Stephen Curry is a highly decorated American professional basketball player renowned as the greatest shooter in NBA history. Playing point guard for the Golden State Warriors, he's a four-time NBA champion, two-time NBA MVP, and NBA Finals MVP. His accolades also include two NBA scoring titles, eleven All-Star selections, and ten All-NBA Team honors. Curry's profound influence extends beyond individual achievements; he's credited with revolutionizing basketball by popularizing the three-point shot. Furthermore, he has won multiple gold medals representing the U.S. national team, including at the FIBA World Cup and the Summer Olympics.
On April 14, Curry recorded a then- career-high 42 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, becoming the first rookie since Robertson in February 1961 to register at least those numbers in each category in the same game.
In 1963, Chamberlain had triple-doubles. He was named alongside Stephen Curry who also completed triple-doubles in a single season.
In 1966, Rick Barry scored 45-plus points at New York and Los Angeles in the same season. Stephen Curry would later join Barry, Guy Rodgers, and Wilt Chamberlain as the only four Warriors to do so.
In 1966, the Philadelphia 76ers were one win better than the Warriors at the All-Star break. At 48-4, the Warriors entered the All-Star break with the best record through 52 games in NBA history.
On March 21, 2008, Curry scored 40 points to push Davidson to their first NCAA tournament win since 1969 with a score of 82–76 against Gonzaga.
In 2014, Curry led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975.
In the 2010–11 season, Curry's free throw percentage of .934 (212–227 FT) set a new Warriors single-season record, surpassing the previous mark of .924 set by Rick Barry in 1977–78.
In January 1981, Bernard King won Western Conference Player of the Month. He was named alongside Stephen Curry and Chris Mullin as the only Warriors to win the award.
In 1984, Purvis Short tallied 59 points. This was the most scored by a Warrior until Stephen Curry surpassed him.
On March 14, 1988, Wardell Stephen Curry II, now a professional basketball player, was born.
In January 1989, Chris Mullin won Western Conference Player of the Month. He was named alongside Stephen Curry and Bernard King as the only Warriors to win the award.
In 1989, Michael Jordan became the first player to score 118 points in his team's first three games. In 2015, Stephen Curry was the next player to score 118 points.
In November 1990, Stephen Curry earned Western Conference Player of the Month honors, joining Chris Mullin and Bernard King as the only Warriors to win the award.
During the 1992 NBA All-Star Game weekend, Curry's father entrusted him to Biserka Petrović, mother of future Hall of Fame player Dražen Petrović.
In 1993, the Warriors earned All-NBA Second Team honors, becoming the first Warriors player named to the First or Second Team.
In 1994, Juwan Howard of Michigan was the last player from a team not making the Final Four before Curry to be named the Most Outstanding Player of the Midwest Region of the NCAA tournament.
In 1995, Latrell Sprewell became the Warriors' first All-Star starter.
In 1995, the Chicago Bulls set a record for 72-10, which was later surpassed by the Warriors in 2015.
In 1995, the Chicago Bulls were one win better than the Warriors at the All-Star break. At 48-4, the Warriors entered the All-Star break with the best record through 52 games in NBA history.
In 1996, the Chicago Bulls record was tied by the Warriors. On April 7, 2016, Curry helped the Warriors become the second team in NBA history to win 70 games in a season with a 112–101 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
In the 2010–11 season, Curry became the first Warriors player to lead the NBA in free throw percentage since Mark Price in 1996–97.
In 2001, Ray Allen began a streak of leading the league in three-pointers made for back-to-back seasons.
In the 2009-10 season, Curry was a unanimous NBA All-Rookie First Team selection, becoming the first Warriors player since Jason Richardson in 2001–02 to earn All-Rookie First Team honors.
In 2002, Ray Allen continued a streak of leading the league in three-pointers made for back-to-back seasons.
In the 2009-10 season, Curry scored 30-plus points eight times, setting the most 30-point games by any rookie in 2009–10 and the most since LeBron James had 13 and Carmelo Anthony had 10 in 2003–04.
In 2004, Brendan Winters held Davidson's single-season record for three-pointers.
In 2004, Steve Nash won MVP. In 2015 Stephen Curry was later named the league's first ever unanimous MVP, becoming the 11th player in history to win the award in consecutive seasons and the first guard to do so since Steve Nash in 2004-05 and 2005-06.
In 2005, Steve Nash won MVP. In 2015 Stephen Curry was later named the league's first ever unanimous MVP, becoming the 11th player in history to win the award in consecutive seasons and the first guard to do so since Steve Nash in 2004-05 and 2005-06.
In the 2012–13 NBA season, Curry set a new NBA single-season three-point record with 272 three-pointers, eclipsing the previous mark set by Ray Allen (269 in 2005–06).
On December 18, 2006, Curry had 30 points and a season-high 11 rebounds against Chattanooga for his first career double-double.
On February 6, 2007, Curry broke the school's 500-point freshman record against Chattanooga, finishing with 730 points.
In 2007, Curry began his sophomore season.
On March 21, 2008, Curry scored 40 points to push Davidson to their first NCAA tournament win since 1969 with a score of 82–76 against Gonzaga.
On March 31, 2008, Curry was named to the Associated Press' All-America Second Team.
On November 18, 2008, Curry scored a career-high 44 points in Davidson's 82–78 loss to Oklahoma.
Davidson won the 2008–09 Southern Conference regular season championship for the south division, finishing 18–2 in the conference.
In 2008, Curry helped the Wildcats to a 26–6 regular-season record, a 20–0 conference record, and a trip to the NCAA tournament.
In 2008, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade recorded at least three 50-point games. Stephen Curry would become the next player to do so in 2016.
On January 3, 2009, Curry surpassed the 2000-point mark for his career, scoring 21 points against Samford.
On February 14, 2009, Curry rolled his ankle in the second half of a win over Furman, causing him to miss the February 18 game against The Citadel.
On February 28, 2009, Curry became Davidson's all-time leading scorer with 34 points in a 99–56 win against Georgia Southern.
On June 25, 2009, Curry was selected as the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors.
In 2009, Stephen Curry was selected as the seventh overall pick in the NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors.
In the 2009 Southern Conference tournament, Curry scored 43 points, which is the third most points in Southern Conference tournament history. Davidson failed to get an NCAA tournament bid and received the sixth seed in the 2009 NIT.
Stephen Curry's 2009 rookie card became highly sought after and valuable memorabilia, reflecting his successful NBA career.
In 2010, Stephen Curry played limited minutes at the 2010 FIBA World Championship as the United States won the gold medal.
In the 2010–11 season, Curry appeared in 74 games, averaging 18.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.47 steals.
In February 2011, during All-Star Weekend, Curry won the Skills Challenge and registered 13 points, eight assists, and six rebounds in 28 minutes as a member of the Sophomore squad in the Rookie Challenge.
In May 2011, Curry was named the recipient of the NBA Sportsmanship Award and underwent surgery on his right ankle.
On July 30, 2011, Stephen Curry married his longtime girlfriend, Ayesha Alexander, in Charlotte, marking a significant personal milestone.
In the lockout-shortened 2011–12 season, Curry appeared in 26 games, averaging 14.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.50 steals.
In 2012, Golden State included Curry in a trade offer to the Milwaukee Bucks for Andrew Bogut, which the Bucks rejected due to Curry's history with bad ankles.
In 2012, Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha welcomed their first daughter, marking the beginning of their family.
In 2012, Stephen Curry began donating three insecticide-treated mosquito nets for every three-pointer he made to the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign.
In 2012, Stephen Curry was excluded from the list of finalists for the 2012 U.S. Olympic team, which reportedly left him "very disappointed".
Prior to the start of the 2012–13 season, Curry signed a four-year, $44 million contract extension with the Warriors.
On February 27, 2013, Stephen Curry had a 54-point performance against the New York Knicks, making 11-of-13 shots from behind the arc, marking the start of the three-point era.
In 2013, Curry set the NBA record for three-pointers made in a regular season with 272.
In 2013, Stephen Curry appeared in 78 games, averaging career highs of 24.0 points and 8.5 assists.
In 2013, Stephen Curry appeared in the playoffs for the first time in his career, with the Warriors earning the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
In the 2013 offseason, Stephen Curry began a partnership with Under Armour, becoming the "face of their footwear line".
On November 11, 2014, Stephen Curry had hit a three-pointer in every regular-season game since November 11, 2014.
In 2014, Curry won his first league MVP award and led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975.
In 2014, Stephen Curry played a larger role and helped the team to an undefeated tournament at the 2014 World Cup, scoring 10 points in the final game.
In 2014, the Warriors hired Steve Kerr as their new head coach, leading to significant changes in the team's schemes and contributing to their evolution into a title contender.
On January 27, 2015, the Warriors suffered their first home defeat since January 27, 2015. The team's record 54-game winning streak was snapped in the regular season at Oracle Arena.
Following the 2015 NBA Finals, Stephen Curry gave Biserka Petrović one of his Finals-worn jerseys to be added to the Dražen Petrović Memorial Center.
In 2015, Curry surpassed his own NBA record for three-pointers made in a regular season with 286.
In 2015, Stephen Curry and Ayesha Alexander welcomed their second daughter, expanding their family.
In 2015, Stephen Curry led the NBA in jersey sales for five cumulative years, reflecting his immense popularity and influence.
In 2015, Stephen Curry scored a season-high 53 points against the New Orleans Pelicans in the third game of the season.
In 2015, Stephen Curry visited the White House and delivered a speech as part of President Barack Obama's launch of his President's Malaria Initiative.
In 2015, Stephen Curry was executive producer of the film Emanuel, which focused on the responses by family members of victims of the Charleston church shooting.
In 2015, Stephen Curry wore sneakers bearing the name "Deah Shaddy Barakat," a victim of the 2015 Chapel Hill shooting, to honor his memory and love for basketball.
In 2015, the Warriors became the first 73-win team in NBA history, surpassing the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' 72-10 record to finish the 2015-16 season with just nine losses.
In February 2016, Stephen Curry averaged over 35 points per game, while shooting at least 50% from both the field and three-point range, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve this feat in a calendar month.
On June 6, 2016, Stephen Curry withdrew from consideration for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, citing ankle and knee ailments.
On October 28, 2016, Stephen Curry reached 1,600 three-pointers for his career, becoming the 19th player to do so and the fastest to reach the mark.
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.
In 2016, Curry became the first player to be elected MVP by a unanimous vote, lead the league in scoring while shooting above 50–40–90, and the Warriors broke the record for most wins in a regular season in NBA history (73) en route to the 2016 NBA Finals, which they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In 2016, Curry surpassed his own NBA record for three-pointers made in a regular season with 402.
In 2016, Stephen Curry competed in his third straight All-Star game for the West and competed in the Three-Point Contest, where he lost in the final round to teammate Klay Thompson.
In 2016, the Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, despite Curry playing only in the first half of Games 1 and 4 due to injury.
On January 6, 2017, Stephen Curry reached the 12,000-point threshold, becoming the seventh player in Warriors franchise history to score 12,000 career points.
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.
In August 2017, Stephen Curry competed in the Ellie Mae Classic on an unrestricted sponsor exemption, scoring 4-over-74 for both days.
In 2017, Curry helped the Warriors win back-to-back titles.
In 2017, Stephen Curry helped the Warriors clinch the series and the championship in Game 5, as Golden State claimed its second title in three years.
In 2017, Stephen Curry led the NBA in jersey sales for five cumulative years, reflecting his immense popularity and influence.
In April 2018, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a wide-ranging, multiyear multimedia deal with Stephen Curry's newly formed production company Unanimous Media.
In October 2018, Stephen Curry announced his involvement with the relaunch of Palm, serving as an investor and brand ambassador.
In October 2018, Stephen Curry signed on as executive producer of the film Breakthrough, scheduled for release in April 2019.
On October 21, 2018, Curry had 30 points and 6 three-pointers in a 100–98 loss to the Denver Nuggets, thus moving past Paul Pierce for sixth place on the NBA's career three-point list.
In December 2018, Stephen Curry jokingly questioned the Apollo program's Moon landing, which sparked significant media attention and led to a partnership with NASA and Under Armour.
In 2018, CBS Sports ranked Stephen Curry as the 19th greatest NBA player of all time, sparking debate about his place among basketball's elite.
In 2018, Curry helped the Warriors win back-to-back titles.
In 2018, Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha welcomed their first son, adding to their growing family.
In 2018, Stephen Curry's jersey sales consistently ranked No. 1, reflecting his widespread popularity and influence, leading to his captaincy of the Western Conference All-Star team.
Since 2018, Stephen Curry has served as the CEO of Thirty Ink, a San Francisco-based company focused on equitable opportunities through brand, media, experiences, and philanthropy.
In April 2019, Stephen Curry served as executive producer for the release of the film Breakthrough.
On June 17, 2019, Stephen Curry was executive producer of the film Emanuel, which focused on the responses by family members of victims of the 2015 Charleston church shooting.
In July 2019, Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha launched the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation in Oakland, California.
In July 2019, Stephen Curry purchased a $31 million home in Atherton, California.
In August 2019, Stephen Curry and Howard University announced the addition of NCAA Division I men's and women's golf teams, with Curry guaranteeing full funding for six years.
On October 30, 2019, during a game against the Phoenix Suns, Curry collided with Aron Baynes and suffered a broken second metacarpal in his left hand, requiring surgery and sidelining him for at least three months.
In November 2019, James Harden set the record for most three-pointers in a month with 82.
In 2019, Curry helped the Warriors reach the NBA Finals, losing to the Toronto Raptors in six games.
In 2019, Sports Illustrated highlighted Stephen Curry and the Warriors' unique player-system match, emphasizing Curry's ability to dominate without dominating the ball.
Since 2019, Stephen Curry has been the Global Brand Ambassador for Rakuten, partnering on charitable initiatives like a shopping spree for Bay Area children.
On March 5, 2020, Curry returned to action against the Toronto Raptors, recording 23 points, six rebounds, and seven assists in a Warriors' loss.
On June 24, 2020, Stephen Curry released a trailer for his new show on his YouTube channel called Ultimate Home Championships, a show featuring contestants competing in wacky at-home challenges.
On December 27, 2020, Curry scored 36 points against the Chicago Bulls, joining Ray Allen and Reggie Miller as the only players to have scored more than 2,500 career three-pointers in NBA history.
During the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Stephen Curry and his wife endorsed Joe Biden for President of the United States.
In 2020, Curry faced injury struggles and the Warriors missed playoff appearances.
In 2020, ESPN ranked Stephen Curry as the 13th greatest basketball player of all time, the second-highest active player behind LeBron James, recognizing his game-changing influence as the greatest shooter of all time.
In 2020, LeBron James recorded a 40-point, 10-rebound game.
In 2020, following Stephen Curry's commitment, Howard University established NCAA Division I men's and women's golf teams, marking a significant contribution to the university's athletic program.
On January 3, 2021, Curry scored a career-high 62 points in a 137–122 win against the Portland Trail Blazers.
In July 2021, Stephen Curry's 2009 rookie card became the most expensive basketball card ever sold, purchased for a record $5.9 million.
In October 2021, Stephen Curry was honored as one of the league's greatest players of all time as a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, solidifying his legendary status.
On October 19, 2021, in the Warriors' season-opener, Curry recorded his eighth career triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 121–114 win against the Los Angeles Lakers.
In December 2021, Stephen Curry voiced his support for the For the People Act, an election reform bill aimed at expanding voting rights.
In 2021, Curry faced injury struggles and the Warriors missed playoff appearances.
In 2021, Stephen Curry signed on as executive producer of The Queen of Basketball, a documentary short film about basketball legend Lusia Harris.
In 2021, Stephen Curry was a paid spokesperson for FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange.
On January 21, 2022, Curry hit his first career buzzer-beating game-winner in a 105–103 win over the Houston Rockets, scoring 22 points and 12 assists.
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.
In May 2022, Curry completed his bachelor's degree in sociology.
On August 31, 2022, Curry became the first Davidson player to have his number retired. At the ceremony, he also entered Davidson's athletic hall of fame and physically received his Davidson diploma.
On November 2, 2022, Curry logged his 10th career triple-double with 23 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists in a 116–109 loss against the Miami Heat.
In November 2022, FTX filed for bankruptcy, leading to a class-action lawsuit against Stephen Curry and other celebrity spokespeople for promoting unregistered securities.
In 2022, Curry won his fourth championship with the Warriors and first Finals MVP award, defeating the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. The same season, he became the all-time leader in three-pointers made in NBA history.
In 2022, Stephen Curry led the NBA in jersey sales for five cumulative years, reflecting his immense popularity and influence.
In 2022, following his fourth NBA championship and first Finals MVP award, Complex ranked Stephen Curry as the 10th greatest player in NBA history, citing his generational impact.
In the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, Curry scored 50 points and set the record for most three-pointers made in an All-Star game (16), and was named the All-Star Game MVP.
On January 25, 2023, Stephen Curry was ejected from a game against the Memphis Grizzlies for throwing his mouthpiece, marking his third career ejection. He left the game with 34 points.
In July 2023, Stephen Curry won the American Century Championship, an annual celebrity golf tournament, highlighted by a hole-in-one and a walk-off eagle putt.
On July 21, 2023, Stephen Curry: Underrated, a sports documentary film chronicling Curry's path to NBA stardom, was released, with Apple TV+ securing the streaming rights.
On November 1, 2023, Stephen Curry made history as the first NBA player to make a three-pointer in 250 consecutive regular season games.
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.
In 2023, Stephen Curry led the NBA in jersey sales for five cumulative years, reflecting his immense popularity and influence.
In 2023, Stephen Curry opposed the development of multi-family housing in Atherton, California, citing safety and privacy concerns for his family.
On January 27, 2024, Stephen Curry scored 46 points with nine three-pointers in a double-overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
In February 2024, Curry had 21 fourth-quarter points.
On August 30, 2024, Stephen Curry signed a one-year, $62.6 million contract extension with the Warriors, becoming the first NBA player to earn $60 million in a single season.
On November 10, 2024, Stephen Curry scored 36 points with seven assists in a road victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
On December 25, 2024, Stephen Curry had a season-high 38-point, 6-assist performance in a loss against the Los Angeles Lakers, tying a Christmas day record with eight three-pointers.
In 2024, Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha welcomed their second son, completing their family.
In 2024, Stephen Curry endorsed Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee and an avid Warriors fan, for the United States presidential election.
In 2024, Stephen Curry won a gold medal at the Summer Olympics as part of the U.S. national team.
On January 2, 2025, Stephen Curry recorded 30 points, 10 assists, and shot 8-of-8 from beyond the arc in a win against the Philadelphia 76ers, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve this stat line.
On February 8, 2025, Stephen Curry scored 34 points with eight made three-pointers in a road win against the Chicago Bulls, including 24 points in the third quarter.