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 is a highly decorated American professional basketball player renowned as the greatest shooter in NBA history. Playing point guard for the Golden State Warriors, he has revolutionized the game with his prolific three-point shooting, influencing players at all levels. His accolades include four NBA championships, two NBA MVP awards, an NBA Finals MVP award, and two NBA 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 won two gold medals at the FIBA World Cup and one gold medal at the Summer Olympics.

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

March 14, 1988: Stephen Curry's Birth

On March 14, 1988, Wardell Stephen Curry II, later known as one of the greatest shooters of all time, was born.

1992: Entrusted to Biserka Petrović

During the 1992 NBA All-Star Game weekend, Stephen Curry's father entrusted him to Biserka Petrović, mother of future Hall of Fame player Dražen Petrović, while Dell competed in the Three-Point Contest.

1994: Howard's MOP Award

Curry became the first player since Juwan Howard of Michigan in 1994 from a team not making the Final Four to be named the Most Outstanding Player of the Midwest Region of the NCAA tournament.

February 6, 2007: Freshman Scoring Record

On February 6, 2007, Curry broke the school's 500-point freshman record against Chattanooga, finishing with 730 points for the season.

2007: Start of Sophomore Season

In 2007, Curry began his sophomore season with the Davidson Wildcats.

March 31, 2008: All-America Second Team

On March 31, 2008, Curry was named to the Associated Press' All-America Second Team.

2008: NCAA Tournament Trip

In 2008, Curry helped the Davidson Wildcats reach the NCAA tournament with a 26-6 regular-season record and a 20-0 conference record.

May 2011: NBA Sportsmanship Award

In May 2011, Curry was named the recipient of the NBA Sportsmanship Award and underwent surgery on his right ankle.

July 30, 2011: Curry marries Ayesha Alexander

On July 30, 2011, Stephen Curry married Ayesha Alexander in Charlotte, North Carolina. They had met at their church in Charlotte when they were teenagers.

2012: Birth of first daughter

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

2012: Curry donates mosquito nets 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.

2013: Curry begins partnership with Under Armour

In the 2013 offseason, Stephen Curry began a partnership with Under Armour, serving as the face of their footwear line.

2015: Curry gives jersey to Dražen Petrović Memorial Center

Following the 2015 NBA Finals, Stephen Curry gave Biserka Petrović one of his Finals-worn jerseys, which was reportedly added to the collection of the Dražen Petrović Memorial Center.

2015: Responses by family members of victims of the 2015 Charleston church shooting.

In 2015 Stephen Curry remarked, "In the face of adversity, in the face of tragedy, how can I get through it?"

2015: Birth of second daughter

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

2015: Curry visits the White House for Malaria Initiative

In 2015, Stephen Curry visited the White House and delivered a speech as part of President Barack Obama's launch of his President's Malaria Initiative.

2015: Curry wears sneakers honoring Deah Shaddy Barakat

In 2015, Stephen Curry wore sneakers that bore the name "Deah Shaddy Barakat"—a victim of the 2015 Chapel Hill shooting.

June 6, 2016: Curry Withdraws From Consideration for 2016 Summer Olympics

On June 6, 2016, Stephen Curry withdrew from consideration for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro due to ankle and knee ailments.

2016: Curry donates prize vehicle to East Oakland Youth Development Center

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.

August 2017: Curry competes in Ellie Mae Classic

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

April 2018: Sony Pictures Entertainment announces a deal with Curry's Unanimous Media

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

October 2018: Curry involved with relaunch of Palm

In October 2018, Stephen Curry announced his involvement with the relaunch of Palm as an investor and brand ambassador.

October 2018: Curry signs on as executive producer of film Breakthrough

In October 2018, Stephen Curry signed on as executive producer of the film Breakthrough.

December 2018: Curry questions Moon landing on podcast

In December 2018, Stephen Curry jokingly questioned whether the Apollo program's Moon landing actually took place, leading to media attention and a NASA tour offer.

2018: Birth of first son

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

2018: Curry becomes CEO of Thirty Ink

Since 2018, Stephen Curry has served as the chief executive officer of Thirty Ink, a San Francisco-based company.

April 2019: Release of the film Breakthrough.

In April 2019, Stephen Curry was executive producer of the film Breakthrough's release.

June 17, 2019: Curry as executive producer of film Emanuel release in US theaters.

On June 17, 2019, Stephen Curry was executive producer of the film Emanuel release in US theaters.

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

In July 2019, Stephen Curry and his wife launched the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation in Oakland, California.

July 2019: Curry buys a home in Atherton, California

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

August 2019: Curry partners with Howard University for golf program

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

2019: Curry becomes Global Brand Ambassador for Rakuten

Since 2019, Stephen Curry has been the Global Brand Ambassador for Rakuten.

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

On June 24, 2020, Stephen Curry released a trailer for his new show on his YouTube channel called Ultimate Home Championships.

2020: Howard University to add NCAA Division I golf teams.

In 2020 Howard University added NCAA Division I teams in men's and women's golf after Stephen Curry guaranteed full funding for six years in August 2019.

2020: Curry endorses Joe Biden for President

In 2020, Stephen Curry and his wife endorsed Joe Biden for President of the United States during the Democratic National Convention.

July 2021: Curry rookie card sells for record price

In July 2021, Stephen Curry's 2009 rookie card was purchased by Alt Fund II for a record $5.9 million, becoming the most expensive basketball card ever sold.

December 2021: Curry supports 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: Curry becomes spokesperson for FTX

In 2021, Stephen Curry became a paid spokesperson for FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange.

2021: Curry signs on as 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.

May 2022: College Degree

In May 2022, Curry completed his bachelor's degree in sociology from Davidson.

August 31, 2022: Number Retirement

On August 31, 2022, Curry's number was retired at Davidson, and he was inducted into the school's athletic hall of fame.

July 2023: Curry wins American Century Championship

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

July 21, 2023: Release date of the Stephen Curry: Underrated documentary

On July 21, 2023, Unanimous Media and Ryan Coogler co-produced Stephen Curry: Underrated, a sports documentary film chronicling Curry's path to NBA stardom. Apple TV+ secured the streaming rights and a release date of July 21, 2023.

2023: Curry opposes multi-family housing development in Atherton

In 2023, Stephen Curry opposed the development of multi-family housing in Atherton, California, citing safety and privacy concerns for his family.

2024: Birth of second son

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

2024: Curry endorses Kamala Harris for President

In 2024, Stephen Curry endorsed Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee and an avid Warriors fan, for the 2024 United States presidential election.