How Stephen Curry Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

A closer look at the lasting mark left by Stephen Curry—a timeline of influence.

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

February 27, 2013: Start of the Three-Point Era

On February 27, 2013, Curry's game against the New York Knicks, where he made 11-of-13 shots from behind the arc and scored 54 points, is cited as the start of the three-point era, also known as "the Steph Effect" or "the NBA's Three-Point Revolution".

2018: CBS Sports Ranked Curry as No. 19

In 2018, CBS Sports ranked Curry at No. 19 in their list of "50 greatest NBA players of all time".

2019: Sports Illustrated Feature

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.

2020: ESPN Ranked Curry as the 13th Greatest

In 2020, ESPN ranked Curry as the 13th greatest basketball player of all time, the second-highest active player behind LeBron James.

October 2021: Named to NBA 75th Anniversary Team

In October 2021, Curry was honored as one of the league's greatest players of all time as a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.

August 31, 2022: 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.