Stephen Curry was born on March 14, 1988, in Akron, Ohio. His father, Dell Curry, played professional basketball in the NBA. During his youth, Curry was not heavily recruited by major universities due to his physical development and height. In 2006, he was accepted to Davidson College, where his performance attracted widespread attention. In 2008, he helped lead his team to the NCAA Final Four.

Overview of NBA Career

Early Years in the NBA (2009–2012)

Curry was selected seventh overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2009 NBA Draft. In his rookie season, he averaged 17.5 points, 5.9 assists, and 4.5 rebounds. However, he missed several games due to ankle and knee injuries.

Rise and First Major Achievements (2012–2015)

During the 2012–2013 season, Curry became the NBA player with the most three-pointers made in a single season (272). In the 2014–2015 season, the Golden State Warriors won their first NBA championship in 40 years, with Curry averaging 23.8 points, 7.7 assists, and 4.3 rebounds. He also won the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award that season.

The Historic 73–9 Season and Final Outcome (2015–2016)

In the 2015–2016 season, the Warriors set the NBA record for the best regular-season record with 73 wins. Curry broke the single-season three-point record with 402 made shots and averaged 30.1 points per game. However, they lost the NBA Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers 4–3 after holding a 3–1 series lead.

Back-to-Back Championships (2017–2018)

The Golden State Warriors won the NBA championship in both the 2017 and 2018 seasons. They defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 4–1 in the 2017 Finals and 4–0 in the 2018 Finals. Key teammates during this period included Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green.

2022: Fourth Championship and Finals MVP

In the 2022 NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics 4–2 to win their fourth championship. Curry averaged 31.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists during the series and was named NBA Finals Most Valuable Player.

Achievements and Awards (as of 2025)

• 4 NBA Championships (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022)
• 2 NBA MVP Awards (2015, 2016)
• 1 NBA Finals MVP Award (2022)
• 9 NBA All-Star selections
• 4 All-NBA First Team selections
• 4 All-NBA Second Team selections
• 1 All-NBA Third Team selection
• NBA’s all-time leader in three-pointers made (3,390 as of 2025)
• Single-season three-point record (402, 2015–2016 season)
• Highest three-point percentage in a season (45.5%, 2012–2013 season)
• NBA Three-Point Contest Champion (2015)
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2010)
• 8-time NBA Three-Point Percentage Leader (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2022)
• 7th all-time leading scorer in NBA history (31,000+ points as of 2025)
• Highest career three-point percentage in NBA history (over 43.3% as of 2025)