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 professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors, playing as a point guard. He is widely considered the greatest shooter in NBA history and has revolutionized the game with his exceptional three-point shooting ability, influencing players and teams across all levels to prioritize the three-point shot.

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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, causing him to miss his first and only college game.

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: Exclusion from U.S. Olympic Team

In 2012, Curry was not selected as a finalist for the U.S. Olympic team in London, which left him disappointed and motivated to improve his game.

2012: Ankle surgery and trade offer

In 2012, Stephen Curry's ankle injuries led to the Golden State Warriors including him in a trade offer to the Milwaukee Bucks for Andrew Bogut. The Bucks rejected the offer due to Curry's injury history, and the Warriors traded Monta Ellis instead, opening the door for Curry to lead the team.

March 2013: Warriors endure four-game losing streak

In March 2013, The Warriors endured their first four-game losing streak since March 2013.

November 11, 2014: NBA-record streak

On November 4, 2016, Curry's NBA-record streak of 157 straight games with at least one made three-pointer was snapped during the Warriors' loss to the Los Angeles Lakers after he went 0-of-10 from three-point range, since November 11, 2014.

January 27, 2015: Home Defeat

On April 1, 2016, Curry missed a three-pointer to tie the game against the Celtics with 5.3 seconds left, as the Warriors suffered their first home defeat since January 27, 2015, snapping an NBA-record 54-game winning streak in the regular season at Oracle Arena.

June 6, 2016: Withdrawal from 2016 Summer Olympics

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

2016: Unanimous MVP and Finals Loss

In 2016, Stephen 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 but lost the NBA Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2016: Warriors in the Playoffs

In the 2016 playoffs, the Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets in the first round despite Curry's limited playing time due to injury. He then scored 40 points in Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the Warriors to a 4-1 series victory. After going down 3-1, he helped the Warriors rally to win the series 4-3 and advance to their second straight NBA Finals.

October 30, 2019: Curry breaks hand

On October 30, 2019, during a game against the Phoenix Suns, Stephen Curry broke his left hand after colliding with Aron Baynes, requiring surgery and sidelining him for at least three months.

2019: Warriors lose to Toronto Raptors in 2019 NBA Finals

In 2019, Curry scored 38 points in Game 1 of the Warriors' first-round playoff series against the Clippers, making him the all-time postseason leader in three-pointers, passing Ray Allen. He averaged a series career-high 36.5 points to help the Warriors sweep the Trail Blazers. In Game 3 of the 2019 NBA Finals, Curry scored a playoff career-high 47 points. 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, where they lost to the Toronto Raptors in six games.

2020: Missed Playoffs in 2020

In 2020, Stephen Curry and the Warriors missed the playoffs.

2021: Missed Playoffs in 2021

In 2021, Stephen Curry and the Warriors missed the playoffs.

February 2022: U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Ruled

In February 2022, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a lawsuit against Bitconnect that the Securities Act of 1933 extends to targeted solicitation using social media.

November 2022: FTX Bankruptcy Lawsuit

In November 2022, following FTX's bankruptcy, Stephen Curry, among other spokespeople, was sued for promoting unregistered securities through a class-action lawsuit.