Stephen Curry
Bio
Wardell Stephen Curry II was born in Akron, Ohio, to former NBA player Dell Curry and Sonya Curry, and grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he honed his game on the backyard court with younger brother Seth . Overlooked by major college programs due to his slender 160-pound frame, he chose Davidson College, where he rewrote the NCAA record books—setting the single-season record for three-pointers (162) during his sophomore year and earning consensus All-American honors . Selected 7th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2009 NBA Draft, Curry overcame early ankle injuries to revolutionize the sport, inspiring a generation of players and teams to embrace the three-point shot . Alongside Klay Thompson—the "Splash Brothers"—he led the Warriors to four NBA championships (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022), capturing two league MVP awards (including the first unanimous MVP in 2016) and the 2022 Finals MVP . He holds the NBA record for most career three-pointers made, has led the league in three-pointers a record eight times, and boasts the highest free-throw percentage in league history (91.0%) . Internationally, Curry has won two FIBA World Cup gold medals (2010, 2014) and an Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he earned USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year honors . A devoted Christian and family man, married to actress Ayesha Curry with four children, Curry has been named to the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team, earned 11 All-Star selections, and continues to defy age—averaging 24.5 points per game in his late thirties while adding historic off-court achievements including a landmark $400 million sneaker deal with Li-Ning . Widely regarded as the greatest shooter in basketball history, Curry has fundamentally changed how the game is played at every level.
Accomplishments
2026 - Sports: NBA All-Time Leader in Career Three-Pointers Made
Genre: Professional Basketball / Statistical Record
Co-Stars: Ray Allen (previous record holder), Reggie Miller (former record holder), Klay Thompson (second place all-time among active players)
Brief Description: On December 14, 2021, Curry passed Ray Allen (2,973 career three-pointers) to become the NBA's all-time leader in three-pointers made. As of 2026, Curry has surpassed 4,000 career three-pointers, extending his record with no active player within striking distance. He has led the NBA in three-pointers made a record eight times and holds the top four spots for most three-pointers in a single season. Beyond the raw count, Curry's range, quick release, and off-dribble shooting have forced defenses to guard him as soon as he crosses half-court, fundamentally redefining shot selection across the sport. He also holds the NBA record for highest career free-throw percentage (91.0%) and is widely considered the greatest shooter in basketball history.
2022 - Sports: Four-Time NBA Champion & 2022 Finals MVP
Genre: Professional Basketball / Championship Achievement
Co-Stars: Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Kevin Durant (2017–18), Andre Iguodala, Andrew Wiggins (2022)
Brief Description: Curry has led the Golden State Warriors to four NBA championships (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022). After winning his first title in 2015 and adding two more alongside Kevin Durant in 2017 and 2018, Curry completed his legacy in 2022 by earning his first Finals MVP award. In the 2022 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, Curry averaged 31.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.0 steals per game, including a legendary 43-point performance in Game 4 to even the series. The 2022 title proved Curry could win a championship as the undisputed leader and best player on his team, silencing any remaining doubters.
2016 - Sports: First Unanimous NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) in League History
Genre: Professional Basketball / Individual Award
Co-Stars: LeBron James (Cavaliers), Kawhi Leonard (Spurs), Russell Westbrook (Thunder) — fellow MVP candidates
Brief Description: In the 2015–16 season, Curry became the first and only player in NBA history to win the MVP award by unanimous vote, receiving all 131 first-place votes. He averaged a career-high 30.1 points per game while leading the league in steals (2.1) and setting the single-season record for three-pointers made (402) — shattering his own previous record of 286. That season, Curry also led the Golden State Warriors to an NBA-record 73–9 regular season, the best record in league history. His unanimous MVP cemented his status as a transformative force who changed how basketball is played at every level.
News
Mavericks' Klay Thompson trade rumor is great news for Stephen Curry, Warriors
Klay Thompson hasn’t been the same player since leaving the Golden State Warriors in 2024. Although the four-time NBA champion remains a high-level three-point shooter at age 36, he isn’t the dependable scorer or on-ball defender he once was, which has led to justified criticism.
