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, 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

1969: Previous NCAA Tournament Win

Before March 21, 2008, Davidson's previous NCAA tournament win occurred in 1969.

March 14, 1988: Stephen Curry's Birth

On March 14, 1988, Wardell Stephen Curry II, famously known as Steph Curry, was born. He is an American professional basketball player renowned as the greatest shooter of all time, playing point guard for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA.

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1994: Juwan Howard's NCAA Tournament Recognition

On March 31, 2008, Stephen Curry was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Midwest Region of the NCAA tournament, becoming the first player from a team not making the Final Four to do so since Juwan Howard of Michigan in 1994.

2004: Brendan Winters' Record

In 2007, Stephen Curry broke Davidson's single-season record for three-pointers previously held by Brendan Winters from 2004-05.

December 18, 2006: First Career Double-Double

On December 18, 2006, Stephen Curry recorded his first career double-double against Chattanooga with 30 points and 11 rebounds.

February 6, 2007: Freshman Scoring Record

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

2007: Start of Sophomore Season

In 2007-08, Stephen Curry began his sophomore season and helped the Wildcats achieve a 26-6 regular season record.

March 21, 2008: First NCAA Tournament Win

On March 21, 2008, Stephen Curry scored 40 points, including 30 in the second half, to lead Davidson to an 82-76 victory over Gonzaga, marking their first NCAA tournament win since 1969.

March 31, 2008: All-America Second Team Selection

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

November 18, 2008: Career-High 44 Points

On November 18, 2008, Stephen Curry scored a career-high 44 points in Davidson's 82–78 loss to Oklahoma.

2008: NCAA Tournament Appearance

In 2007–08, Curry helped the Davidson Wildcats to a 26–6 regular-season record, a 20–0 conference record, and a trip to the 2008 NCAA tournament.

2008: Southern Conference Champions

In 2008-09, Davidson won the Southern Conference regular season championship for the South Division, finishing 18-2 in the conference.

January 3, 2009: Surpasses 2,000 Career Points

On January 3, 2009, Stephen Curry surpassed the 2000-point mark for his career, scoring 21 points against Samford.

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.

February 28, 2009: Davidson's All-Time Leading Scorer

On February 28, 2009, Stephen Curry became Davidson's all-time leading scorer with 34 points in a win against Georgia Southern, surpassing John Gerdy.

2009: Southern Conference Tournament and NIT Appearance

In 2009, Stephen Curry scored 43 points in the Southern Conference tournament quarterfinals. Despite not receiving an NCAA tournament bid, Davidson played in the NIT, losing in the second round.

2009: Enters the NBA Draft

In 2009, after averaging 28.6 points in his final season at Davidson, Stephen Curry opted out of his senior year to enter the NBA draft, but expressed his intention to complete his degree.

July 30, 2011: Marriage to Ayesha Alexander

On July 30, 2011, Stephen Curry married Ayesha Alexander in Charlotte.

2015: Donation of Finals-Worn Jersey

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

2015: Honoring Deah Shaddy Barakat

In 2015, Curry wore sneakers bearing the name "Deah Shaddy Barakat", a victim of the 2015 Chapel Hill shooting, to honor him. Deah was a fan of Curry and wore Curry's No. 30 jersey for his intramural basketball team. Curry sent the shoes he wore to Deah's family.

2015: Birth of Second Daughter

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

2015: Speech at the White House

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

2015: Charleston Church Shooting

In 2015, The film Emanuel focused on the responses by family members of victims of the Charleston church shooting.

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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.

April 2018: Unanimous Media Deal with Sony

In April 2018, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a multiyear multimedia deal with Curry's newly formed production company Unanimous Media, focused on faith and family-friendly content.

October 2018: Executive Producer of Breakthrough

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

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October 2018: Involvement with Palm Relaunch

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

December 2018: Moon Landing Controversy and Shoe Auction

In December 2018, Curry jokingly questioned the Apollo program's Moon landing on a podcast, sparking media attention. NASA offered a tour, and Curry partnered with Under Armour to create signature shoes inspired by the event. He auctioned them off on eBay for $58,100, donating the money to STEM education initiatives.

2018: 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 Breakthrough

In April 2019, Curry's film Breakthrough, on which he was the executive producer, was released.

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June 17, 2019: Release of Emanuel

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

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July 2019: Launch of Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation

In July 2019, Curry and his wife launched the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation in Oakland, California to narrow the literacy gap, provide nutritious meals and improve physical education spaces.

July 2019: Purchase of Atherton Home

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

August 2019: Funding Howard University Golf Teams

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

2019: Global Brand Ambassador for Rakuten

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

June 24, 2020: Release of Ultimate Home Championships trailer

On June 24, 2020, Curry released a trailer on his YouTube channel for his new show called Ultimate Home Championships, featuring contestants competing in wacky at-home challenges.

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2020: Endorsement of Joe Biden

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

July 2021: Rookie Card Sold for Record Price

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

December 2021: Support for the For the People Act

In December 2021, Curry voiced his support for the For the People Act, an election reform bill aimed at expanding voting rights.

2021: Executive Producer of The Queen of Basketball and deal with NBCUniversal

In 2021, Curry signed on as executive producer of The Queen of Basketball, a documentary short film about basketball legend Lusia Harris. The same year, Unanimous Media signed a deal with NBCUniversal.

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May 2022: College Graduation

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

August 31, 2022: Jersey Retirement and Hall of Fame Induction

On August 31, 2022, Stephen Curry became the first Davidson graduate to have his jersey number retired and was inducted into the Davidson Athletics Hall of Fame.

July 2023: Won American Century Championship

In July 2023, Stephen Curry won the American Century Championship, an annual celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Resort, with a walk-off eagle putt.

July 21, 2023: Release of Stephen Curry: Underrated

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

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2023: Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation impact in 2023

By 2023, Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation had provided 25 million meals, renovated 12 play areas, and invested $6 million in literacy programs.

2023: Opposition to Atherton Housing Development

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

August 30, 2024: Contract Extension with the Warriors

On August 30, 2024, Curry signed a one-year, $62.6 million contract extension with the Warriors through the 2026–27 season, becoming the first NBA player to earn $60 million in a single season.

2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris

In 2024, Curry endorsed Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, for the United States presidential election.

2024: Birth of Second Son

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

March 2025: Assistant GM for Davidson

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

May 2025: Recognition in Time's Philanthropy List

In May 2025, Curry and his wife were named in Time's inaugural list of the most influential people in philanthropy for their work with the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation.