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 for the Golden State Warriors. He is widely considered the greatest shooter in NBA history and is credited with revolutionizing basketball by popularizing the three-point shot. Curry plays point guard and has achieved significant success and recognition for his exceptional shooting abilities.

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

1975: Warriors First Championship

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

1977: Warriors Record

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.

1994: Most Outstanding Player of the Midwest Region of the NCAA tournament

On March 31, 2008, Curry was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Midwest Region of the NCAA tournament, becoming the first player from a team not making the Final Four to do so since Juwan Howard of Michigan in 1994.

1995: Curry breaks record for consecutive games with 5 three-pointers

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

1996: NBA League Leader

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.

2000: 2000 point milestone

On January 3, 2009, Curry surpassed the 2000-point mark for his career.

2001: All-Rookie First Team Honors

In 2009-10 Curry earned All-Rookie First Team honors, becoming the first Warriors player since Jason Richardson in 2001-02 to receive this honor.

2004: Davidson's single-season record for three-pointers

In 2007 Curry broke Davidson's single-season record for three-pointers held by Brendan Winters since 2004-05.

February 6, 2007: School Freshman Record

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

March 21, 2008: First NCAA Tournament Win

On March 21, 2008, Curry scored 40 points to lead Davidson to their first NCAA tournament win since 1969 against Gonzaga, with a score of 82-76.

March 31, 2008: All-America Second Team Selection

On March 31, 2008, Curry was named to the Associated Press' All-America Second Team. He was also named the Most Outstanding Player of the Midwest Region of the NCAA tournament.

November 18, 2008: Career-High Points Against Oklahoma

On November 18, 2008, Curry scored a career-high 44 points in Davidson's 82–78 loss to Oklahoma.

2008: Southern Conference Championship

In the 2008-09 season, Davidson won the Southern Conference regular season championship for the South Division.

January 3, 2009: 2000 Point Milestone

On January 3, 2009, 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, Curry became Davidson's all-time leading scorer with 34 points in a win against Georgia Southern, surpassing John Gerdy.

2009: Consensus All-American and NBA Draft Entry

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

2009: Runner-up for Rookie of the Year

In the 2009-10 season, Curry was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for January, March, and April, finishing as the only Western Conference rookie to win the award three times. He finished runner-up for the NBA Rookie of the Year behind Tyreke Evans and was a unanimous NBA All-Rookie First Team selection.

February 2011: Skills Challenge Win

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

May 2011: NBA Sportsmanship Award

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

2014: First League MVP Award

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

2016: Unanimous MVP and Finals Loss

In 2016, Curry became the first player to be unanimously voted MVP and led the league in scoring. The Warriors broke the record for most wins in a regular season (73) but lost the NBA Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers after holding a 3-1 lead.

2016: Record for Three-Pointers Made

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

2017: Back-to-Back Titles

In 2017, Curry helped the 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, Curry's Team LeBron defeated Team Durant 163–160. 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, Stephen Curry scored 30 points and made 6 three-pointers in a loss to the Denver Nuggets, moving past Paul Pierce for sixth place on the NBA's career three-point list.

2018: Consecutive Games with Three-Pointer

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

2018: Back-to-Back Titles

In 2018, Curry helped the Warriors win back-to-back titles.

November 2019: James Harden sets NBA record for made three-pointers in a month

During April 2021, Stephen Curry broke James Harden's November 2019 NBA record for made three-pointers in a month, scoring 96.

March 5, 2020: Curry returns after injury

On March 5, 2020, Stephen Curry returned to the court against the Toronto Raptors after recovering from a broken hand injury. He recorded 23 points, six rebounds, and seven assists in a 121–113 Warriors' loss.

December 27, 2020: Curry fastest to 2,500 three-pointers

On December 27, 2020, Stephen Curry scored 36 points in a win over the Chicago Bulls, becoming the fastest player in NBA history to reach 2,500 career three-pointers.

January 3, 2021: Curry scores career-high 62 points

On January 3, 2021, Stephen Curry scored a career-high 62 points in a 137–122 win against the Portland Trail Blazers, shooting 18-of-31 from the field.

January 21, 2022: Curry hits first career buzzer-beating game-winner

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

August 31, 2022: Jersey Retirement and Hall of Fame Induction

On August 31, 2022, Curry became the first Davidson graduate to have his jersey number retired and was inducted into the Davidson Athletics Hall of Fame.

2022: Curry wins All-Star Game MVP

During the 2022 NBA All-Star Game on February 20, Stephen Curry scored 50 points and made a record 16 three-pointers, earning him the All-Star Game MVP award as Team LeBron defeated Team Durant 163–160.

2022: Fourth Championship and First Finals MVP

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