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Stephen Curry

Curry in 2023
No. 30 – Golden State Warriors
Point guard
Personal information
Born	(1988-03-14) March 14, 1988 (age 37) Akron, Ohio, U.S.
High school	Charlotte Christian (Charlotte, North Carolina)
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
College	Davidson (2006–2009)
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
Selected by the Golden State Warriors
Pro career	2009–present
League	NBA
Career history
2009–present	Golden State Warriors
Career highlights and awards
4× NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022) NBA Finals MVP (2022) 2× NBA Most Valuable Player (2015, 2016) 12× NBA All-Star (2014–2019, 2021–2026) 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2022, 2025) 4× All-NBA First Team (2015, 2016, 2019, 2021) 5× All-NBA Second Team (2014, 2017, 2022, 2023, 2025) 2× All-NBA Third Team (2018, 2024) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2010) 2× NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2015, 2021) 2× NBA scoring champion (2016, 2021) NBA steals leader (2016) NBA 75th Anniversary Team AP Athlete of the Year (2015) 2× Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2018, 2022) USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2024) Consensus first-team All-American (2009) Consensus second-team All-American (2008) NCAA scoring champion (2009) 2× SoCon Player of the Year (2008, 2009) 3× First-team All-SoCon (2007–2009) No. 30 retired by Davidson Wildcats
Medals Men's basketball Representing the  United States Olympic Games Gold 2024 Paris Team FIBA World Cup Gold 2010 Turkey Team Gold 2014 Spain Team FIBA U-19 World Cup Silver 2007 Serbia Team

Stephen Curry (born March 14, 1988) is an amazing American professional basketball player. He plays for the Golden State Warriors in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Many people call him "Steph Curry" or "Chef Curry." He is known as the greatest shooter in basketball history. He changed the game by making the three-point shot super popular.

Steph Curry has won four NBA championships. He was named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) twice. He also won the NBA Finals MVP once. He has been an NBA All-Star twelve times. He also won two gold medals with the U.S. national team. These wins were at the FIBA World Cup and the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Before the NBA, Curry played college for the Davidson Wildcats. He was a top scorer there. The Warriors picked him seventh in the 2009 NBA draft. He quickly became a star. In 2016, he was the first player ever to be voted MVP by everyone! He also set a record for most three-pointers in a season with 402. He holds the record for the most three-pointers made in NBA history.

Growing Up and Starting Basketball

Stephen Curry was born on March 14, 1988, in Akron, Ohio. His dad, Dell Curry, was also a professional basketball player. His mom, Sonya Curry, is a teacher and writer. Steph grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is where his dad played for the Charlotte Hornets.

Steph and his younger brother, Seth Curry, played basketball in their backyard. The family lived in Toronto, Canada, for a short time. There, Steph played for a school team that had a perfect season. He also played for a club team called Toronto 5–0. They won a big championship!

After his dad retired, the family moved back to Charlotte. Steph went to Charlotte Christian School. He helped his team win three conference titles. Steph wanted to play college basketball at Virginia Tech. But they only offered him a "walk-on" spot. This meant he wouldn't get a scholarship right away. He was also a bit smaller than other players. So, he chose to go to Davidson College instead. They really wanted him to play for them.

College Basketball Journey

Freshman Year: A Strong Start

Even before Steph played his first game, his coach knew he was special. In his second college game, he scored 32 points! He quickly broke school records for points and three-pointers as a freshman. He led his conference in scoring, averaging 21.5 points per game. His team, the Davidson Wildcats, had a great record of 29 wins and 5 losses. Steph even broke the NCAA record for most three-pointers by a freshman. He was named Freshman of the Year for his conference.

Sophomore Year: NCAA Tournament Star

Curry playing in the 2008 NCAA tournament.

In his second year, Steph led his team to a perfect 20–0 record in their conference. They made it to the NCAA tournament. Steph became a national sensation during this tournament. He scored 40 points in one game and 33 points in another. He helped Davidson reach the "Elite 8," which is the top eight teams. He also broke the NCAA record for most three-pointers in a season. Steph was named an All-American player.

Junior Year: Top College Scorer

Steph decided to return for his junior year. He scored a career-high 44 points in one game. He also had a career-high 13 assists in another. He became Davidson's all-time leading scorer. He finished his junior year as the NCAA scoring champion. He was named a first-team All-American. After this amazing season, Steph decided to enter the NBA draft. He later finished his college degree in Sociology in 2022. Davidson College retired his jersey number 30.

Professional Basketball Career

Joining the Golden State Warriors

Curry defending against Allen Iverson in 2009.

On June 25, 2009, Steph Curry was picked seventh in the 2009 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors. His dad actually hoped he would go to the New York Knicks. But the Warriors' coach, Don Nelson, saw something special in Steph. He drafted him anyway.

Early Years and First All-Star Game

In his first season, Steph played in 80 games. He averaged 17.5 points and 5.9 assists. He was second for the NBA Rookie of the Year award. He also set a rookie record for three-pointers with 166. In his second year, he led the NBA in free throw percentage. He won the Skills Challenge during All-Star Weekend.

Steph had some ankle injuries early in his career. But the Warriors believed in him. In 2012, he signed a new contract. He and his teammate Klay Thompson became known as the "Splash Brothers" for their amazing shooting. In the 2012–13 season, Steph set a new NBA record. He made 272 three-pointers in one season. He also scored a career-high 54 points in a game. In 2014, he made his first All-Star appearance.

NBA Champion and MVP Awards

Curry attempting a pass while being guarded by John Wall and Nenê. Curry averaged 7.7 assists per game during the 2014–15 regular season, the sixth-highest in the league.

In the 2014–15 season, the Warriors got a new coach, Steve Kerr. He gave Steph more freedom to shoot. Steph scored a season-high 51 points in one game. He was the top vote-getter for the All-Star Game. He also won the Three-Point Contest. Steph broke his own record for three-pointers in a season. The Warriors won 67 games. Steph was voted the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the first time! He led the Warriors to their first championship in 40 years.

Unanimous MVP and Record-Breaking Season

Curry in February 2016.

The 2015–16 season was historic! The Warriors started with 24 wins in a row. Steph scored a season-high 53 points in one game. He became the first player to make 200 three-pointers in four straight seasons. He also broke his own record for consecutive games with a three-pointer. On February 27, 2016, he made a game-winning shot from almost half-court! He tied the record for most three-pointers in a single game with 12.

The Warriors finished the season with an NBA-record 73 wins. Steph made an incredible 402 three-pointers that season! He was named the league's first-ever unanimous MVP. This means every single person voted for him! He also led the league in scoring and steals. In the 2016 NBA Finals, the Warriors lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Winning Back-to-Back Championships

Curry shooting over Marcin Gortat in February 2017.

In the 2016–17 season, Steph broke the record for most three-pointers in a game with 13. He also became the first player to make 200 three-pointers in five straight seasons. He helped the Warriors reach the 2017 NBA Finals and win their second championship in three years!

In the 2017–18 season, Steph signed a huge contract. He became the fastest player to make 2,000 career three-pointers. He also became the first player to make 200 three-pointers in six seasons. In the 2018 NBA Finals, Steph made a Finals-record 9 three-pointers in one game. The Warriors swept the Cavaliers to win their second straight championship!

Fifth Straight NBA Finals Appearance

Curry warming up prior to a game in November 2017.

In the 2018–19 season, Steph continued to break records. He scored 51 points in just three quarters in one game. He also moved into third place all-time for made three-pointers. He helped the Warriors reach their fifth straight NBA Finals. This time, they lost to the Toronto Raptors.

Overcoming Injuries and Setting More Records

Steph faced injuries in the 2019–20 season, missing many games. But he came back strong! In 2021, he scored a career-high 62 points in a game. He also passed Wilt Chamberlain to become the Warriors' all-time leading scorer. He won his second scoring title that season.

All-Time Three-Point King and Fourth Championship

Curry attempting a 3-pointer during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.

In 2021, Steph signed another big contract. On December 14, 2021, he made history! He broke Ray Allen's record to become the NBA's all-time leader in three-pointers made. In the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, he scored 50 points and set a record for most three-pointers in an All-Star game. He was named the All-Star Game MVP.

In the 2022 NBA Finals, Steph led the Warriors to their fourth championship! He was named the Finals MVP for the first time. He averaged amazing stats in the series.

Continuing to Shine (2022-2026)

In the 2022–23 season, Steph had his 10th career triple-double. He scored 47 points with no turnovers in another game. He also passed Wilt Chamberlain for the most field goals made in Warriors history. In the playoffs, he scored a playoff career-high 50 points in a Game 7. He became the first player to score 50 points in a Game 7.

In the 2023–24 season, Steph became the first player to make a three-pointer in 250 straight games. He also became the first player to make over 3,500 career three-pointers. He scored a season-high 60 points in a game. He was named the NBA Clutch Player of the Year for leading the league in clutch scoring.

In the 2024–25 season, Steph signed a new contract. He became the first NBA player to earn $60 million in a single season. He also joined a special group of players with over $500 million in career earnings. He won his second All-Star MVP award. On March 13, 2025, he made his 4,000th career three-pointer! He was the first player in NBA history to reach this milestone. He also passed Jerry West on the all-time scoring list. He finished the season as the league leader in free throw percentage for the fifth time. He was also named the Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year.

In the 2025–26 season, Steph continued to impress. He scored 46 points in a comeback win against the San Antonio Spurs. He also had 49 points in another game against the Spurs. He joined Michael Jordan as the only players over 37 years old to have back-to-back 45-point games. On December 25, 2025, he reached 26,000 career points.

Playing for Team USA

Curry at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Steph first played for the U.S. national team in 2007. He helped them win a silver medal. In 2010 and 2014, he won gold medals at the FIBA World Cup.

In 2024, Steph made his Olympic debut at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He had an amazing game against Serbia, scoring 36 points. He led a big comeback win. In the final game against France, he scored 24 points. He made four straight three-pointers late in the game to secure the gold medal for the U.S. team! This shot was called the "Golden Dagger." He was the team's top scorer and set an Olympic record for three-pointers in a final.

How Steph Curry Plays

Steph Curry is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds. He plays as a point guard. He is known for his incredible three-point shooting. He can shoot from almost anywhere on the court! His quick release makes his shots hard to block. People call him "Baby-Faced Assassin" and "Chef Curry."

He and his former teammate Klay Thompson are known as the "Splash Brothers." They broke records for combined three-pointers. Steph's shooting is so good that it creates a "gravity" effect. This means defenders have to guard him closely. This opens up opportunities for his teammates. He is also a "clutch" scorer. He often makes game-winning shots when it matters most. He won the NBA Clutch Player of the Year award in 2024.

Steph has the highest career free-throw percentage in NBA history. He has led the league in three-pointers made a record eight times. He is the fastest player to make 2,000 and 4,000 career three-pointers.

Steph Curry's Impact on Basketball

Many people think Steph Curry is the greatest shooter ever. He is also one of the greatest players in NBA history. He changed how basketball is played. Teams now use the three-point shot much more often. Some call him "the Michael Jordan of the three-point era."

His influence is called "the Steph Effect." Young players try to shoot like him. Steph can make shots from very far away. He does this with amazing skill and ball-handling. In 2021, Steph was named one of the NBA's 75 greatest players of all time. After winning his fourth championship in 2022, many consider him among the top players ever.

Off the Court Life

Personal Life and Family

Curry at the White House in 2023.

On July 30, 2011, Steph married his longtime girlfriend, Ayesha Alexander. They met at church when they were teenagers. They have two daughters and two sons. Steph wears contact lenses to help with his vision. His brother, Seth Curry, also plays basketball. His mom, Sonya Curry, is the godmother of basketball player Cameron Brink.

Steph is a Christian and often talks about his faith. He has a tattoo that says "love never fails" in Hebrew. He also supports a Christian sports apparel brand. Steph loves to play golf. He has played with former U.S. President Barack Obama. In 2019, he helped Howard University start men's and women's golf teams. He even won a celebrity golf tournament in 2023.

Business Ventures

Curry speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco 2019.

Steph Curry works with Under Armour. He is the face of their shoe and clothing line, the "Curry Brand." He also invested in a mobile device company called Palm. Steph is the CEO of Thirty Ink, a company that helps people through different projects. He is also a Global Brand Ambassador for Rakuten. In 2025, it was announced that Steph would open a bar called The Eighth Rule in San Francisco.

Giving Back to the Community

President Barack Obama joined by Curry in 2015 to launch the president's initiative on malaria.

In 2012, Steph started donating three mosquito nets for every three-pointer he made. This was for the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign. This campaign helps fight malaria. He even spoke at the White House about this cause.

In 2015, Steph wore special sneakers to honor a fan named Deah Shaddy Barakat. Deah loved basketball and Steph Curry. Steph later donated those shoes to Deah's family. He also donated his MVP prize car to a youth development center.

In 2018, Steph jokingly questioned the Apollo program's Moon landing. He later partnered with Under Armour to create special shoes about it. He auctioned them off to raise money for STEM education.

In 2019, Steph and his wife started the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation. This foundation helps kids in Oakland, California. It provides meals, renovates play areas, and supports reading programs. By 2023, they had provided 25 million meals. They also invested $6 million in literacy programs. In 2025, Steph and Ayesha were named among Time magazine's most influential people in philanthropy.

Creative Projects

Curry at a New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces WNBA game (speaking to Devin Booker), donning his Underrated-themed merchandise, in 2024.

In 2018, Steph started his own production company called Unanimous Media. It creates movies and TV shows for families. He was an executive producer for films like Breakthrough and Emanuel. He also worked on the TV show Holey Moley. In 2020, his company signed a deal with Amazon's Audible. He also helped produce an animated show called Good Times. In 2023, his company co-produced Stephen Curry: Underrated, a documentary about his journey to NBA stardom.

Views on Public Matters

Steph Curry and his wife supported Democratic candidate Joe Biden in the 2020 election. They also endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. In 2023, he shared his thoughts on local housing plans, focusing on safety and privacy for families.

Awards and Honors

Curry during his first MVP season in 2014–15.

NBA

• 4× NBA champion: 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022
• NBA Finals MVP: 2022
• 2× NBA Most Valuable Player: 2015, 2016
  • The only unanimous MVP selection in league history (2016)
• 12× NBA All-Star: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
• 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP: 2022, 2025
• 11× All-NBA Team selection:
  • 4× First team: 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021
  • 5× Second team: 2014, 2017, 2022, 2023, 2025
  • 2× Third team: 2018, 2024
• NBA All-Rookie First Team: 2010
• NBA Western Conference finals MVP: 2022
• NBA Clutch Player of the Year: 2024
• NBA Teammate of the Year: 2025
• NBA Sportsmanship Award: 2011
• 2× NBA Three-Point Contest champion: 2015, 2021
• NBA Skills Challenge champion: 2011
• 2× NBA scoring champion: 2016, 2021
• NBA steals leader: 2016
• 8× NBA three-point scoring leader: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2024
• 5× NBA free-throw percentage leader: 2011, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2025
• 50–40–90 club: 2016
  • The only player in league history to achieve this feat while averaging over 30 PPG
• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion: 2023
• J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award: 2023
• 2× Magic Johnson Award: 2016, 2024
• NBA Community Assist Award: (2013–14)
• NBA 75th Anniversary Team: 2021

USA Basketball

• Olympic gold medalist: 2024
• Olympics All-Star Five: 2024
• FIBA World Cup gold medalist: 2010, 2014
• FIBA U-19 World Cup silver medalist: 2007
• USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year: 2024

NCAA

• NCAA scoring champion: 2009
• 2× SoCon Player of the Year: 2008, 2009
• 2× SoCon Male Athlete of the Year: 2008, 2009
• Consensus first-team All-American: 2009
• Consensus second-team All-American: 2008
• 3× First-team All-SoCon: 2007, 2008, 2009
• SoCon Freshman of the Year: 2007
• SoCon All-Freshmen Team: 2007
• No. 30 retired by Davidson Wildcats

Halls of Fame

• Southern Conference Hall of Fame: Class of 2016
• Davidson Athletics Hall of Fame: Class of 2022

Golf

• American Century Championship: 2023
• Ambassador of Golf Award: 2023
• Charlie Sifford Award: 2024

Media

State/Local

• Section of Davidson College's John M. Belk Arena renamed "Section 30": 2017
• No. 20 retired by Charlotte Christian School: 2017
• Nine-story commemorative mural along Oakland YMCA at 2350 Broadway, Uptown Oakland: 2022
• I-77 Exit 30 renamed "The Stephen Curry Interchange": 2023
• Key to the City of San Francisco: 2013
• Key to the City of Charlotte: 2022

Records

NBA

• NBA record for most three-point field goals made in history (4,225)
• NBA record for highest career free throw percentage (.912, minimum 1,200 attempts)
• NBA record for most seasons leading the league in made three-point field goals (8)
• NBA record for most three-point field goals made in a season (402 in 2015–16)
• NBA record for most consecutive games with a made three-point field goal (268)
• NBA record for most games with 10+ made three-point field goals (28)
• NBA regular season record for highest offensive plus/minus in a season (10.35 in 2015–16)
• NBA playoffs record for most three-point field goals made in history (650)
• NBA playoffs record for most three-point field goals made in a season (98 in 2015, tied with Klay Thompson)
• NBA playoffs record for most consecutive games with a made three-point field goal (132)
• NBA playoffs record for most points scored in an overtime period (17)
• NBA Finals record for most three-point field goals made in history (152)
• NBA Finals record for most three-point field goals made in a game (9)
• NBA All-Star Game record for most three-point field goals made in history (57)
• NBA All-Star Game record for most three-point field goals made in a game (16 in 2022)

Golden State Warriors

• Franchise record for most All-Star selections in history (12)
• Franchise record for most All-NBA Team selections in history (11)
• Led the Warriors to achieve the highest regular season winning record in NBA history (73–9 in 2015–16)

USA Basketball

• Olympic record for most three-point field goals made in an elimination game (9)
• Olympic record for most three-point field goals made in a final (8)
• National record for most points scored in an Olympic elimination game (36)

NCAA

• NCAA record for most three-point field goals made in a season (162 in 2007–08, tied with Darius McGhee)
• NCAA record for most three-point field goals made per game in a sophomore season (4.5 in 2007–08)

Davidson College

Career Statistics

NBA

Regular Season

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2009–10	Golden State	80	77	36.2	.462	.437	.885	4.5	5.9	1.9	.2	17.5
2010–11	Golden State	74	74	33.6	.480	.442	.934*	3.9	5.8	1.5	.3	18.6
2011–12	Golden State	26	23	28.1	.490	.455	.809	3.4	5.3	1.5	.3	14.7
2012–13	Golden State	78	78	38.2	.451	.453	.900	4.0	6.9	1.6	.2	22.9
2013–14	Golden State	78	78	36.5	.471	.424	.885	4.3	8.5	1.6	.2	24.0
2014–15†	Golden State	80	80	32.7	.487	.443	.914*	4.3	7.7	2.0	.2	23.8
2015–16	Golden State	79	79	34.2	.504	.454	.908*	5.4	6.7	2.1*	.2	30.1*
2016–17†	Golden State	79	79	33.4	.468	.411	.898	4.5	6.6	1.8	.2	25.3
2017–18†	Golden State	51	51	32.0	.495	.423	.921*	5.1	6.1	1.6	.2	26.4
2018–19	Golden State	69	69	33.8	.472	.437	.916	5.3	5.2	1.3	.4	27.3
2019–20	Golden State	5	5	27.9	.402	.245	1.000	5.2	6.6	1.0	.4	20.8
2020–21	Golden State	63	63	34.2	.482	.421	.916	5.5	5.8	1.2	.1	32.0*
2021–22†	Golden State	64	64	34.5	.437	.380	.923	5.2	6.3	1.3	.4	25.5
2022–23	Golden State	56	56	34.7	.493	.427	.915	6.1	6.3	.9	.4	29.4
2023–24	Golden State	74	74	32.7	.450	.408	.923	4.5	5.1	.7	.4	26.4
2024–25	Golden State	70	70	32.2	.448	.397	.933*	4.4	6.0	1.1	.4	24.5
Career		1,026	1,020	34.1	.471	.423	.911	4.7	6.4	1.5	.3	24.7
All-Star		10	9	27.5	.424	.393	1.000	6.0	5.6	1.4	.3	21.6

Playoffs

College

See also

In Spanish: Stephen Curry para niños