A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Stephen Curry.
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.
1969: Davidson's Previous NCAA Tournament Win
On March 21, 2008, Curry led Davidson to their first NCAA tournament win since 1969.
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1975: Warriors' First Championship Since 1975
In 2014, Curry led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975.
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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, joining Chris Mullin as the only Warriors players to receive the honor.
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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, marking his first time receiving this honor.
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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, becoming the second Warrior to receive this honor.
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1993: All-NBA Team Selection
In 1993, the last time a Warrior was selected to the All-NBA First or Second Team before Curry's achievement.
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1994: Howard's MOP Award
Curry became the first player since Juwan Howard of Michigan in 1994 from a team not making the Final Four to be named the Most Outstanding Player of the Midwest Region of the NCAA tournament.
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2001: All-Rookie First Team Selection
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.
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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, defeating Gonzaga 82-76.
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March 31, 2008: All-America Second Team
On March 31, 2008, Curry was named to the Associated Press' All-America Second Team.
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February 2011: Skills Challenge Win
In February 2011, Curry won the Skills Challenge during All-Star Weekend.
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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.
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2014: First League MVP Award
In 2014, Curry won his first league MVP award and led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975.
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2015: Warriors Achieve 73 Wins
In 2015, the Golden State Warriors became the first 73-win team in NBA history, surpassing the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' 72-10 record, marking a historic achievement.
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2016: Unanimous MVP and Finals Loss
In 2016, Stephen Curry became the first player to be elected MVP by a unanimous vote and the Warriors broke the record for the most wins in a regular season in NBA history (73) en route to the 2016 NBA Finals, which they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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July 1, 2017: Agreed to Supermax Contract
On July 1, 2017, Stephen Curry agreed to a five-year, $201 million extension with the Warriors, marking him as the first NBA player to sign a supermax contract worth over $200 million.
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2017: Back-to-Back Titles
In 2017, Curry helped the Warriors win back-to-back titles.
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2017: Warriors Win NBA Championship
In 2017, Stephen Curry helped the Warriors clinch the NBA Championship in Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, securing their second title in three years and marking a significant achievement in his career.
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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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2018: Back-to-Back Titles
In 2018, Curry helped the Warriors win back-to-back titles.
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2018: Curry voted as captain of Western Conference All-Star team
In 2018, Stephen Curry was voted to be the captain of the Western Conference All-Star team.
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March 5, 2020: Curry Returns from Injury
On March 5, 2020, Curry returned from his hand injury against the Toronto Raptors, recording 23 points, six rebounds, and seven assists in a Warriors' loss.
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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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January 3, 2021: Career-High 62 Points
On January 3, 2021, Curry scored a career-high 62 points in a 137–122 win against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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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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January 21, 2022: First Career Buzzer-Beating Game-Winner
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 dishing out 12 assists.
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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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2022: NBA All-Star Game MVP
In the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, Curry scored 50 points and set records for most three-pointers made in an All-Star quarter, half, and game (16), earning him the All-Star Game MVP award.
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July 2023: Curry wins American Century Championship
In July 2023, Stephen Curry won the American Century Championship, an annual celebrity golf tournament held at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort in Stateline, Nevada. He shot a hole-in-one during the second round and won the tournament on the final hole with a walk-off eagle putt.
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2024: Curry Wins Olympic Gold Medal
In 2024, Curry made his Olympic debut and led the U.S. team to a gold medal, finishing the tournament as the team's leading scorer and setting a new Olympic record for three-pointers made in a final.
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2024: Gold Medal at the Summer Olympics
In 2024, Stephen Curry won a gold medal at the Summer Olympics as part of the U.S. national team.
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