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 highly decorated American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors. Considered the greatest shooter ever, he revolutionized basketball by popularizing the three-point shot. His accomplishments include four NBA championships, two regular season MVP awards, one Finals MVP award, and two 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 also won multiple gold medals representing the U.S. in international competition.

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

1963: Chamberlain's Triple-Doubles

In the 1963-64 season, Chamberlain had five triple-doubles, which was the most by a Warrior in a single season until Stephen Curry's performance in 2013-14.

1966: 76ers Record

In 2016, The Warriors had the best record through 52 games in NBA history at 48-4, which was one win better than the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls and 1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers.

1975: Warriors First Championship Since 1975

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

January 1981: Bernard King wins Player of the Month

In January 1981, Bernard King won the Western Conference Player of the Month award, marking one of the instances a Warrior received the honor.

January 1989: Chris Mullin wins Player of the Month

In January 1989, Chris Mullin won the Western Conference Player of the Month award, marking one of the instances a Warrior received the honor.

1989: Jordan's Scoring Record

In the 1989-90 season, Michael Jordan achieved a scoring record that Stephen Curry matched in 2015.

November 1990: Chris Mullin wins Player of the Month

In November 1990, Chris Mullin won the Western Conference Player of the Month award, marking one of the instances a Warrior received the honor.

1993: Warriors All-NBA Team Selection

In the 1993–94 season, a Warriors player was named to the All-NBA First or Second Team.

1995: Curry breaks George McCloud's record

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

1995: Latrell Sprewell All-Star

In 1995, Latrell Sprewell became the Warriors' first All-Star starter since 1995.

1995: Bulls Record

In 2016, The Warriors had the best record through 52 games in NBA history at 48-4, which was one win better than the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls and 1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers.

1996: Warriors Tie Bulls Record

On April 10, 2016, Curry scored 37 points against the Spurs, tying the 1996 Chicago Bulls record.

2001: Ray Allen Leads League in Three-Pointers

Ray Allen led the league in three-pointers made during the 2001-02 NBA season.

2002: Ray Allen Leads League in Three-Pointers

Ray Allen led the league in three-pointers made during the 2002-03 NBA season.

2004: Nash's MVP Award

In 2004-05, Steve Nash won the MVP award, marking one of the instances a guard received the honor before Stephen Curry.

2004: Brendan Winters' Record

In 2007, Stephen Curry broke Davidson's single-season record for three-pointers previously held by Brendan Winters from 2004–05.

2005: Ray Allen's Three-Point Record

In 2005-06, Ray Allen set a new NBA single-season three-point record with 269 three-pointers while playing for Seattle.

2005: Nash's MVP Award

In 2005-06, Steve Nash won the MVP award, marking one of the instances a guard received the honor before Stephen Curry.

February 6, 2007: Freshman Scoring Record

On February 6, 2007, Stephen Curry broke the school's 500-point freshman record against Chattanooga, eventually finishing with 730 points.

March 21, 2008: First NCAA Tournament Win

On March 21, 2008, Curry scored 40 points as Davidson defeated Gonzaga 82–76 in the first round of the NCAA tournament, marking their first tournament win since 1969.

March 31, 2008: All-America Second Team

On March 31, 2008, Stephen Curry was named to the Associated Press' All-America Second Team.

2008: James and Wade Record

In 2008-09, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade achieved a record that Stephen Curry surpassed in February 2016, becoming the first player to record at least three 50-point games since them.

2008: 2008-09 Southern Conference Championship

In 2009, Davidson won the 2008–09 Southern Conference regular season championship for the South Division, finishing 18–2 in the conference.

January 3, 2009: Surpasses 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 against Georgia Southern, surpassing John Gerdy with 2,488 career points.

2009: 2008-09 Southern Conference Championship

In 2009, Davidson won the 2008–09 Southern Conference regular season championship for the South Division, finishing 18–2 in the conference.

2010: Curry plays in 2010 FIBA World Championship

In 2010, Stephen Curry was selected to the senior squad, playing limited minutes at the 2010 FIBA World Championship as the United States won the gold medal in an undefeated tournament.

February 2011: All-Star Weekend Skills Challenge

In February 2011, Curry won the Skills Challenge during All-Star Weekend and participated in the Rookie Challenge.

May 2011: NBA Sportsmanship Award and Ankle Surgery

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

2012: Game-Winning Shots

Since the 2012-13 NBA season, Stephen Curry has made 10 game-winning shots in his career, the most by any player.

2013: Career Highs and Three-Point Leader

During the 2013–14 season, Stephen Curry averaged career highs of 24.0 points and 8.5 assists. He also led the league in three-pointers made for a second consecutive season with 261.

2013: Playoff Debut and Three-Point Record

In 2013, Stephen Curry made his playoff debut with the Warriors and set a new franchise record with 42 playoff three-pointers. He also became the first player in NBA history to make at least 300 three-pointers in a single season.

2013: Setting Three-Pointer Record

In the 2013-14 NBA season, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson (the Splash Brothers) set the record for combined three-pointers made in a season with 484.

November 11, 2014: Start of Three-Point Streak

Since November 11, 2014, Curry had hit a three-pointer in every regular-season game, which was snapped on November 4, 2016.

2014: League Leader in Steals

During the 2014-15 NBA season, Stephen Curry led the league in total steals.

2014: Curry plays in 2014 World Cup

In 2014, Stephen Curry took on a larger role with the team, helping them to another undefeated tournament at the 2014 World Cup and scoring 10 points in the final game.

2014: First MVP Award and Championship

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

January 27, 2015: Warriors Home Winning Streak

On April 1, 2016, 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 Efficiency

During the 2015-16 NBA season, Stephen Curry posted the highest eFG% (.630) and 3P% (.454) ever recorded in a season while averaging over 30 points per game.

2015: Historic Start to the Season

In 2015, Curry started the season strong, becoming the first player since Michael Jordan in 1989–90 to score 118 points in his team's first three games. The Warriors also made NBA history by starting 16–0.

2015: Breaking Three-Pointer Record

In the 2015-16 NBA season, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson (the Splash Brothers) broke their own record for combined three-pointers made in a season with 678.

2015: Unanimous MVP Selection

In the 2015-16 NBA season, Stephen Curry was named league MVP for the second time, notably becoming the first unanimous selection in league history.

2015: Warriors' Historic Season and Curry's MVP

In the 2015-16 season, the Warriors achieved a 73-9 record, surpassing the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls. Stephen Curry was named the league's first unanimous MVP.

February 2016: Curry's February Performance

In February 2016, Stephen Curry averaged over 35 points per game, while shooting at least 50% 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, Stephen Curry made four three-pointers against the New Orleans Pelicans, reaching 1,600 for his career, and becoming the fastest to reach the milestone.

2016: All-Star Weekend and Record

During the 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend, Stephen Curry participated in his third All-Star game and the Three-Point Contest. The Warriors entered the All-Star break with a 48-4 record, the best through 52 games in NBA history.

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

Following his MVP award win and historic 2015–16 season, in 2016, Stephen Curry donated his prize vehicle—a 2016 Kia Sorento—to the East Oakland Youth Development Center, a local non-profit organization near Oracle Arena.

2016: Unanimous MVP and Record-Breaking Season

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 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.

2016: Record for Three-Pointers Made in a Season

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

2016: Warriors Playoff Run

In the 2016 playoffs, Stephen Curry led the Warriors to the NBA Finals despite dealing with injuries and facing tough opponents like the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder.

January 6, 2017: Curry Reaches 12,000 Career Points

On January 6, 2017, Stephen Curry scored 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.

2017: Back-to-Back Titles

In 2017, Curry helped the Warriors win back-to-back titles.

2017: Warriors win NBA Championship

In 2017, Stephen Curry significantly contributed to the Warriors' playoff success, helping them sweep through the first two rounds. He led a comeback win against the Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. He passed Rick Barry to become the franchise's all-time postseason scoring leader. Curry led the Warriors to their third straight NBA Finals and a 12-0 playoff start. In Game 2 of the NBA Finals, he achieved his first postseason triple-double. Curry then clinched the championship for the Warriors in Game 5, securing their second title in three years.

2017: All-Star Game record in 2017

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 NBA's career three-point list

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

2018: Consecutive Games with a Three-Pointer

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

2018: Ranked Among NBA Greats

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

2018: Back-to-Back Titles

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

2018: Western Conference All-Star Captain

In 2018, Stephen Curry was voted to be the captain of the Western Conference All-Star team, reflecting his widespread popularity.

November 2019: James Harden's record

Curry broke James Harden's record of 82 three-pointers in a calendar month in November 2019.

2019: Curry leads Warriors to the Western Conference title

In 2019, Stephen Curry broke Ray Allen's record for most postseason three-pointers and helped the Warriors advance to the Western Conference Finals. He faced his brother Seth in the Finals series. Curry averaged a series career-high 36.5 points to help the Warriors sweep the Trail Blazers, becoming the sixth player in NBA history to score 35 or more in the first four games of a series. In Game 4, he and Draymond Green became the first teammates in league history to have a triple-double in the same playoff game. Curry scored a playoff career-high 47 points in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Despite his efforts, the Warriors lost the series to the Toronto Raptors in Game 6.

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

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

2020: Ranked 13th Greatest Player

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

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

On January 3, 2021, Stephen Curry scored a career-high 62 points against the Portland Trail Blazers, shooting 18-of-31.

October 2021: 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.

October 19, 2021: Curry records triple-double in season-opener

On October 19, 2021, Stephen Curry recorded his eighth career triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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.

2022: Complex Ranks Curry Among Top 10

After winning his fourth NBA championship and first Finals MVP award in 2022, Complex ranked Stephen Curry as the 10th greatest player in NBA history the following year.

2022: Fourth Championship and 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.

2022: Curry wins All-Star Game MVP

In the 2022 NBA All-Star Game on February 20, Stephen Curry scored 50 points and set records for most three-pointers made in an All-Star quarter (6), half (8), and game (16). He was named the All-Star Game MVP. On March 10, Curry scored 34 points, becoming the 49th player in NBA history to reach 20,000 points. On March 14, his 34th birthday, he scored 47 points. On March 16, Curry suffered a sprained ligament in his left foot and was ruled out indefinitely. On April 1, he was ruled out for the remainder of the regular season.

January 25, 2023: Curry Ejected and Named All-Star

On January 25, 2023, Stephen Curry was ejected from a game against the Memphis Grizzlies for throwing his mouthpiece, marking his third career ejection. He had a game-high 34 points before leaving. The next day, Curry was named a Western Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, marking his ninth overall selection.

July 2023: American Century Championship Win

In July 2023, Stephen Curry won the American Century Championship, an annual celebrity golf tournament, 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.

2023: Consecutive Games with a Three-Pointer

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

2023: NBA Clutch Player of the Year

In the 2023-24 NBA season, 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.

February 2024: Stephen Curry's career-high

Before February 2024, Stephen Curry's 21 fourth-quarter points was the highest of his career.

2024: Season Averages

By the end of the 2024-25 NBA season, Stephen Curry had career averages of 24.7 points, 6.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game.

2024: Curry makes Olympic debut

In 2024, Stephen Curry made his Olympic debut with the U.S. Olympic team in Paris. In the semifinal game against Serbia, Curry led a 17-point comeback in a 95-91 win, finishing with a tournament-high 36 points. Curry's team won the final match against France with 24 points, and he secured the United States' fifth-straight Olympic gold medal and his career-first. Curry was named to the Olympics All-Star Five team and honored as the 2024 USA Basketball 5-on-5 Male Athlete of the Year.

2024: 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 Stat Line

On January 2, 2025, Stephen Curry scored 30 points, 10 assists, and a career-first 8-of-8 shooting from beyond the arc in a 139–105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve this stat line. He also surpassed Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games by a guard at age 35 or older.