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 celebrated American professional basketball point guard for the Golden State Warriors. He's widely regarded as the greatest shooter in NBA history, revolutionizing the game with his emphasis on the three-point shot. His impressive accolades include four NBA championships, two regular season MVP awards, one Finals MVP, and two All-Star Game MVP awards. Additionally, Curry is a two-time scoring champion, eleven-time All-Star, and a ten-time All-NBA Team selection. He also boasts international success, winning two FIBA World Cup gold medals and an Olympic gold medal with the U.S. national team.

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

1933: Securities Act of 1933

In February 2022, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a lawsuit against Bitconnect that the Securities Act of 1933 extends to targeted solicitation using social media.

1969: Davidson's First NCAA Tournament Win

On March 21, 2008, Stephen Curry led Davidson to their first NCAA tournament win since 1969.

March 14, 1988: Stephen Curry's Birth

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

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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: Last Player Not in Final Four to be Named Outstanding Player

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.

2000: Surpassing 2000 Career Points

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

2004: Brendan Winters Held 3-Pointers Record

Stephen Curry would later break Davidson's single-season record for three-pointers held by Brendan Winters (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 a season-high 11 rebounds.

February 6, 2007: Breaking Freshman Record

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

2007: Sophomore Season Start

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

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, 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 and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Midwest Region of the NCAA tournament.

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, extending a career-long streak by scoring at least 25 points for the seventh straight game.

2008: Davidson Won Southern Conference Regular Season Championship

In 2009, Davidson won the 2008–09 Southern Conference regular season championship for the south division, finishing 18–2 in the conference.

2008: Sophomore Season Success

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

January 3, 2009: Surpassing 2000 Career Points

On January 3, 2009, Stephen Curry surpassed the 2000-point mark for his college 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 a 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 game against Georgia Southern, surpassing John Gerdy with 2,488 career points.

2009: Final Season at Davidson and NBA Draft Entry

In 2009, Stephen Curry averaged 28.6 points, 5.6 assists, and 2.5 steals in his final season at Davidson, earning NCAA scoring champion and consensus first team All-American honors. He then opted out of his senior year to enter the 2009 NBA draft.

2009: Southern Conference Tournament and NIT Appearance

In 2009, Stephen Curry scored 43 points in the Southern Conference tournament quarterfinals against Appalachian State. Despite lobbying for an NCAA tournament bid, Davidson received a sixth seed in the 2009 NIT, where they lost in the second round to Saint Mary's Gaels.

2009: NBA Draft Selection

In 2009, Stephen Curry was selected by the Golden State Warriors as the seventh overall pick in the NBA draft after playing collegiately for the Davidson Wildcats.

2009: Curry's rookie card

Stephen Curry's 2009 rookie card is highly sought after.

July 30, 2011: Marriage to Ayesha Alexander

On July 30, 2011, Stephen Curry married his longtime girlfriend, Ayesha Alexander, in Charlotte. They met at their church in Charlotte when they were 15 and 14 years old, respectively.

2012: Birth of First Daughter

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

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2013: Partnership with Under Armour

In the 2013 off-season, Stephen Curry began a partnership with Under Armour after previously being signed with Nike.

2015: Donation of Finals-Worn Jersey

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

2015: Birth of Second Daughter

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

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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, as a tribute. Deah was a fan of Curry and wore his No. 30 jersey for his intramural basketball team.

2016: Donation of Prize Vehicle

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.

July 1, 2017: Curry Agrees to Supermax Contract

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

August 2017: Competed 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 he participated.

October 2018: Involvement with Palm Relaunch

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

December 2018: Moon Landing Controversy

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

2018: Birth of First Son

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

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

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

July 2019: Purchased Home in Atherton

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

August 2019: Howard University Golf Teams Announcement

In August 2019, Stephen Curry and Howard University announced that the school would add NCAA Division I teams in men's and women's golf starting in the 2020–21 school year.

October 30, 2019: Curry Suffers Hand Injury

On October 30, 2019, Stephen Curry broke his left hand's second metacarpal during a game against the Phoenix Suns, requiring surgery and sidelining him for at least three months.

2019: Global Brand Ambassador for Rakuten

Since 2019, Stephen Curry has been the Global Brand Ambassador for Rakuten, partnering with them on a shopping spree for 20 Bay Area children.

2020: Endorsement of Joe Biden

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

2020: Launch of Howard University Golf Teams

Stephen Curry guaranteed full funding of the men's and women's golf team at Howard University, starting in the 2020-21 school year.

July 2021: Rookie Card 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.

December 2021: Support for the 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: Spokesperson for FTX

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

May 2022: Graduation from Davidson

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

July 2023: Won American Century Championship

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

2023: Eat. Learn. Play. 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.

2023: Opposition to housing development

In 2023, Stephen Curry opposed the development of multi-family housing in Atherton, California, citing safety and privacy concerns for his family as the development would have been directly behind his home.

2024: Birth of Second Son

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

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2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris

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

March 2025: Assistant General Manager Role

In March 2025, Davidson announced that Stephen Curry would serve as assistant general manager for basketball programs, alongside alum Matt Berman, and create the "Curry-Berman Fund" to support basketball programs.