Stephen Curry
Born 1988 · Age 37
American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors; widely regarded as the greatest shooter in basketball history; multi-time NBA champion, MVP, and record-holder for career three-pointers.
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Life & Career Timeline
Born in Akron, Ohio
Wardell Stephen Curry II (Steph Curry) born to Dell and Sonya Curry; family later moved and he grew up in Charlotte, NC.
Younger brother Seth Curry born
Seth Curry, who later also became an NBA player, is born.
Younger sister Sydel Curry born
Sydel Curry later played volleyball at Elon University.
Enrolled at Davidson College
Curry begins collegiate career at Davidson after standout high school play at Charlotte Christian School.
Southern Conference Freshman of the Year
Earned SoCon Freshman of the Year honors after strong freshman season at Davidson.
Set NCAA single-season 3-pointers record (162)
As a sophomore (2007–08) Curry set the NCAA single-season record for three-pointers made with 162 and led Davidson to the Elite Eight.
NCAA Tournament Elite Eight run & Midwest Regional MOP
Curry carried Davidson to the regional finals (Elite Eight) and was named Midwest Regional Most Outstanding Player.
Led NCAA Division I in scoring (28.6 PPG)
In his junior year (2008–09) Curry led the nation in scoring with 28.6 points per game before declaring for the NBA draft.
NBA rookie season (2009–10)
Began NBA career with the Warriors; averaged 17.5 PPG and finished second in Rookie of the Year voting.
Selected 7th overall in 2009 NBA Draft
Curry was chosen by the Golden State Warriors with the 7th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.
Gold medal with USA at 2010 FIBA World Championships
Named to the USA Men’s National Team that won the gold medal at the 2010 World Championships; sustained a sprained ankle in practice.
Jefferson Award for Public Service (2011)
Received the Jefferson Award for public service recognizing Curry's community contributions.
NBA Sportsmanship Award & Skills Challenge champion
Won the NBA Sportsmanship Award (2011) and the NBA Skills Challenge (2011).
Married Ayesha Alexander
Steph Curry married his college sweetheart Ayesha Alexander in Charlotte, NC.
Signed four-year contract extension with Warriors
Re-signed with Golden State on a four-year extension (text references 2012 extension).
Broke single-season 3-point record (272) and rose to stardom
In 2012–13 Curry set an NBA record at the time with 272 three-pointers made and established himself as an elite shooter.
First NBA All-Star selection
Named to his first NBA All-Star Game (2014), beginning an extended run of All-Star appearances.
Launched philanthropic work: Stephen Curry Foundation & Nothing But Nets involvement
Active in Nothing But Nets during college and later raised resources for schools through the Stephen Curry Foundation and hosted charity golf events.
Won first NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP)
Curry won the 2014–15 NBA MVP, a recognition that coincided with the Warriors winning the 2015 NBA Championship.
Won first NBA Championship (2015)
Helped the Golden State Warriors capture the 2015 NBA title — Warriors' first since 1975.
Daughter Ryan born (second daughter)
Second daughter Ryan (Biography lists July 10, 2015).
Daughter Riley born
First child, daughter Riley Curry, born July 2012 (Biography gave July 19, 2012 — corrected here to 2012).
Joined 50–40–90 club while averaging 30+ PPG
Curry joined the exclusive 50–40–90 shooting club in the 2015–16 season while averaging over 30 PPG — unique in NBA history.
Set single-season NBA record with 402 three-pointers
In the 2015–16 season Curry made 402 three-pointers, an NBA single-season record.
Warriors set NBA regular-season wins record (73–9)
Golden State Warriors posted the NBA-record 73 wins in the 2015–16 regular season; team reached 2016 Finals.
Led NBA in steals and 3-pointers (2015–16)
Curry led the league in steals (2015–16) and finished the season as the scoring leader and 3-point leader.
Time 100 Most Influential People
Named to Time magazine's 2016 list of the 100 Most Influential People.
Warriors' 73-win season highlighted Curry's global impact
Personal achievements and team's record season helped popularize the three-point shot across all levels of basketball.
Set NBA overtime scoring record (17 points in OT, Game 4, 2016 playoffs)
Curry scored 17 points in a single overtime period in the 2016 playoffs — an NBA record for an OT period.
Started multi-year consecutive games 3-point streak (began 2018 noted in sources)
Sources note a long streak (began during the 2018 timeframe) of consecutive games with at least one made 3-pointer; streak listed as record-length in later years.
Named AP Male Athlete of the Year (2015 season)
Recognized by AP as Male Athlete of the Year for the 2015 season-level achievements.
Southern Conference Hall of Fame (Class of 2016)
Inducted into the Southern Conference Hall of Fame in recognition of his Davidson career.
Unanimous MVP (first unanimous MVP in NBA history)
Curry became the first player to be named NBA MVP by unanimous vote for the 2015–16 season.
Won second NBA Championship (2017)
Helped the Warriors defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the 2017 NBA title (Warriors' second in three years).
Signed five-year, $201M maximum contract
In June 2017 Curry signed a five-year, $201 million deal (at the time the highest-paid contract in NBA history) with the Warriors.
Won third NBA Championship (2018)
Helped Warriors win the 2018 title; sustained an MCL sprain late in the 2017–18 regular season but returned in playoffs.
Named to NBA 75th Anniversary Team (later recognition)
Recognized among the greatest players in league history; included on league anniversary / decade honors across sources.
Named Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2018) and again in 2022
Curry received SI Sportsperson of the Year honors in 2018 and 2022, highlighting his on-court and cultural impact.
Multiple ESPY and media honors
By 2018 Curry had earned multiple ESPYs, SI Sportsperson of the Year (2018), and extensive media recognitions.
Founded production company Unanimous Media; Sony first-look deal
In April 2018 Unanimous Media signed a first-look film/TV deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment to develop faith-, family-, and sports-related projects.
Warriors reach 2019 NBA Finals (lost to Raptors)
Golden State made the 2019 Finals but lost in six games to the Toronto Raptors; injuries to Durant and Klay Thompson affected the team.
Broke right hand early in 2019–20 season
Curry broke his hand four games into the 2019–20 season, missing months of action and returning in early March 2020.
Scored 62 points career-high (regular season high)
Recorded career-high scoring games and notable late-career scoring surges (basketball-reference documents multiple high-scoring games).
NBA scoring champion (32.0 PPG) and 2nd scoring title
Led league in scoring for the 2020–21 season (32.0 PPG); second NBA scoring title (first was 2015–16).
Became NBA all-time leader in career three-pointers (surpassed Ray Allen)
During the 2021–22 timeframe Curry surpassed Ray Allen to become the NBA's all-time leader in three-pointers made.
Won Academy Award (as executive producer) for Best Documentary Short Film
Curry was credited as executive producer of The Queen of Basketball, which won the 2022 Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film.
Davidson Athletics Hall of Fame induction (Class of 2022)
Davidson College honored Curry by inducting him into its Athletics Hall of Fame (Class of 2022).
Won fourth NBA Championship and first NBA Finals MVP
Led the Warriors to the 2022 championship over the Boston Celtics and was named 2022 NBA Finals MVP.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion; J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award
Recognized in 2023 for philanthropy and community service (multiple civic awards in 2023).
Named Ambassador of Golf & received Ambassador of Golf Award
In February 2023 Curry was named the PGA Tour Ambassador of Golf and received related honors for advancing diversity in golf.
Multiple civic honors: I-77 Exit 30 named, Key to City of Charlotte
Honored locally: I-77 Exit 30 renamed 'The Stephen Curry Interchange' (Dec 2023) and Key to the City of Charlotte presented 2022; multiple recognitions.
Nine-story commemorative Oakland mural unveiled
A nine-story commemorative mural honoring Curry was installed along the Oakland YMCA (Uptown Oakland).
Won Olympic gold medal with Team USA (2024)
Curry helped the U.S. national team win Olympic gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics and was named to the Olympic All-Star Five.
Second son Caius born
Curry and Ayesha welcomed their son Caius in May 2024 (Biography lists May 2024).
Signed most recent contract (August 2024) — $62.6M extension
In August 2024 Curry signed a one-year extension reportedly worth $62.6 million (noted to last through 2026–27 season per source).
Estimated net worth reported at $240M (Jan 2025)
Biography.com lists Curry's estimated net worth at $240 million (January 2025).
Career statistics milestones (as of March 2025)
As of March 2025 career regular-season averages: 24.7 PPG, 6.1 APG, 4.7 RPG; career FT% .911; has led NBA in 3-pointers made a record 8 times.
Named 2025 NBA All-Star Starter
Selected as an All-Star starter for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game (one of his 11 All-Star selections).
First NBA player to reach 4,000 career three-pointers
Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 4,000 career 3-pointers (milestone reached March 13, 2025 vs Sacramento Kings).
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