Challenges in the Life of Stephen Curry in a Detailed Timeline

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Stephen Curry. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

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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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

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.

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.

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: Curry excluded from 2012 U.S. Olympic team

In 2012, Stephen Curry was excluded from the list of 20 finalists selected for consideration for the 2012 U.S. Olympic team in London, which reportedly left him "very disappointed" but motivated to improve his game for future opportunities.

March 2013: Warriors endure their first four-game losing streak since March 2013

Without Curry, on November 21, the Warriors dropped to 12–7 after enduring their first four-game losing streak since March 2013.

June 6, 2016: Curry Withdraws from 2016 Summer Olympics

On June 6, 2016, Stephen Curry withdrew from consideration for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, citing ankle and knee ailments as the major reason behind the decision.

2016: 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: Warriors Playoff Run

In the 2016 playoffs, Stephen Curry led the Warriors to the NBA Finals despite dealing with injuries and facing tough opponents like the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder.

October 30, 2019: Curry suffers broken hand

On October 30, 2019, in a game against the Phoenix Suns, Stephen Curry broke his left hand's second metacarpal after colliding with Aron Baynes. He required surgery and was expected to be out for at least three months.

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.

2020: Missed Playoffs

In 2020, Curry struggled with injuries and missed the playoffs.

2021: Missed Playoffs

In 2021, Curry struggled with injuries and missed the playoffs.

November 2022: FTX Bankruptcy and Lawsuit

In November 2022, after FTX filed for bankruptcy, Stephen Curry, along with other spokespeople, was sued for promoting unregistered securities.

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.