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Stephen Curry

Curry at the White House 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) 11× NBA All-Star (2014–2019, 2021–2025) 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

Wardell Stephen Curry II (born March 14, 1988), known as Steph Curry, is an American professional basketball player. He plays as a point guard for the Golden State Warriors in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Many people think he is the best shooter ever. He changed basketball by showing how important the three-point shot can be.

Curry has won four NBA championships. He has been named NBA MVP twice and NBA Finals MVP once. He also won All-Star Game MVP twice. He has led the league in scoring two times and has been an NBA All-Star eleven times. He has also won two gold medals at the FIBA World Cup and one at the 2024 Summer Olympics with the U.S. national team.

Curry played college basketball for the Davidson Wildcats. He was named Conference Player of the Year twice. He set a record for most three-pointers in a single season in college. He also led all college players in scoring during his junior year. The Warriors picked Curry seventh overall in the 2009 NBA draft.

In the 2014–15 season, Curry won his first MVP award. He led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975. The next season, he was the first player ever to be voted MVP by every single voter. He also led the league in scoring that year. The Warriors set a record with 73 wins in the regular season. They reached the 2016 NBA Finals, but lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Curry then helped the Warriors win two more championships in a row in 2017 and 2018. They also made it to the 2019 NBA Finals, but lost to the Toronto Raptors. After dealing with injuries, Curry won his fourth championship and first Finals MVP award in 2022. He led the Warriors past the Boston Celtics. In the same season, he became the NBA's all-time leader in three-pointers made.

Curry has the highest career free-throw percentage in NBA history. He has led the league in three-pointers made a record eight times. In 2016, he broke his own record for three-pointers in a regular season with 402. He also made at least one three-pointer in an NBA-record 268 games in a row.

Early Life and College Journey

Curry was born on March 14, 1988, in Akron, Ohio. His parents are Sonya and Dell Curry. Dell was also an NBA player. Steph grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, where his father played for the Charlotte Hornets. He played basketball with his younger brother, Seth, in their backyard.

The family moved to Toronto for a short time when Dell played for the Raptors. Steph played for his school team and a club team called Toronto 5–0. He played against future NBA players like Cory Joseph and Kelly Olynyk. His team won the provincial championship.

After his father retired, the family moved back to Charlotte. Steph went to Charlotte Christian School. He was named all-conference and all-state. He led his team to three conference titles. Curry wanted to play college basketball at Virginia Tech, where his dad played. But they only offered him a "walk-on" spot because he was slender. He chose to go to Davidson College instead, which had recruited him strongly.

College Basketball Highlights

Even before his first game at Davidson, coach Bob McKillop said Curry was "something special." In his second college game, he scored 32 points. He broke Davidson's freshman scoring record with 730 points. He also broke the school's record for three-pointers in a season. He led the Southern Conference in scoring.

In his freshman year, Curry was named Southern Conference Freshman of the Year. He also won the SoCon Tournament MVP award.

Sophomore Season Success

In his second year (2007–08), Curry helped Davidson achieve a 26–6 record. They also went undefeated in their conference (20–0). They made it to the 2008 NCAA tournament.

In the tournament, Curry scored 40 points against Gonzaga, leading Davidson to their first NCAA tournament win since 1969. He then scored 25 points in the second half to help Davidson beat Georgetown. Curry continued his amazing play, scoring 33 points against Wisconsin to reach the "Elite 8." He became one of only a few college players to score over 30 points in their first four NCAA tournament games.

Curry set a new NCAA record for most three-pointers in a season with 159. Davidson lost a close game to Kansas, who went on to win the championship. Curry finished the season averaging 25.9 points per game. He was named to the Associated Press' All-America Second Team.

Junior Year and NBA Draft

Curry decided to return for his junior year. He scored a career-high 44 points against Oklahoma. He also had a career-high 13 assists against Winthrop. On February 28, 2009, Curry became Davidson's all-time leading scorer. He finished with 2,488 points, passing John Gerdy.

Davidson won their conference regular season championship. In the conference tournament, Curry scored 43 points in one game. Davidson did not get a bid to the NCAA tournament. They played in the NIT tournament instead. Curry scored 32 points in a win against South Carolina.

In his final season at Davidson, Curry averaged 28.6 points, 5.6 assists, and 2.5 steals. He was the NCAA scoring champion. He was also named a first-team All-American. Curry decided to leave Davidson early to enter the 2009 NBA draft. He did finish his degree later in May 2022.

On August 31, 2022, Curry's jersey number 30 was retired by Davidson. He was also inducted into the Davidson Athletics Hall of Fame.

Professional Basketball Career

Joining the Golden State Warriors (2009–2012)

On June 25, 2009, the Golden State Warriors picked Stephen Curry as the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft. His father, Dell, actually hoped the New York Knicks would draft him. But the Warriors' coach, Don Nelson, decided to draft Curry anyway.

In his first season (2009–10), Curry played in 80 games. He averaged 17.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists. He was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month three times. He finished second for the NBA Rookie of the Year award. Curry became the first Warriors player since 2002 to be named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. He had eight games where he scored over 30 points. He also had his first "triple-double" (scoring double digits in points, rebounds, and assists) with 36 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds.

In the 2010–11 season, Curry averaged 18.6 points and 5.8 assists. He set a new Warriors record for free throw percentage at .934. He also led the NBA in free throw percentage. In February 2011, Curry won the Skills Challenge during All-Star Weekend. He later had surgery on his right ankle.

The 2011–12 season was shorter due to a lockout. Curry played in only 26 games because of ankle and foot injuries. He missed the last 28 games and had another ankle surgery. The Warriors almost traded Curry because of his injuries. But they traded Monta Ellis instead, which gave Curry a chance to become the team's main player.

Becoming an All-Star (2012–2014)

Before the 2012–13 season, Curry signed a four-year contract with the Warriors. Many people thought this was risky because of his past injuries. During this time, Curry and his teammate Klay Thompson became known as the "Splash Brothers" for their amazing three-point shooting.

In 2012–13, Curry averaged 22.9 points and 6.9 assists. He set a new NBA record with 272 three-pointers in a single season. On February 25, Curry scored a career-high 54 points against the New York Knicks. He also made 11 three-pointers in that game, a franchise record. This game is often seen as a turning point in his career.

In 2013, Curry played in the playoffs for the first time. He averaged 23.4 points and 8.1 assists. He set a new Warriors playoff record with 42 three-pointers. He became the first player in NBA history to make at least 300 three-pointers in a single season (regular season and playoffs combined).

In 2013–14, Curry averaged career highs of 24.0 points and 8.5 assists. He was the first Warriors player to average 24 points and 8 assists in a season. He led the league in three-pointers made for the second year in a row. In February, he made his first All-Star appearance. He scored a season-high 47 points in one game.

First NBA Championship and MVP Award (2014–2015)

Before the 2014–15 season, the Warriors hired Steve Kerr as their new coach. Kerr changed the team's style, playing faster and giving Curry more freedom to shoot. This helped the team become a championship contender. On February 4, Curry scored a season-high 51 points against the Dallas Mavericks.

Curry was the top vote-getter for the All-Star Game. He also won the Three-Point Contest. On April 9, he broke his own record for most three-pointers made in a season. The Warriors finished the year with 67 wins. Curry was voted the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP). He averaged 23.8 points, 7.7 assists, and 2 steals per game.

In the playoffs, Curry made a playoff career-high 8 three-pointers in one game. He broke the NBA record for most three-pointers made in a single postseason. The Warriors beat the Rockets to reach the NBA Finals. Curry helped the Warriors win their first championship in 40 years. He averaged 26 points and 6.3 assists in the Finals.

Unanimous MVP and Record-Breaking Season (2015–2016)

To start the 2015–16 season, Curry scored 118 points in his team's first three games. This included a season-high 53 points against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Warriors made NBA history by starting the season 16–0. They then improved to 24–0.

On December 28, Curry had his sixth career triple-double with 23 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. On January 22, he had his second triple-double of the season. He made eight three-pointers in that game, becoming the first player to make 200 three-pointers in four straight seasons. On February 3, he made 11 three-pointers and scored 51 points against the Washington Wizards.

Curry competed in his third All-Star game. He also took part in the Three-Point Contest, but lost to his teammate Klay Thompson. On February 25, Curry scored 51 points again. He broke Kyle Korver's record of 127 straight games with a made three-pointer. Two days later, Curry scored 46 points and made a game-winning shot from 38 feet against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He tied the record for most three-pointers in a single game (12). He also broke his own NBA record for made three-pointers in a season.

On March 7, Curry scored 41 points and became the first player in NBA history to make 300 regular-season three-pointers. On April 13, Curry scored 46 points with 10 three-pointers. He finished the season with a record 402 three-pointers. The Warriors won 73 games that season, breaking the record for most wins in NBA history.

Curry became the seventh player in NBA history to join the "50–40–90 club" (shooting 50% from the field, 40% from three-point range, and 90% from the free-throw line). He was the first to do this while averaging over 30 points per game. Curry led the league in scoring (30.1 points per game), steals (2.14), and free throw percentage (.908). For his amazing season, Curry was named the league's first ever unanimous MVP.

In the 2016 playoffs, Curry got injured and missed some games. He returned in Game 4 of the second round and scored 40 points, including an NBA record 17 points in overtime. The Warriors won that series and then came back from a 3–1 deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder. They advanced to their second straight NBA Finals.

In the Finals, Curry broke Danny Green's record for most three-pointers made in a Finals series. However, the Warriors lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games, even though they were up 3–1.

Winning Back-to-Back Championships (2016–2018)

On October 28, 2016, Curry made four three-pointers to reach 1,600 for his career. On November 4, his NBA-record streak of 157 straight games with at least one three-pointer ended. Three days later, he made 13 three-pointers against New Orleans, setting a new NBA record for most three-pointers in a regular-season game. He scored 46 points in that game.

On December 30, Curry passed Purvis Short to become seventh on the Warriors' all-time scoring list. On January 6, 2017, he scored 40 points and reached 12,000 career points. On January 19, Curry was named an All-Star starter. On February 2, he made his 200th three-pointer of the season. This made him the first player in NBA history to have 200 or more three-pointers in five seasons in a row.

Curry helped the Warriors sweep the first two rounds of the playoffs. In Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, Curry scored 40 points. He helped the Warriors come back from a 25-point deficit to win. In Game 3, Curry scored 21 points and became the Warriors' all-time leader in playoff points. The Warriors won their first 12 playoff games, a league record. They reached the NBA Finals for the third year in a row.

In Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals, Curry had his first playoff triple-double with 32 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds. The Warriors won the series and the championship in Game 5. Curry scored 34 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds in that game. Golden State won its second title in three years.

On July 1, 2017, Curry signed a five-year, $201 million contract extension. This made him the first NBA player to sign a "supermax" contract worth over $200 million. On December 4, Curry made 5 three-pointers to become the fastest player in NBA history to reach 2,000 career three-pointers. He did it in 597 games, much faster than the previous record holder, Ray Allen.

On January 25, 2018, Curry scored 25 points. He became the fifth player in Warriors history to score 14,000 points. On January 27, he scored 49 points against the Boston Celtics. On March 2, Curry made his 200th three-point field goal of the season. This made him the first player in NBA history with at least 200 three-pointers in six seasons.

On March 23, Curry injured his left knee and missed almost six weeks. He returned in Game 2 of the playoffs. In Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, Curry scored 35 points. The Warriors won by 41 points, their largest playoff victory ever. In Game 7, Curry had 27 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds. The Warriors beat the Rockets to reach their fourth straight NBA Finals.

In Game 2 of the 2018 NBA Finals, Curry made a Finals-record 9 three-pointers and scored 33 points. In Game 4, Curry led all scorers with 37 points. The Warriors won their second straight championship by sweeping the Cavaliers. Many people thought he should have won Finals MVP. Curry said that winning three titles was more important to him.

Fifth Straight NBA Finals Appearance (2018–2019)

On October 21, 2018, Curry passed Paul Pierce for sixth place on the NBA's career three-point list. Three days later, he scored 51 points with 11 three-pointers in only three quarters against the Washington Wizards. He made 10 or more three-pointers for the 10th time in his career. On October 28, he made at least 5 three-pointers in seven straight games, breaking a record.

On November 8, Curry left a game with a groin injury. He missed 11 games. On December 17, he scored 20 points and became the fifth player in Warriors history to score 15,000 points. On December 23, he scored 42 points and made a game-winning layup against the Los Angeles Clippers. On January 11, 2019, Curry made 5 three-pointers to move into third place all-time in NBA history. Two days later, he scored 48 points and made 11 three-pointers. On January 16, he became the first player in NBA history to make eight or more three-pointers in three straight games.

The Warriors entered the playoffs as the top team in the Western Conference. In Game 1 of the playoffs, Curry scored 38 points and made 8 three-pointers. This gave him the most three-pointers in playoff history, passing Ray Allen. He also had a playoff career-high 15 rebounds. In Game 6 of the second round, Curry scored 33 points in the second half to help the Warriors beat the Houston Rockets.

In Game 1 of the conference finals, Curry made 9 three-pointers and scored 36 points. He faced his brother Seth in this series, making them the first brothers to play against each other in an NBA playoff series. Curry averaged a career-high 36.5 points in that series. He helped the Warriors sweep the Trail Blazers. In Game 4, he had 37 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists, getting a triple-double.

In Game 3 of the 2019 NBA Finals, Curry scored a playoff career-high 47 points. In Game 5, he scored 31 points to help the Warriors avoid elimination. In Game 6, Curry scored 21 points, but the Warriors lost the game and the series to the Toronto Raptors.

Injury and Comeback (2019–2021)

In the 2019–20 season, Curry was expected to score more points because Klay Thompson was injured and Kevin Durant had left the team. On October 30, 2019, Curry broke his left hand and needed surgery. He was out for at least three months. On March 5, 2020, Curry returned to play.

On December 27, 2020, Curry scored 36 points. He became the fastest player in NBA history to reach 2,500 career three-pointers. On January 3, 2021, Curry scored a career-high 62 points in a win against the Portland Trail Blazers. On January 23, he passed Reggie Miller to move to second place on the NBA's career three-pointers list. At the 2021 All-Star Game, he won his second Three-Point Contest. On March 15, Curry passed Guy Rodgers to become the Warriors' all-time leader in career assists.

On April 12, Curry scored 53 points. He passed Wilt Chamberlain to become the Warriors' all-time leading scorer. He scored at least 30 points in 11 games in a row in April, breaking Kobe Bryant's record for players age 33 or older. He also made 78 three-pointers in that time, an NBA record for 11 games. Curry finished the season as the scoring champion with 32.0 points per game. He became the fourth player in NBA history to win multiple championships, MVP awards, and scoring titles.

All-Time 3-Point Record and Fourth Championship (2021–2022)

On August 6, 2021, Curry signed a four-year, $215 million contract extension. This made him the first player to earn $50 million in a single season. On November 8, Curry scored 50 points and had 10 assists. He became the oldest player in history to achieve this. On December 14, 2021, at Madison Square Garden, Curry made his 2,974th career three-pointer. He passed Ray Allen to become the NBA's all-time three-point scoring leader.

In the 2022 NBA All-Star Game on February 20, Curry scored 50 points. He set records for most three-pointers made in an All-Star quarter, half, and game. He was named the All-Star Game MVP. On March 10, Curry scored 34 points. He became the 49th player in NBA history to reach 20,000 points. On March 14, his 34th birthday, Curry scored 47 points. On March 16, Curry injured his left foot and was out for the rest of the regular season.

On May 9, in the playoffs, Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 500 career playoff three-pointers. After the Warriors won the Western Conference finals, Curry was named the first-ever Western Conference finals MVP. On June 10, in Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Finals, Curry scored 43 points and had 10 rebounds. He became the first player in Finals history to make 5+ three-pointers in four games in a row. In Game 6 of the Finals, Curry scored 34 points. He led the Warriors to a victory over the Boston Celtics. He was named the Finals MVP unanimously. He was the first player in Finals history to average at least 30 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 made three-pointers per game in a series.

Chasing Another Title (2022–2023)

On November 2, 2022, Curry had his 10th career triple-double. On November 7, he scored 47 points with no turnovers. On November 11, Curry scored 40 points. He became the first player in NBA history to record at least 40 points, 5 three-pointers, and shoot over .650 from the field in two games in a row. On November 20, Curry had a season-high 15 assists. Curry, Klay Thompson, and Andrew Wiggins made 23 three-pointers together, an NBA record for a trio.

On January 25, 2023, Curry was ejected from a game for throwing his mouthpiece. The next day, he was named a starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, his ninth selection. On January 30, Curry scored 38 points and had 12 assists. He also passed Wilt Chamberlain for the most field goals made in Warriors franchise history. On March 15, Curry scored 50 points. He became the first player in NBA history to score at least 10,000 career points from three-pointers.

In Game 7 of the playoffs against the Sacramento Kings, Curry scored a playoff career-high 50 points. He was the first player to score 50 points in a Game 7. He also became the first player in playoff history to score at least 20 points from behind the arc and in the paint in the same game. The Warriors were eliminated in six games by the Los Angeles Lakers.

Clutch Player of the Year (2023–2024)

Curry became the longest-tenured NBA player with his current team. On November 1, 2023, he became the first player in NBA history to make a three-pointer in 250 regular season games in a row. On December 16, Curry scored 37 points. He became the first player in NBA history to make over 3,500 career three-pointers.

On January 27, 2024, Curry scored 46 points and made nine three-pointers in a double-overtime loss. On February 1, Curry was named to his tenth All-Star Game. On February 3, Curry scored a season-high 60 points. He joined Kobe Bryant as the only players to score 60 points at age 35 or older. He also joined Damian Lillard and Karl-Anthony Towns as the only players to score at least 60 points and 10 three-pointers in a regular season game. On February 10, Curry made a game-winning three-pointer against the Phoenix Suns.

On April 25, Curry was named the NBA Clutch Player of the Year. He led the league in points scored in "clutch" moments (the last five minutes of close games).

Second All-Star Game MVP and 4K 3-Point Club (2024–2025)

On August 30, 2024, Curry signed a one-year, $62.6 million contract extension. This made him the first NBA player to earn $60 million in a single season. He also joined LeBron James and Kevin Durant as the only players to earn over $500 million in their careers.

On January 2, 2025, Curry scored 30 points and had 10 assists. He made all 8 of his three-point attempts, a first in NBA history for that stat line. He also passed Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games by a guard at age 35 or older. On January 25, Curry was named an All-Star starter for the eleventh time.

On February 16, Curry won his second All-Star MVP award. He joined LeBron James, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan as the only players to win at least two league MVP awards, two All-Star MVP awards, and a Finals MVP award. On February 27, Curry scored 56 points with 12 three-pointers. He tied Klay Thompson's record for most games with at least 12 three-pointers.

On March 6, Curry scored 40 points and made a game-winning shot from half-court. Two days later, he scored 32 points and reached 25,000 career points. On March 13, Curry made his 4,000th career three-pointer. He became the first player in NBA history to reach this milestone. On April 1, Curry scored 52 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals, and 12 three-pointers. He was the first player in NBA history to have at least 50 points, 10 three-pointers, and 5 steals in a game. On April 29, Curry was named the Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year award winner.

In the 2025 playoffs, Curry passed Tony Parker for 10th on the NBA's all-time playoff scoring list. The Warriors eliminated the Rockets in the first round. In the next series, Curry injured his hamstring and the Warriors were eliminated.

National Team Career

Curry first played for the U.S. national team at the 2007 FIBA Under-19 World Championship. They won the silver medal.

In 2010, Curry played limited minutes for the senior team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship. The United States won the gold medal without losing a game. In 2012, Curry was not chosen for the U.S. Olympic team. This made him want to improve his game. In 2014, he had a bigger role with the team. They won another gold medal at the 2014 World Cup. In 2016, Curry decided not to play in the 2016 Summer Olympics due to ankle and knee problems.

Curry made his Olympic debut with the 2024 U.S. Olympic team in Paris. In a close semifinal game against Serbia, Curry led a 17-point comeback. He scored 36 points and made 9 three-pointers. His 36 points were the second-most ever scored by an American in an Olympic game. He also set an Olympic record for most three-pointers in a knockout game. In the final game against France, Curry scored 24 points and made 8 three-pointers. He made four three-pointers in the last three minutes to help the U.S. win its fifth straight Olympic gold medal. Curry's game-winning three-pointer was called the "Golden Dagger." He was the team's leading scorer in the tournament. He was also named the 2024 USA Basketball 5-on-5 Male Athlete of the Year.

Player Profile

Curry is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds. He plays mostly as a point guard, but he also shoots like an elite shooting guard. He averages 24.7 points, 6.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game in his career. His career free throw percentage of .911 is the highest in NBA history. He has led the league in free throw percentage five times. He has been named league MVP twice, including the first unanimous selection ever in 2016.

Curry is famous for his three-point shooting, athleticism, and play-making. He can shoot from anywhere on the court, even near half-court. His unique jump shot is very quick, making it hard to block. He can adjust his shot and balance to make difficult shots. Because of his great shooting and ball-handling, he is sometimes called "Chef Curry." He and former teammate Klay Thompson are known as the "Splash Brothers" for their shooting. They set records for combined three-pointers made in a season. Curry also puts pressure on defenses with his long-range shooting. He is a "clutch" scorer, meaning he plays his best in important moments and often makes game-winning shots. He has made 10 game-winning shots in his career. He was named the NBA Clutch Player of the Year in 2024.

His career three-point field goal percentage is .423, which is one of the highest in NBA history. In 2015–16, Curry had the highest shooting percentages ever for a player averaging over 30 points per game. He holds four of the top five seasons for most three-pointers made, including his NBA record of 402 in 2015–16. He has led the league in three-pointers a record eight times. He is also the fastest player to make 2,000 career three-pointers.

Curry's scoring ability creates a "gravity" effect. This means opposing defenders often have to guard him very closely, even with two players. This creates openings for his teammates to score. When Curry is on the court, the Warriors' offense is faster and involves more passing.

Some experts have praised Curry's defense, saying it is better than people think. He led the league in total steals in 2014–15 and in steals per game in 2015–16.

Legacy and Impact

Curry is often seen as the greatest shooter and one of the greatest players in NBA history. He changed basketball by making the three-point shot a key part of the game. Some analysts call him "the Michael Jordan of the three-point era." They say he did for the three-point shot what Jordan did for the slam dunk. This new era is sometimes called "the Steph Effect." Curry is also compared to Magic Johnson as one of the greatest point guards ever, because of their impact on the game and their skills.

Curry is considered the face of the Warriors dynasty. He helped change basketball strategy to focus more on three-point shooting. His influence has made teams play a "pace and space" style. Young players now try to shoot like Curry. He often takes shots from 30 to 35 feet away and makes them about 54 percent of the time. The league average from that distance is much lower. His ability to make these shots comes from his great ball-handling skills and quick release.

In October 2021, Curry was named one of the league's greatest players of all time as a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. After winning his fourth NBA championship and first Finals MVP award in 2022, Complex ranked Curry as the 10th greatest player in NBA history.

Off the Court

Personal Life

On July 30, 2011, Curry married Ayesha Alexander. They met at church when they were teenagers. They have two daughters born in 2012 and 2015, and two sons born in 2018 and 2024.

Curry's younger brother, Seth, is also a professional basketball player. His younger sister, Sydel, played college volleyball. His god-sister is Cameron Brink, a WNBA player.

Curry is a Pentecostal Christian and often talks about his faith. He has said that he plays for God. On some of his shoes, there is a message "4:13," which refers to a Bible verse. Curry also has a tattoo of a Bible verse in Hebrew on his wrist.

Curry has a vision condition called keratoconus and wears contact lenses. He loves to play golf and has played with Barack Obama. In July 2023, Curry won the American Century Championship, a celebrity golf tournament. He even made a hole-in-one during the tournament.

In August 2019, Curry and Howard University announced that the school would add NCAA Division I golf teams. Curry promised to fund both the men's and women's teams for six years.

Public Image and Influence

Curry is one of the most successful and famous NBA players in the world. He has been called the face of the NBA. His exciting play and ability to perform well in important moments have made him a fan favorite. His smaller size compared to other NBA players has made his success seem more achievable for younger fans.

Items related to Curry are very popular. His 2009 rookie card is one of the most expensive sports cards ever sold. Curry has led the NBA in jersey sales for five years. He is also one of the highest-paid athletes in the world because of his endorsements.

Experts say that Curry's popularity comes from the fact that anyone can try to shoot a basketball, even if they can't dunk. He shows that hard work can lead to success, no matter your size. People of all ages enjoy watching him play.

Business Ventures and Giving Back

Curry is well-known for his partnership with Under Armour. He is the main face of their shoe line and has his own brand called "Curry Brand". Sales of his shoes have a big impact on the company's stock.

In October 2018, Curry announced he was involved with the relaunch of Palm, a small mobile device. He is an investor and brand ambassador for Palm.

In 2021, Curry was a paid spokesperson for FTX, a cryptocurrency company. In November 2022, FTX went bankrupt. Curry and other spokespeople were sued for promoting unregistered investments.

Since 2018, Curry has been the CEO of Thirty Ink, a company that works to create fair opportunities for people. He is also a Global Brand Ambassador for Rakuten.

Helping Others (Philanthropy)

In 2012, Curry started donating three insecticide-treated mosquito nets for every three-pointer he made. This was for the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign to fight malaria. He visited the White House in 2015 to support President Barack Obama's malaria initiative.

In 2015, Curry wore sneakers with the name "Deah Shaddy Barakat" on them. Deah was a victim of a shooting who loved basketball and Steph Curry. Curry sent the shoes to Deah's family. After winning his MVP award in 2016, Curry donated his prize car to the East Oakland Youth Development Center, a local non-profit.

In December 2018, Curry jokingly questioned the Apollo program's Moon landing. This got a lot of attention. He partnered with Under Armour to create special shoes inspired by the comments. He auctioned the shoes on eBay for $58,100. The money was donated to support STEM education.

In July 2019, Curry and his wife started the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation in Oakland, California. By 2023, the Foundation had given out 25 million meals. They also renovated 12 play areas and invested $6 million in reading programs. The foundation has raised over $75 million to help children in Oakland. In May 2025, Curry and his wife were named among Time magazine's most influential people in philanthropy.

Production Company Work

In April 2018, Curry started his own production company called Unanimous Media. The company focuses on family-friendly content. Curry was an executive producer for the film Breakthrough and the documentary Emanuel.

Since 2019, Curry has been an executive producer and golf pro on the TV show Holey Moley. In 2020, Curry released a trailer for his show "Ultimate Home Championships" on YouTube. Unanimous Media also signed deals with Amazon's Audible and NBCUniversal. In 2020, Curry was an executive producer for an animated show called Good Times. In 2021, he was an executive producer for The Queen of Basketball, a documentary about basketball legend Lusia Harris. In 2023, Unanimous Media co-produced Stephen Curry: Underrated, a documentary about Curry's journey to NBA stardom.

Political Views

Curry and his wife supported Joe Biden for President in 2020. In December 2021, Curry supported a bill to expand voting rights. In 2023, Curry opposed a housing development near his home, citing safety and privacy concerns. Curry supported Kamala Harris for President in 2024.

Awards and Honors

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)
• 11× NBA All-Star: 2014–2019, 2021–2025
• 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
• NBA 75th Anniversary Team: 2022

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 and Achievements

NBA

• NBA record for most three-point field goals made in history (4,058)
• NBA record for highest career free throw percentage (.911, 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 (27)
• NBA record for most points scored in an overtime period (17)
• 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 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 (11)
• 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

Legend
GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field goal percentage	3P%	3-point field goal percentage	FT%	Free throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

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	26.5	.424	.393	1.000	6.0	5.6	1.4	.3	21.6

Playoffs

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2013	Golden State	12	12	41.4	.434	.396	.921	3.8	8.1	1.7	.2	23.4
2014	Golden State	7	7	42.3	.440	.386	.881	3.6	8.4	1.7	.1	23.0
2015†	Golden State	21	21	39.3	.456	.422	.835	5.0	6.4	1.9	.1	28.3
2016	Golden State	18	17	34.3	.438	.404	.916	5.5	5.2	1.4	.3	25.1
2017†	Golden State	17	17	35.3	.484	.419	.904	6.2	6.7	2.0	.2	28.1
2018†	Golden State	15	14	37.0	.451	.395	.957	6.1	5.4	1.7	.7	25.5
2019	Golden State	22	22	38.5	.441	.377	.943	6.0	5.7	1.1	.2	28.2
2022†	Golden State	22	18	34.7	.459	.397	.829	5.2	5.9	1.3	.4	27.4
2023	Golden State	13	13	37.9	.466	.363	.845	5.2	6.1	1.0	.5	30.5
2025	Golden State	8	8	35.1	.477	.400	.893	5.3	5.1	1.0	.8	22.6
Career		155	149	37.2	.454	.397	.889	5.3	6.1	1.5	.3	26.8

College

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2006–07	Davidson	34	33	30.9	.463	.408	.855	4.6	2.8	1.8	.2	21.5
2007–08	Davidson	36	36	33.1	.483	.439	.894	4.6	2.9	2.0	.4	25.9
2008–09	Davidson	34	34	33.7	.454	.387	.876	4.4	5.6	2.5	.2	28.6*
Career		104	103	32.6	.467	.412	.876	4.5	3.7	2.1	.3	25.3

Interesting Facts About Stephen Curry

• Curry has the highest career free-throw percentage in NBA history (91.0%).
• In 2013, he set an NBA record for three-pointers in a season with 272. He broke that record again in 2015 (286) and 2016 (402).
• People sometimes call him the "Baby-Faced Assassin." This nickname came from his college days because of his great shooting and ball-handling skills.
• Curry wears contact lenses to help him see better.
• He also loves to play golf.

Stephen Curry Quotes

• "Success comes after you conquer your biggest obstacles and hurdles."
• "If you don't fall how are you going to know what getting up is like."
• "Success is not an accident, success is actually a choice."
• "What I tell people is be the best version of yourself in anything that you do. You don't have to live anybody else's story."

Images for kids

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  Curry at the White House in 2023

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  Curry at the 2008 NCAA tournament

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  Curry defending against Allen Iverson in 2009

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  Curry shooting in March 2011

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  Curry in April 2014

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  Curry trying to pass while being guarded by John Wall and Nenê. He averaged 7.7 assists per game in the 2014–15 season.

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  Curry dribbling in February 2016.

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  Curry shooting over Marcin Gortat in February 2017.

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  Curry warming up before a game in November 2017.

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

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  Curry in February 2022.

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  Curry at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

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  Curry at the White House in January 2023.

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  Curry speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco 2019.

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  President Barack Obama with Curry in 2015 to launch an initiative on malaria.

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  Curry at a New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces WNBA game, wearing his Underrated-themed merchandise, in 2024.

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  Curry during his first MVP season in 2014–15.

See also

In Spanish: Stephen Curry para niños