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. He is widely considered the greatest shooter in NBA history and is credited with revolutionizing the game through his proficiency and popularization of the three-point shot. Curry plays point guard and has significantly impacted basketball at all levels.

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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, widely known as Steph Curry, was born. He later became a professional basketball player renowned for his shooting ability.

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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 while his father Dell competed in the Three-Point Contest.

May 2011: NBA Sportsmanship Award

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

July 30, 2011: Marriage to Ayesha Alexander

On July 30, 2011, Stephen Curry married his Canadian longtime girlfriend Ayesha Alexander in Charlotte. They had met at their church when he was 15 and she was 14.

2012: Surgery on ankle

In 2012, Curry had surgery on his sprained right ankle, and the Golden State included Curry in a trade offer to the Milwaukee Bucks, which was rejected.

2012: Birth of First Daughter

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

2012: 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 to combat malaria.

2015: Birth of Second Daughter

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

2015: Donation of Finals Jersey

In 2015, Stephen Curry donated a jersey he wore during the 2015 NBA Finals to Biserka Petrović, the mother of Dražen Petrović.

2015: White House Speech on 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: Tribute to Deah Shaddy Barakat

In 2015, Stephen Curry wore sneakers bearing the name "Deah Shaddy Barakat", a victim of the 2015 Chapel Hill shooting, and sent the shoes to Deah's family.

2015: Charleston Church Shooting

In 2015, the Charleston church shooting occurred. Family members' responses to this tragedy are featured in Emanuel, a film executively produced by Curry.

July 1, 2017: Curry Signs Supermax Contract

On July 1, 2017, Stephen 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 participated in the Ellie Mae Classic on an unrestricted sponsor exemption, scoring 4-over-74 for both days.

December 2018: Moon Landing Controversy and Charity Auction

In December 2018, Stephen Curry jokingly questioned the Apollo program's Moon landing on a podcast, resulting in media attention. He partnered with Under Armour to create signature shoes inspired by the comment, which he later signed and auctioned off on eBay for $58,100, with the proceeds donated to STEM education initiatives.

2018: Birth of First Son

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

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

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

July 2019: Purchase of Home in Atherton, California

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

2020: Endorsement of Joe Biden

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

July 2021: Rookie Card Record Sale

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 at the time.

August 6, 2021: Curry Signs Contract Extension

On August 6, 2021, Stephen Curry signed a four-year, $215 million extension with the Warriors, making him the first player to earn $50 million in a single season and the first to sign multiple contracts over $200 million.

December 2021: Support for 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 from Davidson College.

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, securing the win with a walk-off eagle putt.

2023: Foundation Impact

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