A closer look at the lasting mark left by Stephen Curry—a timeline of influence.
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 has revolutionized the game with his prolific three-point shooting, influencing players at all levels. His accolades include four NBA championships, two NBA MVP awards, an NBA Finals MVP award, and two NBA All-Star Game MVP awards. Curry is also a two-time NBA scoring champion, an eleven-time NBA All-Star, and a ten-time All-NBA Team selection. He has won two gold medals at the FIBA World Cup and one gold medal at the Summer Olympics.
February 28, 2009: All-time Leading Scorer
On February 28, 2009, Curry became Davidson's all-time leading scorer.
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February 27, 2013: Curry's 54-Point Game Sparks Three-Point Era
On February 27, 2013, Curry's game against the New York Knicks, where he scored 54 points while making 11 three-pointers, is cited as the start of the three-point era.
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2013: NBA Record for Three-Pointers
In 2013, Curry set the NBA record for three-pointers made in a regular season with 272.
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2015: Curry gives jersey to Dražen Petrović Memorial Center
Following the 2015 NBA Finals, Stephen Curry gave Biserka Petrović one of his Finals-worn jerseys, which was reportedly added to the collection of the Dražen Petrović Memorial Center.
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2015: Surpassed Three-Pointers Record
In 2015, Curry surpassed his own NBA record for three-pointers made in a regular season with 286.
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2016: New Three-Pointers Record
In 2016, Curry again surpassed his own NBA record for three-pointers made in a regular season with 402.
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2018: CBS Sports ranked Curry at No. 19
In 2018, CBS Sports ranked Stephen Curry at No. 19 in their list of "50 greatest NBA players of all time".
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2019: Sports Illustrated feature on Curry and the Warriors
In 2019, Sports Illustrated stated that "Curry and the Warriors are a great match of player and system" and that "the entire ecosystem is predicated on the idea that a player doesn't need to dominate the ball to dominate a game. Curry took that noble idea and elevated it beyond any reasonable expectation."
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2020: ESPN ranked Curry as the 13th greatest basketball player of all time
In 2020, ESPN ranked Stephen Curry as the 13th greatest basketball player of all time, the second-highest active player behind LeBron James.
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July 2021: Curry rookie card sells for record price
In July 2021, Stephen Curry's 2009 rookie card was purchased by Alt Fund II for a record $5.9 million, becoming the most expensive basketball card ever sold.
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October 2021: Named to NBA 75th Anniversary Team
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.
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August 31, 2022: Number Retirement
On August 31, 2022, Curry's number was retired at Davidson, and he was inducted into the school's athletic hall of fame.
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2022: Fourth Championship and Finals MVP
In 2022, Curry won his fourth championship with the Warriors and first Finals MVP award, defeating the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. He also became the all-time leader in three-pointers made in NBA history.
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2022: Complex ranked Curry as the 10th greatest player in NBA history
In 2022, after winning his fourth NBA championship and first Finals MVP award, Complex ranked Stephen Curry as the 10th greatest player in NBA history the following year.
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