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. He is widely considered the greatest shooter in NBA history and is credited with revolutionizing the game through his proficiency and popularization of the three-point shot. Curry plays point guard and has significantly impacted basketball at all levels.
1969: Davidson's Previous NCAA Win
On March 21, 2008, Davidson secured their first NCAA tournament win since 1969, marking a significant moment for the program.
1975: Warriors' Championship
In 2014–15, Curry led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975, marking a significant milestone for the team.
1995: All-Star starter
In 1995, Latrell Sprewell became the Warriors' first All-Star starter since 1995.
1995: Comparison to the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls
On April 13, 2016, the Warriors surpassed the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' 72–10 record, becoming the first 73-win team in NBA history.
1997: Career 20-point quarter
Since the NBA began tracking play-by-play data in 1997–98, Stephen Curry has logged 41 20-point quarters, the most by any player.
2000: 2000 Career Points
On January 3rd, 2009, Curry surpassed the 2000-point mark for his career as he scored 21 points against Samford.
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.
2007: Played at the 2007 FIBA Under-19 World Championship.
In 2007, Stephen Curry's first experience with the United States national team came at the 2007 FIBA Under-19 World Championship, where he helped Team USA capture the silver medal. He averaged 9.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2.8 steals per game.
2007: Sophomore Season
In 2007, during his sophomore season, Stephen Curry helped the Davidson Wildcats achieve a 26–6 regular-season record and a 20–0 conference record.
March 21, 2008: First NCAA Tournament Win
On March 21, 2008, Stephen Curry scored 30 points in the second half, totaling 40 points, leading Davidson to their first NCAA tournament win since 1969 with a score of 82–76 against Gonzaga.
November 18, 2008: Career-High 44 Points
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: NCAA Tournament Trip
In 2007–08 season, Curry and the Wildcats had a strong 26-6 season leading to a trip to the 2008 NCAA tournament.
2008: Southern Conference Championship
In the 2008-09 season, Davidson won the Southern Conference regular season championship for the South Division, finishing 18-2 in the conference.
June 25, 2009: Drafted by Golden State Warriors
On June 25, 2009, which was his father's 45th birthday, Stephen Curry was selected as the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors, despite his father's wishes for him to be drafted by the New York Knicks.
2009: Rookie Season
During the 2009-10 NBA season, Curry appeared in 80 games for the Warriors, averaging 17.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists. He was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month three times and finished runner-up for NBA Rookie of the Year.
2009: Southern Conference Tournament
In 2009, Stephen Curry scored 43 points in the Southern Conference tournament quarterfinals against Appalachian State. Despite lobbying for an NCAA tournament bid, Davidson received a sixth seed in the 2009 NIT, where they lost in the second round to Saint Mary's Gaels.
2009: NBA Draft Selection
In 2009, Stephen Curry was selected by the Golden State Warriors as the seventh overall pick in the NBA draft, marking the beginning of his professional basketball career.
2009: Stephen Curry's NBA Rookie Card
In 2009, Stephen Curry's NBA rookie card was produced and later became a highly sought-after item.
2009: Final Season at Davidson
In 2009, during his final season at Davidson, Stephen Curry averaged 28.6 points, 5.6 assists, and 2.5 steals, becoming the NCAA scoring champion and a consensus first team All-American. He then opted to enter the 2009 NBA draft.
2010: Second Season
During the 2010-11 NBA season, Curry played in 74 games, averaging 18.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.8 assists.
2010: Played limited minutes in 2010 FIBA World Championship, winning gold.
In 2010, Stephen Curry was selected to the senior squad of the United States national team. He played limited minutes at the 2010 FIBA World Championship, where the United States won the gold medal in an undefeated tournament.
February 2011: All-Star Weekend
In February 2011, during All-Star Weekend, Curry won the Skills Challenge and participated in the Rookie Challenge.
2011: Curry's 2011-12 season
In the lockout-shortened 2011-12 season, Curry appeared in 26 games, averaging 14.7 points. He missed 40 games due to injuries.
2012: 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 signs contract extension
Prior to the start of the 2012-13 season, Curry signed a four-year, $44 million contract extension with the Warriors.
2012: Stephen Curry's Game-Winning Shots
Since the 2012-13 NBA season, Stephen Curry has made 10 game-winning shots in his career, the most by any player.
February 27, 2013: 54-Point 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 shots from behind the arc and scoring 54 points, which is seen as the start of the three-point era.
2013: Curry's First Playoff Appearance
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.
2013: Partnership with Under Armour
In the 2013 off-season, Stephen Curry began a partnership with Under Armour, becoming the face of their footwear line and President of his signature shoe and apparel line called the "Curry Brand".
2013: Stephen Curry's 2013-2014 season
In the 2013-14 season, Stephen Curry averaged career highs in points and assists and led the league in three-pointers made.
2013: Splash Brothers Set Record
In the 2013–14 NBA season, Stephen Curry and teammate Klay Thompson, known as the Splash Brothers, set a record with 484 combined three-pointers made.
2014: Larger role with the team at 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 2014–15 season, Curry earned his first league MVP award and steered the Warriors to their first NBA championship since 1975.
2014: League Leader in Total Steals
In the 2014-15 NBA season, Stephen Curry led the league in total steals.
2014: Warriors hire Steve Kerr as head coach
Prior to the start of the 2014-15 season, the Warriors hired Steve Kerr as their new head coach.
2015: Jersey Sales Leader
From the 2015-16 to 2017-18 NBA seasons, Stephen Curry consecutively led the NBA in jersey sales.
2015: Donation of Finals Jersey
In 2015, Stephen Curry donated a jersey he wore during the 2015 NBA Finals to Biserka Petrović, the mother of Dražen Petrović.
2015: Defensive Real Plus-Minus Ranking
In 2015, Stephen Curry ranked fifth among point guards in defensive real plus-minus.
2015: White House Speech on Malaria Initiative
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: League MVP unanimous selection
In 2015, Stephen Curry was named league MVP including the first unanimous selection in league history for the 2015-16 season.
2015: Highest eFG% and 3P% Ever Recorded
In the 2015-16 NBA season, Stephen Curry posted the highest eFG% (.630) and 3P% (.454) ever recorded in a season while averaging over 30 points per game.
2015: Splash Brothers break record
In the 2015–16 NBA season, Stephen Curry and teammate Klay Thompson, known as the Splash Brothers, broke their previous record with 678 combined three-pointers made.
2015: Warriors Regular-Season Finale
On April 13, 2016, in the Warriors' regular-season finale, Curry scored 46 points with 10 made three-pointers, finishing with a record 402 three-pointers on the season.
2015: Curry scores 53 against the New Orleans Pelicans
To start the 2015-16 season, Curry scored a season-high 53 points against the New Orleans Pelicans in the third game.
October 28, 2016: Curry Reaches 1,600 Career Three-Pointers
On October 28, 2016, Curry reached 1,600 career three-pointers, becoming the 19th player to do so and the fastest to reach the mark.
2016: Unanimous MVP and Finals Loss
During the 2015-2016 season, Curry became the first unanimous MVP and led the league in scoring. However, the Warriors squandered a 3-1 series lead in the 2016 NBA Finals, losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2016: Curry Competes in All-Star Weekend
During the 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend, Curry competed in his third straight All-Star game and the Three-Point Contest.
2016: Donation of Kia Sorento
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, a local non-profit organization located in the backyard of Oracle Arena.
2016: Warriors Defeat Rockets in First Round of Playoffs
In the 2016 playoffs, the Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets in the first round, and Curry led the Warriors to a 4–1 victory over the Trail Blazers.
January 6, 2017: Curry reaches 12,000 career points
On January 6, 2017, Curry scored his second 40-point game of the season and reached the 12,000-point threshold, becoming the seventh player in Warriors franchise history to score 12,000 career points.
July 1, 2017: Curry Signs Supermax Contract
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: Jersey Sales Leader
From the 2015-16 to 2017-18 NBA seasons, Stephen Curry consecutively led the NBA in jersey sales.
2017: Back-to-Back Titles
In 2017, Curry contributed to the Warriors winning their second NBA title in three years, solidifying their dominance in the league.
2017: Warriors Win 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, leading the Warriors to overcome a 25-point deficit. They advanced to the NBA Finals for the third straight year with a 12-0 playoff record. Curry recorded his first postseason triple-double in Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Warriors clinched the series and the championship in Game 5, marking their second title in three years.
April 2018: Deal with Sony Pictures
In April 2018, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a multiyear multimedia deal with Stephen Curry's production company Unanimous Media.
October 2018: Involvement with Palm Relaunch
In October 2018, Stephen Curry announced his involvement with the relaunch of Palm, a mobile companion device. He is an investor and brand ambassador for Palm, helping with design and naming.
October 2018: Executive Producer of "Breakthrough"
In October 2018, Stephen Curry signed on as executive producer of the film "Breakthrough."
October 21, 2018: Curry Passes Pierce on Three-Point List
On October 21, 2018, Stephen Curry scored 30 points and made 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 Charity Auction
In December 2018, Stephen Curry jokingly questioned the Apollo program's Moon landing on a podcast, resulting in media attention. He partnered with Under Armour to create signature shoes inspired by the comment, which he later signed and auctioned off on eBay for $58,100, with the proceeds donated to STEM education initiatives.
2018: Consecutive NBA Championship
In 2018, Curry helped the Warriors secure another NBA championship, marking back-to-back titles for the team.
2018: Western Conference All-Star Team Captain
In 2018, Stephen Curry was voted to be the captain of the Western Conference All-Star team.
April 2019: Release of "Breakthrough"
In April 2019, the film "Breakthrough", which Stephen Curry was executive producer of, was released.
June 17, 2019: Release of "Emanuel"
On June 17, 2019, the film "Emanuel," executive produced by Stephen Curry, was theatrically released 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: Howard University Golf Program Announcement
In August 2019, Stephen Curry and Howard University announced the addition of NCAA Division I men's and women's golf teams, with Curry guaranteeing full funding for six years.
2019: Executive Producer of 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: NBA Finals Appearance
In 2019, Curry and the Warriors reached the NBA Finals but were defeated by the Toronto Raptors in six games.
2019: Warriors Advance to NBA Finals
In 2019, Stephen Curry led the Warriors to the NBA Finals. In Game 1 of the first-round playoff series against the Clippers, Curry scored 38 points and surpassed Ray Allen for the most three-pointers in postseason history. He averaged a series career-high 36.5 points to help the Warriors sweep the Trail Blazers. In Game 3 of the Finals, Curry scored a playoff career-high 47 points, but the Warriors lost the series to the Toronto Raptors.
2019: Rakuten Global Brand Ambassador
Since 2019, Stephen Curry has been the Global Brand Ambassador for Rakuten. The company partnered with Curry on a one-day shopping spree at the Warriors Shop in Chase Center for 20 Bay Area children. Curry posed as a team shop employee during the event and helped find sports gear around the store.
March 5, 2020: Curry Returns After Injury
On March 5, 2020, Stephen Curry returned from his hand injury against the Toronto Raptors, scoring 23 points with six rebounds and seven assists in a Warriors' loss.
June 24, 2020: Release of "Ultimate Home Championships" Trailer
On June 24, 2020, Stephen Curry released a trailer for his new show, "Ultimate Home Championships", on his YouTube channel.
December 27, 2020: Curry Reaches 2,500 Career Three-Pointers
On December 27, 2020, Stephen Curry scored 36 points in a win over the Chicago Bulls, becoming the fastest player in NBA history to reach 2,500 career three-pointers.
2020: Howard University Golf Programs Start
In 2020, Stephen Curry helped to establish the NCAA Division I men's and women's golf teams at Howard University.
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 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 over $200 million.
2021: FTX Spokesperson
In 2021, Stephen Curry became a paid spokesperson for FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange.
2021: Executive Producer of "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.
January 21, 2022: Curry Hits First 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.
March 2022: First Victory Over the Nuggets Since March 2022
In April of 2024, Stephen Curry secured the Warriors' first victory over the Denver Nuggets since March 2022.
November 2, 2022: Logged his 10th career triple-double against the Miami Heat.
On November 2, 2022, Stephen Curry logged his 10th career triple-double with 23 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists in a 116–109 loss against the Miami Heat.
2022: Fourth NBA Championship and First Finals MVP Award
After winning his fourth NBA championship and first Finals MVP award in 2022, Stephen Curry's ranking among the greatest NBA players has been subject to debate.
2022: Jersey Sales Leader
From the 2022-23 to 2023-24 NBA seasons, Stephen Curry consecutively led the NBA in jersey sales.
2022: NBA Championship and Finals MVP
In 2022, Curry led the Warriors to their fourth NBA championship and earned his first Finals MVP award, defeating 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, Stephen Curry scored 50 points and set records for most three-pointers made in an All-Star quarter, half, and game, earning him the All-Star Game MVP award.
January 25, 2023: Ejected for throwing a mouthpiece and named All-Star starter
On January 25, 2023, Stephen Curry was ejected in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies for throwing his mouthpiece. He was ejected with 1:14 remaining in the fourth quarter after scoring 34 points. The next day, Curry was named a Western Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
July 21, 2023: Release of "Stephen Curry: Underrated"
On July 21, 2023, "Stephen Curry: Underrated", a sports documentary film co-produced by Unanimous Media and Ryan Coogler, was released on Apple TV+.
November 1, 2023: First player in NBA history to make a three-pointer in 250 consecutive regular season 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: Foundation Impact
By 2023, Stephen Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation had provided 25 million meals, renovated 12 play areas and invested $6 million in literacy programs.
2023: Jersey Sales Leader
From the 2022-23 to 2023-24 NBA seasons, Stephen Curry consecutively led the NBA in jersey sales.
2023: NBA Clutch Player of the Year Award
In 2023, Stephen Curry was named the 2023-24 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: Recorded 46 points and nine made three-pointers in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
On January 27, 2024, Stephen Curry recorded 46 points and nine made three-pointers in a 145–144 double-overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
August 30, 2024: Signed contract extension with Warriors.
On August 30, 2024, Stephen Curry signed a one-year, $62.6 million contract extension with the Warriors throughout the 2026–27 season, becoming the first NBA player to earn $60 million in a single season. He also joined LeBron James and Kevin Durant as the only players in history to amass $500 million in career earnings.
December 25, 2024: Dropped 38 points in Christmas Day loss to Lakers.
On December 25, 2024, Stephen Curry dropped 38 points and six assists in a 115–113 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. He shot 8-of-15 from three-point range, tying a Christmas day game record for the most in history.
2024: Olympic Gold Medal and USA Basketball Athlete of the Year
In 2024, Stephen Curry made his Olympic debut, leading the U.S. team to a gold medal. He was also named the 2024 USA Basketball 5-on-5 Male Athlete of the Year. He joined LeBron James, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan as the fourth player in NBA history to win at least four championships, two league MVP awards, a Finals MVP award, and an Olympic gold medal in a career.
2024: Olympic Gold Medal
In 2024, Stephen Curry secured a gold medal at the Summer Olympics as a member of the U.S. national team, adding to his international accolades.
2024: Career Statistics
Through the end of the 2024-25 NBA season, Stephen Curry had career averages of 24.7 points, 6.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game.
January 2, 2025: Achieved a career-first stat line against the Philadelphia 76ers.
On January 2, 2025, Stephen Curry dropped 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 player in NBA history to achieve 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 General Manager Role
In March 2025, Davidson announced that Stephen Curry would serve as assistant general manager for basketball programs, alongside alum Matt Berman in an advisory role. They will also 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, Stephen Curry and his wife were named in Time's inaugural list of the most influential people in philanthropy.
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.
November 12, 2025: Scored 46 points against the San Antonio Spurs.
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 the 2013 off-season, lasted through late 2025.
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