Biography
Few names in the world of basketball inspire as much zeal and respect as Stephen Curry’s. This biography reveals the remarkable life and career of the legendary point guard for the Golden State Warriors, who is well-known for his remarkable shooting ability and unmatched impact on the game. Discover the thrilling journey of the renowned Stephen Curry, from his beginnings in Akron, Ohio, to his record-breaking accomplishments in the NBA.
Quick Facts
| Facts | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Wardell Stephen Curry II |
| Nickname | Steph |
| Date of Birth | March 14, 1988 |
| Place of Birth | Akron, Ohio, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Position | Point guard |
| NBA Team | Golden State Warriors |
| College | Davidson College |
| Draft | 2009 NBA Draft, 1st round (7th pick by the Golden State Warriors) |
| NBA Championships | 4 (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022) |
| MVP Awards | 2 (2015, 2016) |
| Net Worth | $180 million |
Awards and Honours
NBA
- 3× NBA champion: 2015, 2017, 2018
- 2× NBA Most Valuable Player: 2015, 2016
- 6× NBA All-Star: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- 6× All-NBA selection:
- 3× First team: 2015, 2016, 2019
- 2× Second team: 2014, 2017
- Third team: 2018
- All-Rookie First Team: 2010
- NBA scoring leader: 2016
- 5× NBA three-point field goals leader: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- 4× NBA free-throw percentage leader: 2011, 2015, 2016, 2018
- NBA steals leader: 2016
- NBA Three-Point Contest champion: 2015
- NBA Skills Challenge champion: 2011
- NBA Sportsmanship Award: 2011
- NBA Community Assist Award: 2014
- NBA regular season record for made three-pointers (402)
- NBA record for most three-pointers made in a single playoff (98 – tied with Klay Thompson)
- NBA Finals record for most three-pointers made in a game (9)
- NBA record for most consecutive regular-season games with a made three-pointer (157)
- NBA record for most consecutive playoff games with a made three-pointer (90)
- NBA record for most points scored in an overtime period (17)
- Warriors franchise leader in three-point field goals made
College
- 2× SoCon Player of the Year (2008–2009)
- Consensus first-team All-American (2009)
- Consensus second-team All-American (2008)
- 2× First-team All-SoCon (2008–2009)
- 2× SoCon Conference Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2007–2008)
- 3× SoCon first-team All-Tournament (2007–2009)
- SoCon Freshman of the Year (2007)
- SoCon All-Freshmen Team (2007)
NCAA records
- NCAA Division I scoring leader (2009)
- Single-season NCAA 3-point field goals (162, 2007–08)
- Single-season NCAA freshman 3-point field goals (122, 2006–07)
Davidson College records
- The all-time leading scorer in Davidson College history (2,635)
- All-time Davidson College leader in 3-point field goals made (414)
- All-time Davidson College leader in 30-point games (30)
- All-time Davidson College leader in 40-point games (6)
- Single-season Davidson College points (974, 2008–09)
- Single-season Davidson College steals (86, 2008–09)
- Single-season Davidson College freshman points (730, 2006–07)
Other
- Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service in Professional Sports (2011)
- ESPY Award for Best Male Athlete and Best NBA Player (2015)
- BET Award for Sportsman of the Year (2015)
- AP Male Athlete of the Year (2015)
- Hickok Belt (2015)
- 2016 ESPY Award Nominee for Best Record-Breaking Performance
- BET Award for Sportsman of the Year (2019)
- Teen Choice Award for Choice Male Athlete (2019)
