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 renowned as the greatest shooter in NBA history. Playing point guard for the Golden State Warriors, Curry has revolutionized basketball by popularizing the three-point shot. His skill and influence have transformed the game at all levels, solidifying his legacy as a transformative figure in the sport.

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

1969: Davidson's First NCAA Tournament Win Since 1969

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, known as Stephen or Steph Curry, was born. He later became a professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors.

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1994: Juwan Howard's Achievement

In 2008, Stephen 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.

2000: Stephen Curry Surpassed the 2000 Career Points

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

2004: Breaking Davidson's Single-Season Record for Three-Pointers Held By Brendan Winters

Before February 6, 2007, Stephen Curry broke 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, scoring 30 points and securing a season-high 11 rebounds.

February 6, 2007: School's 500-Point Freshman Record Broken

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

2007: Sophomore Season

In 2007–08, During Stephen Curry's sophomore season, he helped the Wildcats to a 26–6 regular-season record and a 20–0 conference record.

March 21, 2008: First NCAA Tournament Win Since 1969

On March 21, 2008, Stephen Curry scored 40 points, including 30 in the second half, to lead Davidson to an 82-76 victory against 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 and the Most Outstanding Player of the Midwest Region of the NCAA tournament.

November 18, 2008: Career-High 44 Points Against Oklahoma

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 of scoring at least 25 points for the seventh straight game.

2008: Trip to the NCAA Tournament

In 2007–08, During Stephen Curry's sophomore season, he helped the Wildcats to a trip to the 2008 NCAA tournament.

2008: Southern Conference Championship

In the 2008–09 season, Davidson, led by Stephen Curry, won the Southern Conference regular season championship for the South Division, finishing 18–2 in the conference.

January 3, 2009: Surpassed 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 Against Furman

On February 14, 2009, Stephen Curry rolled his ankle in the second half of a win over Furman, leading to him missing his first and only game in his college career.

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 99–56 win against Georgia Southern, surpassing John Gerdy with 2,488 career points.

2009: Declared for the NBA Draft

In 2009, Stephen Curry averaged 28.6 points in his final season at Davidson, became the NCAA scoring champion, and was named a consensus first-team All-American. He then opted out of his senior year to enter the 2009 NBA draft.

2009: Southern Conference Tournament and NIT Bid

In 2009, Stephen Curry scored 43 points in the Southern Conference tournament quarterfinals and 32 points in the first round of the NIT after Davidson failed to receive an NCAA tournament bid.

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 college basketball for the Davidson Wildcats.

July 30, 2011: Marriage to Ayesha Alexander

On July 30, 2011, Stephen Curry married his longtime girlfriend, Ayesha Alexander, in Charlotte, marking a significant personal milestone.

2012: Donation 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 to combat malaria.

2015: Response to Charleston church shooting

In 2015, Curry remarked, "In the face of adversity, in the face of tragedy, how can I get through it?" regarding the responses by family members of victims of the 2015 Charleston church shooting.

2015: White House speech on malaria

In 2015, 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, Curry wore sneakers bearing the name of Deah Shaddy Barakat, a victim of the 2015 Chapel Hill shooting, honoring his love for basketball and Curry himself. After the game, Curry decided to send Deah's family the sneakers he wore in the game.

2015: Birth of Second Daughter

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

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 he participated.

April 2018: Unanimous Media deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment

In April 2018, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a multiyear multimedia deal with Curry's production company Unanimous Media, focusing 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, which was 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: Apollo program Moon landing controversy and charity auction

In December 2018, Curry jokingly questioned the Apollo program's Moon landing on a podcast, which led to media attention and criticism. NASA offered him a tour of the Johnson Space Center. He partnered with Under Armour to create signature shoes inspired by the comment, which he wore to a game and later auctioned off on eBay for $58,100, with the money donated to STEM education initiatives.

April 2019: Release of Breakthrough

In April 2019, the film Breakthrough, for which Curry was an executive producer, was released.

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June 17, 2019: Release of Emanuel

On June 17, 2019, Curry was the executive producer of the film Emanuel, scheduled for US theatrical release in select theaters. 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, Stephen Curry and his wife launched the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation in Oakland, California.

July 2019: Purchase of Atherton Home

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

August 2019: Partnership with Howard University

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

June 24, 2020: Release of Ultimate Home Championships trailer

On June 24, 2020, Curry released a trailer for his new show on his YouTube channel called Ultimate Home Championships, a show featuring people such as DeAndre Jordan, Ronda Rousey, and Kristopher London, where contestants competed in wacky at-home challenges using things in their home.

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2020: Endorsement of Joe Biden for President

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

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: Curry completed his coursework and graduated

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

August 31, 2022: Davidson 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 held at Edgewood Tahoe Resort, with a hole-in-one and a walk-off eagle putt.

July 21, 2023: Release of Stephen Curry: Underrated

On July 21, 2023, Stephen Curry: Underrated, a sports documentary film chronicling Curry's path to NBA stardom was released on Apple TV+.

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2023: Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation impact

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

2023: Opposition to multi-family housing development

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

2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris for President

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

2024: Birth of Second Son

In 2024, Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha Alexander welcomed their second son, expanding their family.

August 2025: Opening of The Eighth Rule Bar

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.