Stephen Curry

From Underrated to Revolutionizing Basketball

sports business
Stephen Curry

Net Worth

$180M

Born

March 14, 1988 (age 37)

Country

United States

Occupation

Professional Basketball Player

Gender

male

Generation

Millennial

Marital Status

married

Children

4

Single Parent Household

No

Education

Bachelor's

University

Davidson College

Industries

sports, business

Wealth Category

multi-millionaire

Wealth Origin

self-made

First-Gen Wealth

No

Overcame

  • • Not offered scholarships by major college programs due to size concerns
  • • Attended tiny Davidson College; overlooked by elite programs
  • • Drafted 7th overall; many teams passed on him
  • • Multiple ankle surgeries early in career threatened his future

Stephen Curry is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors. Widely considered the greatest shooter in basketball history, he revolutionized the game with his long-range shooting. He has won four NBA championships, two MVP awards (including the first unanimous MVP in history), and is the all-time leader in three-pointers made.

Career Timeline

1988

Born in Akron, Ohio; raised in Charlotte, North Carolina

2006 Age 18
Turning Point

Attended Davidson College; only offered by mid-major programs

2008 Age 20
Milestone

Led Davidson to Elite Eight; became national sensation

2009 Age 21
Milestone

Drafted 7th overall by Golden State Warriors

2011 Age 23
Setback

Multiple ankle surgeries; career in jeopardy

2013 Age 25
Achievement

Set NBA single-season record for three-pointers

2014 Age 26
Milestone

Made first All-Star team

2015 Age 27
Milestone

Won first NBA championship; first MVP award

2016 Age 28
Milestone

First unanimous MVP in NBA history; 73-9 season

2017 Age 29
Achievement

Won second NBA championship

2018 Age 30
Achievement

Won third NBA championship

2021 Age 33
Milestone

Became NBA all-time leader in three-pointers made

2022 Age 34
Milestone

Won fourth NBA championship; first Finals MVP

Notable Quotes

"Success is not an accident, success is actually a choice."

— Interview, 2016

"I've never been afraid of big moments. I get butterflies. I get nervous and anxious, but I think those are all good signs that I'm ready for the moment."

— Interview, 2015

"Every time I rise up, I have confidence that I'm going to make it."

— Interview, 2018

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."