Stephen Curry's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Stephen Curry is a professional basketball player renowned as the greatest shooter in NBA history. Playing point guard for the Golden State Warriors, he's nicknamed "Chef Curry" and credited with revolutionizing basketball by popularizing the three-point shot. His influence spans all levels of the game.

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

February 1961: Rookie Season Records

On April 14, 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.

1966: 76ers' Record

In 1966-67, the Philadelphia 76ers were 47-5.

1969: Davidson's Previous NCAA Tournament Win

On March 21, 2008, Davidson achieved their first NCAA tournament win since 1969, marking a significant milestone for the program.

1975: Warriors Championship

In 2014–15, Curry won his first league MVP award and led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975.

1977: Warriors Free Throw Record

In 2010–11, Curry set a new Warriors single-season record for free throw percentage (.934), surpassing the previous mark of .924 set by Rick Barry in 1977–78.

January 1981: Bernard King's Player of the Month Award

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

January 1989: Chris Mullin's Player of the Month Award

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

1989: Michael Jordan's Scoring Start

In 1989-90, Michael Jordan started the season with 118 points in his team's first three games

November 1990: Chris Mullin's Player of the Month Award

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

1993: All-NBA Team Selection

In 1993-94, It was the first time a Golden State Warriors player made the All-NBA First or Second team

1994: Juwan Howard in 1994

On March 31, 2008, Stephen 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: Latrell Sprewell's All-Star Appearance

In 1995, Latrell Sprewell was the Golden State Warriors' first All-Star starter since Latrell Sprewell in 1995.

1995: Bulls' Record

In 1995-96, the Chicago Bulls were 47-5.

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: NBA Free Throw Percentage Leader

In 2010–11, Curry became the first Warriors player to lead the NBA in free throw percentage since Mark Price in 1996–97.

1996: Bulls' 72-10 Record

The 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' 72-10 record was surpassed by the Warriors.

2000: Surpassed 2,000-point mark

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

2001: All-Rookie First Team Honors

Curry finished runner-up for the NBA Rookie of the Year behind Tyreke Evans and 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's Three-Point Leadership

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

2002: Ray Allen's Three-Point Leadership

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

2003: Scoring Records as a Rookie

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: Brendan Winters Single-Season Record

In 2004-05, Brendan Winters set the Davidson's single-season record for three-pointers. Stephen Curry later broke this record.

2005: Ray Allen's Three-Point Record

In 2005, Ray Allen set a single-season three-point record of 269 while playing with Seattle.

February 6, 2007: School Freshman Record

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

March 21, 2008: First NCAA Tournament Win

On March 21, 2008, Stephen Curry scored 40 points, including 30 in the second half, to lead Davidson to their first NCAA tournament win since 1969, defeating Gonzaga 82–76.

March 31, 2008: All-America Second Team

On March 31, 2008, Stephen Curry was named to the Associated Press' All-America Second Team, recognizing his outstanding performance during the season.

November 18, 2008: Career High Points

On November 18, 2008, Stephen Curry scored a career-high 44 points in Davidson's game against Oklahoma. He also extended his streak of scoring at least 25 points for the seventh straight game.

2008: Conference Championship

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

January 3, 2009: 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 win against Georgia Southern, surpassing John Gerdy. He finished his career with 2,488 points.

2009: Rookie Card

In 2009, Stephen Curry had his rookie card produced. In July 2021, Curry's 2009 rookie card was purchased by Alt Fund II for a record $5.9 million, becoming the most expensive basketball card ever sold.

2009: Named Western Conference Rookie of the Month

In 2009, Stephen Curry was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for January, March, and April.

2010: Curry plays in the FIBA World Championship.

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

February 2011: NBA Skills Challenge Winner

In February 2011, Stephen Curry won the NBA Skills Challenge during All-Star Weekend, showcasing his agility and ball-handling skills.

May 2011: NBA Sportsmanship Award

In May 2011, Stephen Curry was named the recipient of the NBA Sportsmanship Award, recognizing his conduct on and off the court. He also underwent surgery on his right ankle.

2012: Carmelo Anthony's Olympic Record

In 2012, Carmelo Anthony scored 37 points against Nigeria, setting a record for most points scored by an American in an Olympic game. This record was later referenced when Stephen Curry scored 36 points in the 2024 Olympics.

2012: Game-Winning Shots

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

2013: Splash Brothers' Three-Point Record

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

November 11, 2014: Start of Three-Point Streak

On November 11, 2014, Stephen Curry started a streak of hitting a three-pointer in every regular-season game.

2014: League Leader in Steals

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

2014: Curry plays in the 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 Started

On January 27, 2015, the Warriors started a 54-game winning streak in the regular season at Oracle Arena.

2015: Record-Breaking Shooting Season

During the 2015-16 season, Stephen Curry posted the highest eFG% (.630) and 3P% (.454) ever recorded in a season while averaging over 30 points per game, and set an NBA record with 402 three-pointers.

2015: MVP Award

In 2015, Stephen Curry was named league MVP.

2015: Start of Record-Breaking Season

In 2015-16 season, Stephen Curry became the first player since Michael Jordan in 1989-90 to score 118 points in his team's first three games. The Warriors started the season with a historic 16-0 record.

2015: Splash Brothers' Three-Point Record

In the 2015-16 season, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, known as the Splash Brothers, broke their own record for combined three-pointers made in a season, reaching 678.

February 2016: Curry's Historic Shooting Month

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

October 28, 2016: Reaching 1,600 Career Three-Pointers

On October 28, 2016, Stephen 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: All-Star Weekend and Warriors' Record

During the 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend, Curry competed in 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: Curry Donates Prize Vehicle to Youth Center

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

2016: Unanimous MVP and Record-Breaking Season

In 2016, Stephen Curry became the first player to be unanimously voted MVP. That same year, the Warriors broke the record for most wins in a regular season (73) en route to the 2016 NBA Finals, where they squandered a 3–1 series lead to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2016: Record for Three-Pointers Made

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

January 6, 2017: Reaching 12,000 Career Points

In a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on January 6, 2017, Stephen 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 with Warriors

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

2017: Warriors Win 2017 NBA Championship

In 2017, Stephen Curry and the Warriors swept through the first two rounds of the playoffs. In Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs, Curry scored 40 points to help the Warriors win. They advanced to the NBA Finals for a third straight year, becoming the first team in league history to start the playoffs 12–0. Curry recorded his first career postseason triple-double in Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Curry helped the Warriors clinch the series and the championship in Game 5, claiming their second title in three years.

2017: Back-to-Back Titles

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

October 21, 2018: Curry Passes Paul Pierce on NBA's Career Three-Point List

On October 21, 2018, Stephen Curry scored 30 points and had 6 three-pointers in a loss to the Denver Nuggets, moving him past Paul Pierce for sixth place on the NBA's career three-point list.

2018: Forbes Ranking

Beginning in 2018, Stephen Curry was listed among the 10 highest-paid athletes in the world by Forbes.

2018: Consecutive Games with a Three-Pointer

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

2018: Back-to-Back Titles

In 2018, Stephen Curry helped the Warriors win back-to-back titles, continuing their dominant run.

2018: Western Conference All-Star Team Captain

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

November 2019: Curry Sets Three-Point Record

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

2019: Warriors Advance to NBA Finals

In 2019, Curry scored 38 points in Game 1 of the Warriors' first-round playoff series against the Clippers, making him the all-time postseason leader in three-pointers. In Game 1 of the conference finals, Curry matched his postseason career high with 9 three-pointers to finish with 36 points in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Curry faced his brother Seth in that Finals series, making them the first set of brothers to face each other in an NBA playoff series. In Game 3 of the 2019 Finals, Curry scored a playoff career-high 47 points. In Game 5, he helped the Warriors stave off elimination with 31 points. In Game 6, the Warriors lost the game and the series to the Toronto Raptors.

March 5, 2020: Curry Returns from Injury

On March 5, 2020, Stephen Curry returned from his hand injury against the Toronto Raptors, recording 23 points, six rebounds and seven assists in a Warriors' loss.

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, scoring 36 points in a win over 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 win against the Portland Trail Blazers.

July 2021: Record Rookie Card Sale

In July 2021, Stephen Curry's 2009 rookie card was purchased by Alt Fund II for a record $5.9 million, becoming the most expensive basketball card ever sold.

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

On August 6, 2021, Stephen Curry signed a four-year, $215 million contract extension with the Warriors, keeping him under contract through the 2025-26 season.

October 2021: NBA 75th Anniversary Team Selection

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.

2021: Sportico Ranking

Since its induction 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.

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, recognizing his contributions to the university's basketball program.

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.

2022: Complex Ranking

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, 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, surpassing Ray Allen.

2022: Curry Wins All-Star Game MVP

In the 2022 NBA All-Star Game held on February 20, Stephen Curry scored 50 points and set the record for most three-pointers made in an All-Star quarter (6), half (8), and game (16), and was named the All-Star Game MVP.

July 2023: American Century Championship Win

In July 2023, Stephen Curry won the American Century Championship, an annual celebrity golf tournament, highlighted by a hole-in-one and a walk-off eagle putt.

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

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: End of Three-Point Streak

In 2023, Stephen Curry's NBA-record 268 consecutive games with at least one three-pointer came to an end.

2023: NBA Clutch Player of the Year

In 2023-24, 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.

2024: Career Averages and Free Throw Percentage

By the end of the 2024-25 season, Stephen Curry had career averages of 24.7 points, 6.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game, and he maintained the highest free throw percentage in NBA history at .911.

2024: Sportico Ranking

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

2024: Olympic Debut and Gold Medal Win

In 2024, Stephen Curry made his Olympic debut, leading the U.S. team to a gold medal, securing his first Olympic gold medal. He was the team's leading scorer and was selected to the Olympics All-Star Five and named the 2024 USA Basketball 5-on-5 Male Athlete of the Year.

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, adding to his international achievements.

January 2, 2025: Curry Achieves Career-First 8-of-8 Three-Point Shooting

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

May 2025: Curry Named Influential Philanthropist

In May 2025, Stephen Curry and his wife were named in Time's inaugural list of the most influential people in philanthropy.

2025: Forbes Ranking

Forbes listed Stephen Curry among the 10 highest-paid athletes in the world every year between 2018 and 2025, and ranked him second in 2025 with estimated income $156 million.