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 highly decorated American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors. Considered the greatest shooter ever, he revolutionized basketball by popularizing the three-point shot. His accomplishments include four NBA championships, two regular season MVP awards, one Finals MVP award, and two All-Star Game MVP awards. Curry is also a two-time NBA scoring champion, an eleven-time NBA All-Star, and a ten-time All-NBA Team selection. He has also won multiple gold medals representing the U.S. in international competition.
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February 1961: 35-point, 10-assist, 10-rebound game
In the Warriors' season finale against the Portland Trail Blazers on April 14, 2009, Curry became 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, Curry helped Davidson to their first NCAA tournament win since 1969.
1975: Warriors First Championship Since 1975
In 2014–15, Curry led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975.
1977: Free throw Record
In the 2010–11 NBA season, Curry set a new Warriors single-season record for free throw percentage at .934, surpassing the previous mark set by Rick Barry in 1977–78.
1994: Juwan Howard NCAA tournament recognition
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 Leader
During 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.
2001: NBA All-Rookie First Team Selection
In 2009–10, 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: 30-point games by rookies
In 2009–10 season, Curry scored 30-plus points eight times, setting the most 30-point games by any rookie since LeBron James had 13 and Carmelo Anthony had 10 in 2003–04.
2004: Brendan Winters' Record
In 2007, Stephen Curry broke Davidson's single-season record for three-pointers previously held by Brendan Winters from 2004–05.
December 18, 2006: First Career Double-Double
On December 18, 2006, Stephen Curry had 30 points and a season-high 11 rebounds against Chattanooga for his first career double-double.
February 6, 2007: Freshman Scoring Record
On February 6, 2007, Stephen Curry broke the school's 500-point freshman record against Chattanooga, eventually finishing with 730 points.
2007: Curry at FIBA Under-19 World Championship
In 2007, Stephen Curry's first experience with the United States national team came at 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
In the 2007-08 season, Curry started his sophomore season at Davidson. The events on this year are covered in other entries
March 21, 2008: First NCAA Tournament Win
On March 21, 2008, Curry scored 40 points as Davidson defeated Gonzaga 82–76 in the first round of the NCAA tournament, marking their first 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 loss to Oklahoma, extending a streak of scoring at least 25 points for the seventh straight game.
2008: 2008-09 Southern Conference Championship
In 2009, Davidson won the 2008–09 Southern Conference regular season championship for the South Division, finishing 18–2 in the conference.
2008: NCAA Tournament Trip
In the 2007–08 season, 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: Surpasses 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, leading to him missing his first and only college 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 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, on his father's 45th birthday.
2009: First NBA Season
During the 2009–10 season, Curry appeared in 80 games (77 starts), averaging 17.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1.90 steals in 36.2 minutes. His second half of the season vaulted him into the rookie of the year race.
2009: 2009 Southern Conference Tournament and NIT
In 2009, Curry led Davidson to the Southern Conference tournament quarterfinals, scoring 43 points. They lost in the semifinals and received a bid to the 2009 NIT, where they lost in the second round to Saint Mary's.
2009: 2008-09 Southern Conference Championship
In 2009, Davidson won the 2008–09 Southern Conference regular season championship for the South Division, finishing 18–2 in the conference.
2009: Opted out of senior year
In 2009, Stephen Curry opted out of his senior year at Davidson to enter the NBA draft, with intentions to complete his degree later.
2010: 2010-11 Season Statistics
During the 2010–11 NBA season, Curry averaged 18.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.47 steals in 74 games.
2010: Curry plays in 2010 FIBA World Championship
In 2010, Stephen Curry was selected to the senior squad, playing limited minutes at the 2010 FIBA World Championship as the United States won the gold medal in an undefeated tournament.
February 2011: All-Star Weekend Skills Challenge
In February 2011, Curry won the Skills Challenge during All-Star Weekend and participated in the Rookie Challenge.
May 2011: NBA Sportsmanship Award and Ankle Surgery
In May 2011, Curry was awarded the NBA Sportsmanship Award and underwent surgery on his right ankle.
2011: 2011-12 Season
During the lockout-shortened 2011–12 season, Curry appeared in 26 games (23 starts), averaging 14.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.50 steals per contest.
2012: Injury and Potential Trade
In 2012, Curry missed 40 games due to right ankle and foot injuries. Golden State included him in a trade offer to the Milwaukee Bucks for Andrew Bogut, which was rejected due to Curry's injury history.
2012: Contract Extension and "Splash Brothers" Nickname
In 2012, Stephen Curry signed a four-year, $44 million contract extension with the Warriors. During the 2012-13 season, Curry and Klay Thompson became known as the "Splash Brothers" due to their perimeter scoring ability.
2012: Donating 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.
February 27, 2013: Start of the Three-Point Era
On February 27, 2013, Stephen Curry's game against the New York Knicks, where he made 11-of-13 three-point shots for a 54-point performance, is cited as the start of the NBA's three-point era.
2013: Career Highs and Three-Point Leader
During the 2013–14 season, Stephen Curry averaged 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 and Three-Point Record
In 2013, Stephen Curry made his playoff debut with the Warriors and set a new franchise record with 42 playoff three-pointers. He also 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, becoming the face of their footwear line.
2014: Curry plays in 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.
2014: Steve Kerr Hired as Head Coach
In 2014, the Warriors hired Steve Kerr as their new head coach, leading to changes in the team's schemes and a title contention.
2015: Donation to Dražen Petrović Memorial Center
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.
2015: Effective Defender
In 2015, Stephen Curry ranked fifth among point guards in defensive real plus-minus, becoming recognized as one of the NBA's most effective defenders.
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: Unanimous MVP Selection
In the 2015-16 NBA season, Stephen Curry was named league MVP for the second time, notably becoming the first unanimous selection in league history.
February 2016: Curry's February Performance
In February 2016, Stephen Curry averaged over 35 points per game, while 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.
2016: All-Star Weekend and Record
During the 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend, Stephen Curry participated in his third All-Star game and the Three-Point Contest. The Warriors entered the All-Star break with a 48-4 record, the best through 52 games in NBA history.
2016: Donation of Kia Sorento to East Oakland Youth Development Center
Following his MVP award win and historic 2015–16 season, in 2016, Stephen Curry donated his prize vehicle—a 2016 Kia Sorento—to the East Oakland Youth Development Center, a local non-profit organization near Oracle Arena.
2016: Unanimous MVP and Record-Breaking Season
In 2016, 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 (73) but lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.
2016: Record for Three-Pointers Made in a Season
In 2016, Stephen Curry broke his own record for three-pointers made in a regular season with 402.
July 1, 2017: Curry agrees to a supermax contract with the Warriors
On July 1, 2017, Stephen Curry agreed to a five-year, $201 million extension with the Warriors, marking the first NBA supermax contract over $200 million.
August 2017: Ellie Mae Classic Participation
In August 2017, Stephen Curry participated in the Ellie Mae Classic on an unrestricted sponsor exemption, scoring 4-over-74 for both days.
2017: Back-to-Back Titles
In 2017, Curry helped the Warriors win back-to-back titles.
2017: Warriors win NBA Championship
In 2017, Stephen Curry significantly contributed to the Warriors' playoff success, helping them sweep through the first two rounds. He led a comeback win against the Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. He passed Rick Barry to become the franchise's all-time postseason scoring leader. Curry led the Warriors to their third straight NBA Finals and a 12-0 playoff start. In Game 2 of the NBA Finals, he achieved his first postseason triple-double. Curry then clinched the championship for the Warriors in Game 5, securing their second title in three years.
April 2018: Unanimous Media deal with Sony Pictures
In April 2018, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a multiyear multimedia deal with Stephen Curry's Unanimous Media, focused on faith and family-friendly content, including electronics, gaming and virtual reality.
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 2018: Executive producer for the film Breakthrough
In October 2018, Stephen Curry signed on as executive producer of the film Breakthrough, scheduled for release in April 2019.
October 21, 2018: Curry moves past Paul Pierce on NBA's career three-point list
On October 21, 2018, Curry scored 30 points and made 6 three-pointers in a game against the Denver Nuggets, surpassing Paul Pierce for sixth place on the NBA's career three-point list.
December 2018: Questioning the Apollo Moon landing and subsequent actions
In December 2018, Stephen 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 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, Curry helped the Warriors win back-to-back titles.
2018: Western Conference All-Star Captain
In 2018, Stephen Curry was voted to be the captain of the Western Conference All-Star team, reflecting his widespread popularity.
April 2019: Release of Breakthrough
In April 2019, the film Breakthrough, for which Stephen Curry was an executive producer, was released.
June 17, 2019: Release of Emanuel
On June 17, 2019, the film Emanuel, for which Stephen Curry was an executive producer, was released in select theaters in the US. The film focuses on the responses by family members of victims of the 2015 Charleston church shooting.
July 2019: Launching Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation
In July 2019, Stephen Curry and his wife launched the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation in Oakland, California.
August 2019: Funding for Howard University Golf Teams
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: NBA Finals Loss
In 2019, Stephen Curry and the Warriors reached the NBA Finals, but lost to the Toronto Raptors in six games.
2019: Curry leads Warriors to the Western Conference title
In 2019, Stephen Curry broke Ray Allen's record for most postseason three-pointers and helped the Warriors advance to the Western Conference Finals. He faced his brother Seth in the Finals series. Curry averaged a series career-high 36.5 points to help the Warriors sweep the Trail Blazers, becoming the sixth player in NBA history to score 35 or more in the first four games of a series. In Game 4, he and Draymond Green became the first teammates in league history to have a triple-double in the same playoff game. Curry scored a playoff career-high 47 points in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Despite his efforts, the Warriors lost the series to the Toronto Raptors in Game 6.
2019: Global Brand Ambassador for Rakuten
Since 2019, Stephen Curry has been the Global Brand Ambassador for Rakuten, partnering with the company on a shopping spree for Bay Area children.
March 5, 2020: Curry returns after injury
On March 5, 2020, Curry returned from his hand injury against the Toronto Raptors, recording 23 points, six rebounds, and seven assists, though the Warriors lost the game.
June 24, 2020: Release of trailer for Ultimate Home Championships
On June 24, 2020, Stephen Curry released a trailer for his new show on his YouTube channel called Ultimate Home Championships, featuring people such as DeAndre Jordan, Ronda Rousey, and Kristopher London.
December 27, 2020: Curry becomes fastest player to reach 2,500 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 against the Chicago Bulls.
2020: Missed Playoffs
In 2020, Curry struggled with injuries and missed the playoffs.
2020: Howard University Golf Teams
Stephen Curry provided funding for Howard University to add NCAA Division I teams in men's and women's golf starting in the 2020-21 school year, ensuring full funding for six years.
January 3, 2021: Curry scores career-high 62 points
On January 3, 2021, Stephen Curry scored a career-high 62 points against the Portland Trail Blazers, shooting 18-of-31.
October 19, 2021: Curry records triple-double in season-opener
On October 19, 2021, Stephen Curry recorded his eighth career triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win against the Los Angeles Lakers.
2021: Missed Playoffs
In 2021, Curry struggled with injuries and missed the playoffs.
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. Unanimous Media also signed a deal with NBCUniversal the same year.
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, contributing 22 points and 12 assists.
November 2, 2022: Curry logs 10th career triple-double against the Miami Heat
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, Curry won his fourth 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 wins All-Star Game MVP
In the 2022 NBA All-Star Game on February 20, Stephen Curry scored 50 points and set records for most three-pointers made in an All-Star quarter (6), half (8), and game (16). He was named the All-Star Game MVP. On March 10, Curry scored 34 points, becoming the 49th player in NBA history to reach 20,000 points. On March 14, his 34th birthday, he scored 47 points. On March 16, Curry suffered a sprained ligament in his left foot and was ruled out indefinitely. On April 1, he was ruled out for the remainder of the regular season.
January 25, 2023: Curry Ejected and Named All-Star
On January 25, 2023, Stephen 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, Curry was named a Western Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, marking his ninth overall selection.
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+.
2023: Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation accomplishments
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: 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 Clutch Player of the Year
In the 2023-24 NBA 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: Curry Scores 46 Points in Double-Overtime Loss to Lakers
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.
August 30, 2024: Curry signs contract extension with the Warriors
On August 30, 2024, Stephen Curry signed a one-year, $62.6 million contract extension with the Warriors, extending through 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: Curry's 38 Points in Christmas Day Loss to Lakers
On December 25, 2024, Stephen Curry recorded a season-high 38-point, six-assist performance 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: Curry makes Olympic debut
In 2024, Stephen Curry made his Olympic debut with the U.S. Olympic team in Paris. In the semifinal game against Serbia, Curry led a 17-point comeback in a 95-91 win, finishing with a tournament-high 36 points. Curry's team won the final match against France with 24 points, and he secured the United States' fifth-straight Olympic gold medal and his career-first. Curry was named to the Olympics All-Star Five team and honored as the 2024 USA Basketball 5-on-5 Male Athlete of the Year.
2024: 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 Stat Line
On January 2, 2025, Stephen Curry scored 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 and Fund Creation
In March 2025, Davidson announced that Stephen Curry would serve as assistant general manager for basketball programs and co-create the "Curry-Berman Fund" with his wife Ayesha, Matt Berman, Erica Berman, and Don Berman.
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