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Stephen Curry

Guard · Golden State Warriors · 6'2", 185 lb · Born Mar 14, 1988 · Akron, Ohio · Drafted 7th overall, 2009
4× Champion2× MVP (1 unanimous)All-time 3PT leaderChef Curry
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In short

Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter in basketball history and the four-time champion, two-time MVP franchise icon of the Golden State Warriors. Drafted 7th in 2009 out of Davidson, he revolutionized the sport with his range, won the first unanimous MVP in 2016, and earned the 2022 Finals MVP and 2024 Olympic gold. The NBA's all-time three-point leader, he missed time with a knee injury in an injury-marred 2025-26.

Matchup model · next gameLow confidenceSat, Nov 14
vsHouston RocketsDrop coverage
Proj. points
26.3
range 22.3–30.3
Line 26.5
48%
to go over
Team win
59%
113–111
Poi 26.3 Lean underReb 3.6 Lean overAss 4.7 Lean overPRA 34.6 Lean under
Likely on himAmen Thompson· 86 Perimeter DStrong defender
20+ pts92%25+ pts61%30+ pts20%

Model lines Curry at 26.3 pts (range 22.3–30.3) vs a 26.5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (48%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

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The greatest shooter who ever lived — a four-time champion who reshaped basketball itself.

Son of NBA shooter Dell Curry, Stephen set an NCAA three-point record at Davidson before Golden State drafted him 7th in 2009.

🏫 Davidson · 7th, 2009NCAA 3PT record

He built a dynasty — four titles, two MVPs (2016 unanimous), and the 2022 Finals MVP.

🏆×4 · 2× MVP2022 FMVP

He became the NBA's all-time three-point leader and revolutionized the sport with his range.

👑 All-time 3PT leaderChanged the game

A 12-time All-Star and 2024 Olympic gold medalist, he was limited by a knee injury in an injury-marred 2025-26.

🥇 2024 gold🩹 Knee · 37-45
— end of story —
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PPG
26.6
2025-26
RPG
3.6
per game
APG
4.7
per game
FG%
.468
.393 from three
LIFE

Roots & the rise

The greatest shooter who ever lived — a four-time champion and two-time MVP who reshaped basketball itself.

Wardell Stephen Curry II was born in Akron, Ohio, the son of NBA sharpshooter Dell Curry, and was a lightly recruited guard at Davidson before leading the nation in scoring and setting an NCAA three-point record. Golden State drafted him 7th in 2009, and he built a dynasty — four championships (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022), two MVPs including the first unanimous winner in 2016, and the 2022 Finals MVP.

He became the NBA's all-time leader in three-pointers made and, more than any player, revolutionized the sport by extending the range and volume of the three-point shot. A 12-time All-Star and 2024 Olympic gold medalist, he signed an extension making him the first player to earn $60 million in a season. A knee injury in 2025-26 helped sink an injury-marred Warriors team to a 37-45 finish.

Sources: Wikipedia, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference, ESPN.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Curry is basketball royalty and one of the most beloved athletes in the world: son of NBA shooter Dell and educator-author Sonya, brother of NBA guard Seth, and married to Ayesha Curry, with whom he has raised a family in the Bay Area. His faith, philanthropy (the Eat. Learn. Play. foundation), and 'Chef Curry' persona have made him a global icon beyond the game.

His on-court identity is singular and transformative: the greatest shooter ever, whose limitless range forced defenses to guard him 30 feet from the rim and rewrote how basketball is played at every level. Even in his late 30s, he remains an MVP-level offensive engine — the gravity around which Golden State's whole system revolves.

PERSONALITY

The person

The greatest shooter ever — limitless range, gravity, and a joyful, transformative offensive genius.

Limitless shooterThe NBA's all-time three-point leader who revolutionized the game.
ChampionFour titles, two MVPs (one unanimous), and a 2022 Finals MVP.
Offensive gravityBends defenses 30 feet from the rim, unlocking everyone around him.
PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
All-Time Shooter · Franchise Star
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
90/100
Scoring91
Playmaking66
Rebounding43
Perimeter D64
Rim protection22
Spacing70
Athleticism78
Clutch84
Greatest shooter everGravity4× champion
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

Gravity that warps defenses

Curry's value transcends his own scoring — his limitless range forces defenses to extend to half court, bending the entire floor and creating space for teammates. Even in his late 30s he remains an MVP-caliber offensive engine (26.6 points a game), the sun around which Golden State's motion offense orbits.

The health-and-supporting-cast question

The 2025-26 season — a knee injury for Curry, a torn ACL for Butler, and a 37-45 finish — underlined the risk of an aging core. When healthy, Curry still elevates any roster to contention, but Golden State's window now hinges on health and on surrounding him with enough two-way support to chase one more title.

STATS

Season by season

Per game

SeasonGPMINPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2025-264330.926.63.64.7.468.393

Source: Basketball-Reference.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Where he sits in history

RecordsThe NBA's all-time leader in three-pointers made; revolutionized the three-point shot
TitlesFour championships (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022) and the 2022 Finals MVP
2016The first unanimous MVP in NBA history

Hardware

4×
NBA Champion
2×
NBA MVP (2015, 2016)
1×
Finals MVP (2022)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated July 13, 2026

An all-time great still playing at an MVP level — the franchise icon and offensive engine of the Warriors.

Signed through 2026-27 on a record-setting deal, Curry remains one of the best offensive players alive at 38. Golden State's title window depends on his health and supporting cast, but his shooting and gravity still make the Warriors dangerous whenever he's on the floor.

ShootingHistoric
Offensive gravityUnmatched
PlaymakingElite
Age / durabilityWatch

Contract

Deal
$62.6M/yr thru 2027
Role
Franchise icon engine
Age
38 veteran
Bottom line

The greatest shooter ever, still an MVP-level engine in his late 30s. As long as he's healthy, the Warriors have a puncher's chance at one more ring.

FAQ

Quick answers

Is Stephen Curry the greatest shooter ever?

Widely, yes — he's the NBA's all-time leader in three-pointers made and revolutionized the game by extending the range and volume of the three-point shot.

How many championships and MVPs does Stephen Curry have?

Four championships (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022), two MVPs (including the first unanimous MVP in 2016), and the 2022 Finals MVP.

What happened to the Warriors in 2025-26?

Injuries to Curry (knee) and Jimmy Butler (torn ACL) helped sink Golden State to a 37-45 finish and a play-in exit.