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 professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors, renowned as the greatest shooter in NBA history. Known as "Chef Curry," he revolutionized the game through his exceptional three-point shooting ability, influencing basketball at all levels. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards of all time.

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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, known as Steph Curry, was born. He later became a professional basketball player renowned as the greatest shooter in NBA history.

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1992: Babysitting by Biserka Petrović

During the 1992 NBA All-Star Game weekend, Biserka Petrović babysat the three-year-old Stephen Curry.

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 daughter

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

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2015: Birth of daughter

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

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2015: Donation to Dražen Petrović Memorial Center

In 2015, Stephen Curry gave one of the jerseys he wore during the 2015 NBA Finals to Biserka Petrović, the mother of Dražen Petrović.

2015: Curry speaks at White House for 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: Curry honors Deah Barakat

In 2015, Stephen Curry wore sneakers bearing the name "Deah Shaddy Barakat," a victim of the 2015 Chapel Hill shooting, who was a fan of Curry and basketball.

2015: Charleston church shooting

In 2015, the Charleston church shooting took place.

July 1, 2017: Curry Agrees to Supermax Contract

On July 1, 2017, Curry agreed to a five-year, $201 million extension with the Warriors, becoming the first NBA player to sign a supermax contract worth over $200 million.

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.

September 2017: Warriors boycott White House invitation

In September 2017, Warriors team captain Stephen Curry and other Warriors members boycotted their invitation to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House after winning the 2017 NBA Finals.

June 2018: Trump rescinds invitation to Warriors

In June 2018, President Trump stated that he would not welcome the Warriors at the White House in case they won the 2018 NBA Finals.

December 2018: Curry questions Moon landing

In December 2018, Stephen Curry jokingly questioned the Apollo program's Moon landing on a podcast, receiving media attention and criticism. He later partnered with Under Armour to create signature shoes inspired by the comment and auctioned them off for STEM education initiatives, raising $58,100.

2018: Birth of son

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

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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, which has since provided millions of meals, renovated play areas, and invested in literacy programs.

July 2019: Purchase of home in Atherton

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

August 2019: Funding for Howard University Golf Teams

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

2020: Curry endorses Joe Biden

In 2020, Stephen Curry and his wife supported Democratic candidate Joe Biden during the presidential election and endorsed him at that year's Democratic National Convention.

2020: Howard University Golf teams start year

In 2020–21 school year, Howard University added NCAA Division I teams in men's and women's golf.

August 6, 2021: Curry Signs Extension

On August 6, 2021, Curry signed a four-year, $215 million extension with the Warriors.

December 2021: Curry speaks out in favor of the For the People Act

In December 2021, Stephen Curry spoke out in favor of the For the People Act, an election reform bill aimed at expanding voting rights.

May 2022: College Graduation

In May 2022, Stephen Curry completed his coursework and graduated 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, with a hole-in-one and a walk-off eagle putt.

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 son

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

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2024: Curry endorses Kamala Harris

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

August 2025: Curry to open The Eighth Rule

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