Stephen Curry's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Stephen Curry.

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

February 1961: Season Finale Record

On April 14, Stephen 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.

1963: Chamberlain had five triple-doubles

In 2013-14, Curry finished the regular season tied for second in the NBA in triple-doubles with four, the most by a Warrior in a single season since Chamberlain had five in 1963-64.

1966: Philadelphia 76ers record

In 2016 the Warriors entered the All-Star break with the best record through 52 games in NBA history, one win better than the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls and 1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers.

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.

1975: Warriors First Championship Since 1975

In 2014–15, Stephen Curry led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975.

1977: Warriors single-season record

In 2010–11, 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.

January 1981: Bernard King wins Western Conference Player of the Month

In January 1981, Bernard King won the Western Conference Player of the Month award.

January 1989: Chris Mullin wins Western Conference Player of the Month

In January 1989, Chris Mullin won the Western Conference Player of the Month award.

1989: Michael Jordan scores 118 points in his team's first three games

In 1989-90 Michael Jordan scored 118 points in his team's first three games.

November 1990: Chris Mullin wins Western Conference Player of the Month

In November 1990, Chris Mullin won the Western Conference Player of the Month award.

1993: Last Warriors player named to All-NBA First or Second Team

In 1993-94, Curry became the first Warriors player named to the All-NBA First or Second Team since 1993-94.

1995: Bulls win better than the Philadelphia 76ers

In 2016 the Warriors entered the All-Star break with the best record through 52 games in NBA history, one win better than the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls and 1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers.

1995: Warriors surpass Chicago Bulls

In 2016, 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.

1995: Latrell Sprewell named All-Star starter

In February 2013-14, Curry made his first All-Star appearance, becoming the Warriors' first All-Star starter since Latrell Sprewell in 1995.

1995: Curry Breaks Three-Point Record

In October 2018, Stephen Curry made at least 5 three-pointers in the first seven games of the season, breaking George McCloud's record of six games in a row during the 1995-96 season.

1996: Warriors tie the 1996 Bulls

In 2016, Curry scored 37 points in a 92–86 win, not only tying the 1996 Bulls, but snapping San Antonio's undefeated home streak and also ending a long losing streak in AT&T Center.

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.

2001: NBA All-Rookie First Team

During 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.

2001: Ray Allen leads the league in three-pointers

In 2001-02, Ray Allen led the league in three-pointers.

2002: Ray Allen leads the league in three-pointers

In 2002-03, Ray Allen led the league in three-pointers.

2003: Curry Scored 30-plus Points Eight Times

During 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.

2004: Steve Nash wins award

With the conclusion of the regular season in 2016, Curry was 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.

2005: Ray Allen sets single-season three-point record

In 2005-2006 Ray Allen set a single-season three-point record with 269 three-pointers.

2005: Steve Nash wins award

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: Curry wins silver medal at FIBA Under-19 World Championship

In 2007, Stephen Curry participated in the FIBA Under-19 World Championship, where he helped Team USA secure the silver medal. He averaged 9.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 2.8 steals per game during the tournament.

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: LeBron James and Dwyane Wade record three 50-point games

In 2008-2009, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade recorded three 50-point games.

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 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.

2010: Curry wins gold at FIBA World Championship

In 2010, Stephen Curry played limited minutes for the United States at the 2010 FIBA World Championship, where the team won the gold medal in an undefeated tournament. This marked a significant achievement early in his international career.

February 2011: Skills Challenge Win

In February 2011, during All-Star Weekend, Stephen Curry won the Skills Challenge.

May 2011: NBA Sportsmanship Award and Ankle Surgery

In May 2011, Stephen Curry was named the recipient of the NBA Sportsmanship Award and underwent surgery on his right ankle.

2013: Curry makes first playoff appearance and sets franchise record

In 2013, Curry appeared in the playoffs for the first time in his career and set a new franchise record with 42 playoff three-pointers. He became the first player in NBA history to make at least 300 three-pointers in a single season.

2013: Curry averages career highs and leads league in three-pointers

In 2013-14, Curry averaged career highs of 24.0 points and 8.5 assists, becoming the first player in Warriors franchise history to average 24 points and eight assists in a single season. He also led the league in three-pointers made for a second consecutive season.

November 11, 2014: Curry's streak since November 11, 2014.

On November 4, 2016, Curry's NBA-record streak of 157 straight games with at least one made three-pointer was snapped after he went 0-of-10 from three-point range. He had hit a three-pointer in every regular-season game since November 11, 2014.

2014: First League MVP Award

In 2014, Curry won his first league MVP award and led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975.

2014: Curry helps Team USA win World Cup

In 2014, Stephen Curry played a larger role for the United States national team, helping them achieve another undefeated tournament at the 2014 World Cup and scoring 10 points in the final game. This demonstrated his growing importance on the international stage.

2014: Led the league in total steals

In the 2014-15 season, Stephen Curry led the league in total steals, showcasing his defensive prowess.

January 27, 2015: Warriors' home defeat

On April 1, Curry missed a three-pointer to tie the game against the Celtics with 5.3 seconds left, as the Warriors suffered their first home defeat since January 27, 2015, snapping an NBA-record 54-game winning streak in the regular season at Oracle Arena.

2015: Highest eFG% and 3P% Recorded

In 2015, Stephen Curry posted the highest effective field goal percentage (.630) and three-point percentage (.454) ever recorded in a season while averaging over 30 points per game, setting a new standard for offensive efficiency.

2015: Named League MVP

In 2015, Stephen Curry was named league MVP for the NBA season, marking a significant career milestone and recognition of his exceptional performance.

2015: Splash Brothers Break Three-Pointers Record

In the 2015 season, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, known as the Splash Brothers, broke their own record for combined three-pointers made in a season with 525, showcasing their exceptional shooting abilities.

2015: Warriors become first 73-win team in NBA history

In the Warriors' regular-season finale on April 13, 2016 against the Memphis Grizzlies, Curry scored 46 points with 10 made three-pointers, finishing with a record 402 three-pointers on the season. With a 125–104 win over the Grizzlies, 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.

2015: Curry matches Jordan's record and Warriors make NBA history

To start the 2015–16 season, Curry became the first player since Michael Jordan in 1989–90 to score 118 points in his team's first three games. The Warriors made NBA history on November 24, 2015, when they became the first team ever to start 16–0.

February 2016: Curry averages over 35 points per game

In February 2016, Curry averaged over 35 points per game, while shooting at least 50 percent from both the field and three-point range, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve this feat in a calendar month.

October 28, 2016: Curry reaches 1,600 three-pointers

On October 28, 2016, Curry hit four three-pointers against the New Orleans Pelicans to reach 1,600 for his career, becoming the 19th player to do so, as well as the fastest to reach the mark.

2016: Warriors enter All-Star break with best record in NBA history

At 48–4, the Warriors entered the 2016 All-Star break with the best record through 52 games in NBA history, one win better than the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls and 1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers.

2016: Donation of Kia Sorento to East Oakland Youth Development Center

Following his MVP award win and historic 2015–16 season, Curry donated his prize vehicle, a 2016 Kia Sorento, to the East Oakland Youth Development Center.

2016: Three-Pointers Record Broken

In 2016, Stephen Curry broke his own record for three-pointers made in a regular season, with 402.

2016: Unanimous MVP and Finals Loss

In 2016, Stephen Curry was unanimously voted MVP and led the league in scoring, while the Warriors broke the record for most wins in a regular season, but they lost the NBA Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers after leading 3-1.

2016: Curry leads Warriors to NBA Finals despite injury

In the 2016 playoffs, the Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers despite Curry's injuries. He led the Warriors to a 4–1 victory over the Trail Blazers, and helped them rally to win the series 4–3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder to advance to their second straight NBA Finals.

January 6, 2017: Curry reaches 12,000-point threshold

In a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on January 6, 2017, Curry had his second 40-point game of the season and reached the 12,000-point threshold, becoming the seventh player in Warriors franchise history to score 12,000 career points.

July 1, 2017: Curry Signs Supermax Contract Extension with Warriors

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

2017: Warriors' Playoff Run and Championship

In 2017, Curry propelled the Warriors through the playoffs, overcoming a 25-point deficit against the Spurs in the Western Conference finals. He became the franchise leader in postseason points and led the Warriors to the NBA Finals for the third consecutive year, starting the playoffs 12-0. He recorded his first career postseason triple-double in Game 2 against the Cavaliers and helped the Warriors secure the championship in Game 5.

2017: Back-to-Back Title in 2017

In 2017, Stephen Curry helped the Golden State Warriors win back-to-back titles

2017: Anthony Davis sets All-Star Game Record

In the 2022 NBA All-Star Game held on February 20, Stephen Curry scored 50 points, just 2 points shy of the All-Star Game record set by Anthony Davis in 2017.

October 21, 2018: Curry Moves Past Paul Pierce on Three-Point List

On October 21, 2018, in a game against the Denver Nuggets, Stephen Curry scored 30 points and made 6 three-pointers, surpassing Paul Pierce for sixth place on the NBA's career three-point list.

2018: Consecutive Games with Three-Pointer Record

From 2018, Stephen Curry made at least one three-pointer in an NBA-record 268 consecutive games, ending in 2023.

2018: Back-to-Back Title in 2018

In 2018, Stephen Curry helped the Golden State Warriors win back-to-back titles, repeating their championship win.

2018: Voted Captain of Western Conference All-Star Team

In 2018, Stephen Curry was voted to be the captain of the Western Conference All-Star team, reflecting his immense popularity and recognition among fans.

2018: Ranked Among World's Highest-Paid Celebrities

Starting in 2018, Stephen Curry was listed among the 10 highest-paid athletes in the world by Forbes every year through 2025, acknowledging his substantial endorsement income.

November 2019: James Harden Sets Record for Three-Pointers in a Month

In April 2021, Curry broke James Harden's November 2019 NBA record for made three-pointers in a month.

2019: Warriors' Playoff Run and Finals Loss

In 2019, Curry led the Warriors through the playoffs, breaking Ray Allen's postseason three-pointer record. He averaged a series career-high 36.5 points in the conference finals and faced his brother Seth in that series. In Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Curry scored a playoff career-high 47 points, but the Warriors lost the series to the Toronto Raptors.

December 27, 2020: Curry Reaches 2,500 Career Three-Pointers

On December 27, 2020, Stephen Curry became the fastest player in NBA history to reach 2,500 career three-pointers in a game against the Chicago Bulls.

January 3, 2021: Curry Scores Career-High 62 Points

On January 3, 2021, Stephen Curry scored a career-high 62 points in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

August 6, 2021: Curry Signs Four-Year Contract Extension

On August 6, 2021, Stephen Curry signed a four-year, $215 million extension with the Warriors, making him the first player to earn $50 million in a single season and the first to sign multiple contracts of over $200 million.

October 2021: Honored as one of the league's greatest players

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, marking a significant recognition of his career achievements.

2021: Included in Sportico's Highest-Paid Athletes Ranking

Starting in 2021, Stephen Curry has been included in every annual ranking of the highest-paid athletes by Sportico.

January 21, 2022: Curry Hits First Career Buzzer-Beating Game-Winner

On January 21, 2022, Stephen Curry hit his first career buzzer-beating game-winner in a 105–103 win over the Houston Rockets, scoring 22 points and providing 12 assists.

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.

November 2, 2022: Curry logs 10th career triple-double

On November 2, 2022, Stephen Curry recorded his 10th career triple-double with 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 13 assists in a 116–109 loss against the Miami Heat, marking a significant personal achievement.

2022: Won first Finals MVP award

In 2022, Stephen Curry won his fourth NBA championship and first Finals MVP award, a defining moment in his career.

2022: Fourth Championship and Finals MVP Award

In 2022, Stephen Curry won his fourth championship and first Finals MVP award, leading the Warriors past the Boston Celtics in six games. He also became the NBA's all-time leader in three-pointers made.

2022: Curry Named All-Star Game MVP

In the 2022 NBA All-Star Game on February 20, Curry scored 50 points and set records for most three-pointers made in an All-Star quarter (6), half (8), and game (16), earning him the All-Star Game MVP award.

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.

November 1, 2023: Curry makes three-pointer in 250th consecutive game

On November 1, 2023, Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to make a three-pointer in 250 consecutive regular season games, establishing a new record for consistent long-range shooting.

2023: Named NBA Clutch Player of the Year

In 2023, Stephen Curry was named the NBA Clutch Player of the Year after leading the league in clutch points, made clutch field goals, and made clutch three-pointers, recognizing his exceptional performance in high-pressure moments.

2023: End of Consecutive Games with Three-Pointer Record

In 2023, Stephen Curry's NBA-record 268 consecutive games with at least one three-pointer streak ended.

January 27, 2024: Curry records 46 points against the Lakers

On January 27, 2024, Stephen Curry scored 46 points and made nine three-pointers in a double-overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, showcasing his scoring ability.

2024: Curry's Olympic debut and gold medal win

In 2024, Stephen Curry made his Olympic debut with the U.S. Olympic team in Paris, winning a gold medal. He led a 17-point comeback against Serbia in the semifinal, scoring 36 points and making a steal, layup, and two free throws in the final minutes. In the final game against France, Curry tallied 24 points and made four consecutive three-pointers, securing the United States' fifth-straight Olympic gold medal. He was named the 2024 USA Basketball 5-on-5 Male Athlete of the Year.

2024: Ranked Second Highest-Paid Athlete by Sportico

In 2024, Stephen Curry was rated the second highest-paid athlete of the year by Sportico, with estimated earnings of $153.8 million.

2024: Summer Olympics Gold Medal

In 2024, Stephen Curry won a gold medal at the Summer Olympics as part of the U.S. national team.

January 2, 2025: Curry achieves career-first 8-of-8 three-point shooting

On January 2, 2025, Stephen Curry scored 30 points, had 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 and surpassing Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games by a guard at age 35 or older.