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 celebrated American professional basketball point guard for the Golden State Warriors. He's widely regarded as the greatest shooter in NBA history, revolutionizing the game with his emphasis on the three-point shot. His impressive accolades include four NBA championships, two regular season MVP awards, one Finals MVP, and two All-Star Game MVP awards. Additionally, Curry is a two-time scoring champion, eleven-time All-Star, and a ten-time All-NBA Team selection. He also boasts international success, winning two FIBA World Cup gold medals and an Olympic gold medal with the U.S. national team.
February 1961: Rookie Season Record
In the Warriors' season finale against the Portland Trail Blazers 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
On March 21, 2008, Stephen Curry led Davidson to their first NCAA tournament win since 1969.
1975: Warriors First Championship Since 1975
In 2014, Stephen Curry led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975.
1977: Warriors Record Set
In the 2010-11 NBA season, Stephen Curry's free throw percentage of .934 set a new Warriors single-season record, surpassing the previous mark of .924 set by Rick Barry in 1977–78.
1996: NBA Lead
In the 2010-11 NBA season, Stephen Curry became the first Warriors player to lead the NBA in free throw percentage since Mark Price in 1996–97.
2000: Surpassing 2000 Career Points
On January 3, 2009, Stephen Curry surpassed the 2000-point mark for his college career, scoring 21 points against Samford.
2001: All-Rookie First Team Selection
In the 2009–10 season, 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.
2003: Most 30-Point Games by a Rookie
In the 2009–10 season, Stephen 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.
December 18, 2006: First Career Double-Double
On December 18, 2006, Stephen Curry recorded his first career double-double against Chattanooga, with 30 points and a season-high 11 rebounds.
February 6, 2007: Breaking Freshman Record
On February 6, 2007, Stephen Curry broke the school's 500-point freshman record against Chattanooga, finishing the season with 730 points.
2007: Curry participates in the FIBA Under-19 World Championship
In 2007, Stephen Curry participated in the 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 Start
In the 2007–08 season, Stephen Curry helped the Wildcats to a 26–6 regular-season record, a 20–0 conference record, and a trip to the 2008 NCAA tournament.
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 an 82-76 victory over Gonzaga, their first NCAA tournament win since 1969.
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 by scoring at least 25 points for the seventh straight game.
2008: Davidson Won Southern Conference Regular Season Championship
In 2009, Davidson won the 2008–09 Southern Conference regular season championship for the south division, finishing 18–2 in the conference.
2008: Sophomore Season Success
In the 2007–08 season, Stephen Curry helped the Wildcats to a 26–6 regular-season record, a 20–0 conference record, and a trip to the 2008 NCAA tournament.
January 3, 2009: Surpassing 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
On February 14, 2009, Stephen Curry rolled his ankle during a game against Furman, causing him to miss a game.
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 game against Georgia Southern, surpassing John Gerdy with 2,488 career 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.
2009: Final Season at Davidson and NBA Draft Entry
In 2009, Stephen Curry averaged 28.6 points, 5.6 assists, and 2.5 steals in his final season at Davidson, earning NCAA scoring champion and consensus first team All-American honors. He then opted out of his senior year to enter the 2009 NBA draft.
2009: Southern Conference Tournament and NIT Appearance
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 after playing collegiately for the Davidson Wildcats.
2010: Curry Wins Gold at FIBA World Championship
In 2010, Stephen Curry played limited minutes at the 2010 FIBA World Championship as the United States won the gold medal.
2010: NBA Season Start
In the 2010–11 NBA season, Curry appeared in 74 games, averaging 18.6 points.
February 2011: Skills Challenge Win
In February 2011, during All-Star Weekend, Stephen Curry won the Skills Challenge.
May 2011: 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.
2011: Start of Lockout-Shortened Season
In the lockout-shortened 2011–12 season, Stephen Curry appeared in 26 games.
2012: Contract Extension with the Warriors
In 2012, Stephen Curry signed a four-year, $44 million contract extension with the Warriors. Curry and Klay Thompson became known as the "Splash Brothers" for their perimeter scoring.
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: Trade Offer and Team Leadership
In 2012, the Warriors included Stephen Curry in a trade offer, which was rejected. This led to him leading the team.
February 27, 2013: Start of the Three-Point Era
On February 27, 2013, Curry's game against the New York Knicks, where he made 11-of-13 shots from behind the arc and scored 54 points, is cited as the start of the three-point era, also known as "the Steph Effect" or "the NBA's Three-Point Revolution".
2013: Averaging Career Highs
In 2013, Stephen Curry appeared in 78 games, averaging career highs of 24.0 points and 8.5 assists. He also led the league in three-pointers made for a second consecutive season with 261.
2013: Playoff Debut
In 2013, Stephen Curry made his playoff debut with the Warriors, who earned the sixth seed in the Western Conference. He set a new franchise record with 42 playoff three-pointers and became the first player in NBA history to make at least 300 three-pointers in a single season.
2013: Partnership with Under Armour
In the 2013 off-season, Stephen Curry began a partnership with Under Armour after previously being signed with Nike.
2014: Curry Wins Another Gold at the 2014 World Cup
In 2014, Stephen Curry played 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 League MVP Award
In 2014, Stephen Curry won his first league MVP award and led the Golden State Warriors to their first championship since 1975.
2014: Steve Kerr Hired as Head Coach
In 2014, the Warriors hired Steve Kerr as their new head coach, leading to significant changes in the team's strategies and success.
2014: NBA Steals Leader
In 2014-15 season, Curry led the league in total steals.
2015: Donation of Finals-Worn Jersey
Following the 2015 NBA Finals, Stephen Curry gave Biserka Petrović one of his Finals-worn jerseys, which was added to the collection of the Dražen Petrović Memorial Center in Zagreb.
2015: Scoring 118 Points in First Three Games
In 2015, Stephen Curry scored 118 points in his team's first three games, becoming the first player since Michael Jordan to achieve this.
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: Tribute to Deah Shaddy Barakat
In 2015, Stephen Curry wore sneakers bearing the name "Deah Shaddy Barakat," a victim of the 2015 Chapel Hill shooting, as a tribute. Deah was a fan of Curry and wore his No. 30 jersey for his intramural basketball team.
2015: Praised for Defensive Play
In 2015, analysts like Ethan Sherwood Strauss of ESPN complimented Curry's defensive play, and Strauss stated that Curry became one of the NBA's most effective defenders, ranking fifth among point guards in defensive real plus-minus.
2015: NBA Jersey Sales Leader
Stephen Curry led the NBA in jersey sales from the 2015–16 to 2017–18 seasons.
February 2016: Achieving a Scoring Milestone
In February 2016, Stephen Curry averaged over 35 points per game, shooting at least 50% from both the field and three-point range, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve this feat in a calendar month.
April 13, 2016: Setting a New Three-Point Record and Winning 73 Games
On April 13, 2016, Stephen Curry scored 46 points with 10 made three-pointers, finishing with a record 402 three-pointers on the season. The Warriors also became the first 73-win team in NBA history, surpassing the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' record. Curry also became the seventh player in NBA history to join the 50–40–90 club.
October 28, 2016: Reaching 1,600 Career Three-Pointers
On October 28, 2016, Stephen Curry reached 1,600 career three-pointers against the New Orleans Pelicans, becoming the fastest player to reach the mark.
2016: Donation of Prize Vehicle
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 and led the league in scoring while shooting above 50–40–90. The Warriors also broke the record for most wins in a regular season (73) en route to the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2016: Three-Pointers Record
In 2016, Stephen Curry broke his own record for three-pointers made in a regular season with 402.
January 6, 2017: Reaching 12,000 Career Points
On January 6, 2017, Stephen Curry reached the 12,000-point threshold in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies, becoming the seventh player in Warriors franchise history to score 12,000 career points.
July 1, 2017: Curry Agrees to Supermax Contract
On July 1, 2017, Stephen Curry agreed to a five-year, $201 million extension with the Warriors, marking him as the first NBA player to sign a supermax contract worth over $200 million.
2017: Warriors win NBA Championship
In 2017, Stephen Curry contributed to the Warriors' playoff success, including overcoming a 25-point deficit against the Spurs and becoming the franchise leader in postseason points. He recorded his first career postseason triple-double in Game 2 of the NBA Finals and helped the Warriors secure the championship in Game 5.
2017: Back-to-Back Titles
In 2017, Stephen Curry helped the Warriors win back-to-back titles.
2017: NBA Jersey Sales Leader
Stephen Curry led the NBA in jersey sales from the 2015–16 to 2017–18 seasons.
April 2018: Unanimous Media Deal with Sony Pictures
In April 2018, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a multiyear multimedia deal with Stephen Curry's newly formed production company, Unanimous Media. The deal, located on the Sony Pictures studio lot in Culver City, focused on film, TV, electronics, gaming, and virtual reality content that is faith and family-friendly.
October 2018: Executive Producer of 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 Pierce for sixth place on the NBA's career 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: Moon Landing Controversy
In December 2018, Stephen Curry jokingly questioned the Apollo program's Moon landing on a podcast, which received media attention. He later partnered with Under Armour to create signature shoes inspired by the event and auctioned them off for $58,100, donating the money to STEM education initiatives.
2018: Consecutive Games with a Three-Pointer
From 2018 to 2023, Stephen Curry made at least one three-pointer in an NBA-record 268 consecutive games.
2018: Back-to-Back Titles
In 2018, Stephen Curry helped the Warriors win back-to-back titles.
2018: Captain of the Western Conference All-Star Team
In 2018, Stephen Curry was voted to be the captain of the Western Conference All-Star team, demonstrating his popularity among fans.
April 2019: Release of Breakthrough film
In April 2019, Stephen Curry's film Breakthrough, on which he was executive producer, was scheduled to be released.
June 17, 2019: Release of Emanuel film
On June 17, 2019, the film Emanuel, for which Stephen Curry was executive producer, was 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 Ayesha launched the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation in Oakland, California.
August 2019: Howard University Golf Teams Announcement
In August 2019, Stephen Curry and Howard University announced that the school would add NCAA Division I teams in men's and women's golf starting in the 2020–21 school year.
2019: NBA Finals Appearance
In 2019, Stephen Curry helped the Warriors reach the NBA Finals, where they fell to the Toronto Raptors in six games.
2019: Warriors advance to the Western Conference Finals
In 2019, Stephen Curry led the Warriors, facing his brother Seth in the Western Conference Finals, averaging a series career-high 36.5 points to sweep the Trail Blazers. Despite a playoff career-high 47 points in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Warriors lost the series to the Toronto Raptors.
2019: Global Brand Ambassador for Rakuten
Since 2019, Stephen Curry has been the Global Brand Ambassador for Rakuten, partnering with them on a shopping spree for 20 Bay Area children.
March 5, 2020: Curry Returns After Injury
On March 5, 2020, Stephen Curry made his return to the court after recovering from a hand injury, scoring 23 points in a game against the Toronto Raptors.
June 24, 2020: Release of Ultimate Home Championships trailer
On June 24, 2020, Stephen 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 Becomes Fastest to 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 during a game against the Chicago Bulls.
2020: Missed Playoffs in 2020
After struggling with injuries, Stephen Curry and the Warriors missed the playoffs in 2020.
2020: Launch of Howard University Golf Teams
Stephen Curry guaranteed full funding of the men's and women's golf team at Howard University, starting in the 2020-21 school year.
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.
October 19, 2021: Curry Records Triple-Double in Season Opener
On October 19, 2021, Stephen Curry began the season with a triple-double, recording 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists against the Los Angeles Lakers.
December 2021: Support for the For the People Act
In December 2021, Stephen Curry voiced his support for the For the People Act, an election reform bill aimed at expanding voting rights.
2021: Missed Playoffs in 2021
After struggling with injuries, Stephen Curry and the Warriors missed the playoffs in 2021.
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. The same year, Unanimous Media signed a deal with NBCUniversal.
January 21, 2022: Curry Hits First Career Buzzer-Beating Game-Winner
On January 21, 2022, Stephen Curry made his first career buzzer-beating game-winning shot in a 105–103 victory over the Houston Rockets.
August 31, 2022: 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 his 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: Won First Finals MVP Award
In 2022, Curry won his fourth NBA championship and first Finals MVP award.
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.
2022: Curry Named All-Star Game MVP
In the 2022 NBA All-Star Game held on February 20, Stephen Curry's Team LeBron defeated Team Durant. Curry scored 50 points and set records for three-pointers made in an All-Star quarter (6), half (8), and game (16), earning him the All-Star Game MVP award.
2022: NBA Jersey Sales Leader
Stephen Curry led the NBA in jersey sales from the 2022–23 to 2023–24 seasons.
January 25, 2023: Curry Ejected From Game Against Grizzlies
On January 25, 2023, Stephen Curry was ejected from a game against the Memphis Grizzlies for throwing his mouthpiece. He finished the game with 34 points.
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. The film was co-produced by Unanimous Media and Ryan Coogler.
November 1, 2023: Curry Makes a 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.
2023: Eat. Learn. Play. 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: End of Consecutive Games with a Three-Pointer
From 2018 to 2023, Stephen Curry made at least one three-pointer in an NBA-record 268 consecutive games.
2023: NBA Jersey Sales Leader
Stephen Curry led the NBA in jersey sales from the 2022–23 to 2023–24 seasons.
January 27, 2024: Curry Scores 46 Points Against Lakers
On January 27, 2024, Stephen Curry recorded 46 points and nine made three-pointers in a double-overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
February 2024: Curry career highlight
Stephen Curry scored 40 points, 21 of which in the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets. 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, becoming the first NBA player to earn $60 million in a single season and joining LeBron James and Kevin Durant as the only players to amass $500 million in career earnings.
November 10, 2024: Curry Scores 36 Points in Victory Over Thunder
On November 10, 2024, Stephen Curry recorded 36 points and seven assists in a 127–116 road victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
December 25, 2024: Curry Records Season-High 38 Points Against Lakers
On December 25, 2024, Stephen Curry recorded a season-high 38-point, 6-assist performance in a 115–113 loss over the Los Angeles Lakers, shooting 8-of-15 from three-point range and tying a Christmas day game record.
2024: Curry Makes Olympic Debut with U.S. Olympic Team in Paris
In 2024, Stephen Curry made his Olympic debut with the U.S. Olympic team in Paris and led a 17-point comeback in a semifinal game against Serbia, finishing with 36 points. He finished the tournament as the team's leading scorer, averaging 14.8 points per game.
2024: Gold Medal at the Summer Olympics
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 Shooting From Beyond the Arc
On January 2, 2025, Stephen Curry recorded 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 and surpassing Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games by a guard at age 35 or older.
February 8, 2025: Curry Scores 34 Points Against Bulls
On February 8, 2025, Stephen Curry recorded 34 points, six assists, and eight made three-pointers in a road win against the Chicago Bulls, scoring 24 points in the third quarter, marking his 41st career 20-point quarter.
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, and create the "Curry-Berman Fund" to support basketball programs.
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