Childhood and Education Journey of Stephen Curry in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Stephen Curry. A timeline of key moments.

Stephen Curry, also known as Steph Curry or 'Chef Curry', is a professional basketball player renowned as the greatest shooter in NBA history. Playing point guard for the Golden State Warriors, Curry revolutionized basketball by popularizing the three-point shot. His exceptional skill and long-range accuracy have transformed the game at all levels, solidifying his legacy as a transformative figure in basketball.

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

March 14, 1988: Stephen Curry Born

On March 14, 1988, Wardell Stephen Curry II, famously known as Steph Curry, was born. He would later become a professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors.

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1992: NBA All-Star Game Weekend

During the 1992 NBA All-Star Game weekend, Biserka Petrović babysat a three-year-old Stephen Curry while his father, Dell Curry, competed in the Three-Point Contest.

2009: Final Season at Davidson and NBA Draft Entry

In 2009, during his final season at Davidson, Curry averaged 28.6 points and was named a consensus first-team All-American. He opted out of his senior year to enter the 2009 NBA draft.

July 30, 2011: Marriage to Ayesha Alexander

On July 30, 2011, Stephen Curry married his Canadian longtime girlfriend Ayesha Alexander in Charlotte.

2012: Birth of First Daughter

In 2012, Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha welcomed their first daughter.

2015: Curry delivers speech at the White House

In 2015, 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: Curry honors Deah Shaddy Barakat

In 2015, Curry wore sneakers bearing the name "Deah Shaddy Barakat", a victim of the 2015 Chapel Hill shooting, honoring his love for basketball and Steph Curry. Deah wore Curry's No. 30 jersey and recreated Curry's GQ photoshoot.

2015: Birth of Second Daughter

In 2015, Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha welcomed their second daughter.

2015: Jersey Gift to Biserka Petrović

In 2015, Stephen Curry gifted one of his jerseys from the 2015 NBA Finals to Biserka Petrović, mother of the late Dražen Petrović, for the Dražen Petrović Memorial Center in Zagreb.

August 2017: Ellie Mae Classic Participation

In August 2017, Stephen Curry competed in the Ellie Mae Classic on an unrestricted sponsor exemption, scoring 4-over-74 for both days he participated.

April 2018: Sony Pictures Entertainment announces deal with Unanimous Media

In April 2018, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a wide-ranging, multiyear multimedia deal with Curry's newly formed production company Unanimous Media.

October 2018: Curry signs on as executive producer of Breakthrough

In October 2018, Curry signed on as executive producer of the film Breakthrough, scheduled for release in April 2019.

December 2018: Curry jokes about the Moon landing

In December 2018, Curry jokingly questioned the Apollo program's Moon landing on a podcast, sparking media attention. He later partnered with Under Armour to create signature shoes inspired by the comment and auctioned them off for STEM education.

2018: Birth of First Son

In 2018, Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha welcomed their first son.

April 2019: Release of the film Breakthrough

The film Breakthrough, executive produced by Curry was scheduled for release in April 2019.

June 17, 2019: Release of the film Emanuel

On June 17, 2019, the film Emanuel, executive produced by Curry, was released in select US theaters. The film focused on the responses by family members of victims of the 2015 Charleston church shooting.

July 2019: Curry launches the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation

In July 2019, Curry and his wife launched the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation in Oakland, California, focusing on literacy, nutrition, and physical activity for children.

July 2019: Home Purchase in Atherton

In July 2019, Stephen Curry bought a $31 million home in Atherton, California.

August 2019: Howard University Golf Program Funding

In August 2019, Stephen Curry and Howard University jointly announced the addition of NCAA Division I men's and women's golf teams starting in the 2020–21 school year, with Curry guaranteeing full funding for six years.

June 24, 2020: Curry releases trailer for Ultimate Home Championships

On June 24, 2020, Curry released a trailer on his YouTube channel for his new show 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.

2020: Howard University Golf Teams Added

Starting in the 2020-21 school year, Howard University added NCAA Division I teams in men's and women's golf, funded by Stephen Curry.

May 2022: Graduation with Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

In May 2022, Steph Curry completed his coursework and graduated from Davidson College with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.

July 2023: American Century Championship Win

In July 2023, Stephen Curry won the American Century Championship, an annual celebrity golf tournament held at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort, sinking a hole-in-one during the second round and securing the win with a walk-off eagle putt on the final hole.

July 21, 2023: Release of Stephen Curry: Underrated on Apple TV+

On July 21, 2023, Stephen Curry: Underrated, a sports documentary film chronicling Curry's path to NBA stardom co-produced by Unanimous Media and Ryan Coogler, was released on Apple TV+.

2024: Curry endorses Kamala Harris

In 2024, Curry endorsed Democratic candidate Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election. Curry described Trump's 2024 White House bid as a "serious threat".

2024: Birth of Second Son

In 2024, Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha welcomed their second son.

March 2025: Assistant General Manager and Curry-Berman Fund

In March 2025, Davidson announced that Curry would serve as assistant general manager for basketball programs and help create the "Curry-Berman Fund" to support both men's and women's basketball.

August 2025: Curry to open "The Eighth Rule" bar

In August 2025, it was announced that Curry would be opening a bar called "The Eighth Rule" in San Francisco's Union Square with celebrity chef Michael Mina.