
2017: Back-to-Back Title in 2017
In 2017, Stephen Curry helped the Golden State Warriors win back-to-back titles
April 2018: Unanimous Media deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment
In April 2018, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a multiyear multimedia deal with Curry's production company Unanimous Media, focusing 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, which was scheduled for release in April 2019.
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 Three-Point List
On October 21, 2018, in a game against the Denver Nuggets, Stephen Curry scored 30 points and made 6 three-pointers, surpassing Paul Pierce for sixth place on the NBA's career three-point list.
December 2018: Apollo program Moon landing controversy and charity auction
In December 2018, Curry jokingly questioned the Apollo program's Moon landing on a podcast, which led to media attention and criticism. NASA offered him a tour of the Johnson Space Center. He partnered with Under Armour to create signature shoes inspired by the comment, which he wore to a game and later auctioned off on eBay for $58,100, with the money donated to STEM education initiatives.
2018: Consecutive Games with Three-Pointer Record
From 2018, Stephen Curry made at least one three-pointer in an NBA-record 268 consecutive games, ending in 2023.
2018: Back-to-Back Title in 2018
In 2018, Stephen Curry helped the Golden State Warriors win back-to-back titles, repeating their championship win.
2018: Voted Captain of Western Conference All-Star Team
In 2018, Stephen Curry was voted to be the captain of the Western Conference All-Star team, reflecting his immense popularity and recognition among fans.
2018: CEO of Thirty Ink
Since 2018, Stephen Curry has served as the chief executive officer of Thirty Ink, a San Francisco-based company focused on equitable opportunities through brand, media, experiences, and philanthropy.
April 2019: Release of Breakthrough
In April 2019, the film Breakthrough, for which Curry was an executive producer, was released.
June 17, 2019: Release of Emanuel
On June 17, 2019, Curry was the executive producer of the film Emanuel, scheduled for US theatrical release in select theaters. The film focused on the responses by family members of victims of the 2015 Charleston church shooting.
July 2019: Launch of Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation
In July 2019, Stephen Curry and his wife launched the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation in Oakland, California.
August 2019: Partnership with Howard University
In August 2019, Stephen Curry and Howard University jointly announced the addition of NCAA Division I teams in men's and women's golf, with Curry guaranteeing full funding for six years, supporting the historically black institution.
2019: Warriors' Playoff Run and Finals Loss
In 2019, Curry led the Warriors through the playoffs, breaking Ray Allen's postseason three-pointer record. He averaged a series career-high 36.5 points in the conference finals and faced his brother Seth in that series. In Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Curry scored a playoff career-high 47 points, but 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 but 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, partnering with the company on community engagement activities.
March 5, 2020: Curry Returns After Injury
On March 5, 2020, Stephen Curry returned from his hand injury against the Toronto Raptors, recording 23 points, six rebounds, and seven assists, although the Warriors lost the game 121-113.
June 24, 2020: Release of Ultimate Home Championships trailer
On June 24, 2020, Curry released a trailer for his new show on his YouTube channel 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 in a game against the Chicago Bulls.
2020: Injuries and Missing Playoffs in 2020
In 2020, Stephen Curry struggled with injuries, 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 game 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 extension with the Warriors, making him the first player to earn $50 million in a single season and the first to sign multiple contracts of over $200 million.
October 2021: Honored as one of the league's greatest players
In October 2021, Stephen Curry was honored as one of the league's greatest players of all time as a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, marking a significant recognition of his career achievements.
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.
2021: Missing Playoffs in 2021
In 2021, Stephen Curry continued to struggle with the Warriors and 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, scoring 22 points and providing 12 assists.
August 31, 2022: Davidson Jersey Retirement and Hall of Fame Induction
On August 31, 2022, Stephen Curry became the first Davidson graduate to have his jersey number retired and was inducted into the Davidson Athletics Hall of Fame.
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, marking a significant personal achievement.
2022: Won first Finals MVP award
In 2022, Stephen Curry won his fourth NBA championship and first Finals MVP award, a defining moment in his career.
2022: Fourth Championship and Finals MVP Award
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.
2022: Curry Named All-Star Game MVP
In the 2022 NBA All-Star Game on February 20, Curry scored 50 points and set records for most three-pointers made in an All-Star quarter (6), half (8), and game (16), earning him the All-Star Game MVP award.
2022: Led NBA in Jersey Sales Again
Starting in 2022, Stephen Curry led the NBA in jersey sales for two consecutive seasons, repeating his past feat.
July 21, 2023: Release of Stephen Curry: Underrated
On July 21, 2023, Stephen Curry: Underrated, a sports documentary film chronicling Curry's path to NBA stardom was released on Apple TV+.
November 1, 2023: Curry makes three-pointer in 250th consecutive game
On November 1, 2023, Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to make a three-pointer in 250 consecutive regular season games, establishing a new record for consistent long-range shooting.
2023: Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation impact
By 2023, The Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation had provided 25 million meals, renovated 12 play areas and invested $6 million in literacy programs.
2023: Named NBA Clutch Player of the Year
In 2023, 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, recognizing his exceptional performance in high-pressure moments.
2023: End of Consecutive Games with Three-Pointer Record
In 2023, Stephen Curry's NBA-record 268 consecutive games with at least one three-pointer streak ended.
January 27, 2024: Curry records 46 points against the Lakers
On January 27, 2024, Stephen Curry scored 46 points and made nine three-pointers in a double-overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, showcasing his scoring ability.
February 2024: Curry's Highest Fourth-Quarter Points
On January 31, 2022, Curry scored 40 points, with 21 of which in the fourth quarter, behind seven three-pointers. His 21 fourth-quarter points were 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 and joining James and Durant as the only players to amass $500 million in career earnings.
December 25, 2024: Curry scores 38 points on Christmas Day
On December 25, 2024, Stephen Curry scored 38 points and had six assists in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. He made 8 of 15 three-point attempts, tying a Christmas Day game record.
2024: Curry's Olympic debut and gold medal win
In 2024, Stephen Curry made his Olympic debut with the U.S. Olympic team in Paris, winning a gold medal. He led a 17-point comeback against Serbia in the semifinal, scoring 36 points and making a steal, layup, and two free throws in the final minutes. In the final game against France, Curry tallied 24 points and made four consecutive three-pointers, securing the United States' fifth-straight Olympic gold medal. He was 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.
January 2, 2025: Curry achieves career-first 8-of-8 three-point shooting
On January 2, 2025, Stephen Curry scored 30 points, had 10 assists, and shot 8-of-8 from beyond the arc in a win against the Philadelphia 76ers, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve this stat line and surpassing 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 Curry would serve as assistant general manager for basketball programs, alongside alum Matt Berman in an advisory role and contribute to the "Curry-Berman Fund".
August 2025: Opening of The Eighth Rule Bar
In August 2025, it was announced that Stephen Curry would be opening a bar called The Eighth Rule in San Francisco's Union Square with celebrity chef Michael Mina.
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