One of the most interesting physical profiles in NBA history: Curry is undersized for a shooting guard and unimposing athletically by NBA standards, yet has rewritten the record books. His relatively short wingspan (6'3.5" — below average for his height) means he has succeeded almost entirely through extraordinary skill, release speed, and off-ball movement rather than physical dominance. His quick release — estimated at under 0.4 seconds — makes him virtually unguardable by conventional means.
| GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | 3PM | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 32.8 | 26.3 | 5.1 | 6.4 | 1.4 | 5.2 | 48.1% | 43.2% | 91.2% |
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | 3PM | 3P% | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–10 | GSW | 17.5 | 5.9 | 2.0 | 43.7% | 46.2% |
| 2014–15 | GSW | 23.8 | 7.7 | 4.3 | 44.3% | 48.7% |
| 2015–16 | GSW | 30.1 | 6.7 | 5.1 | 45.4% | 50.4% |
| 2016–17 | GSW | 25.3 | 6.6 | 4.1 | 41.1% | 46.8% |
| 2020–21 | GSW | 32.0 | 5.8 | 5.3 | 42.1% | 48.2% |
| 2021–22 | GSW | 25.5 | 6.3 | 5.2 | 38.0% | 43.7% |
| 2025–26 | GSW | 26.3 | 6.4 | 5.2 | 43.2% | 48.1% |
Curry surpassed Ray Allen's all-time three-point record of 2,973 in December 2021 and has never stopped. His career total now exceeds 3,800 made three-pointers — a record that may stand for decades. He holds the record for most threes in a single season (402 in 2015–16) and most threes in a Finals.
Curry is the highest-paid player in the NBA in 2025–26 at $59.6 million. He has spent his entire career with Golden State and signed a 4-year, $215M supermax extension in 2022.
| Season | Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | $51.9M | Guaranteed |
| 2024–25 | $55.7M | Guaranteed |
| 2025–26 | $59.6M | Guaranteed (Current) |
Curry battled severe ankle injuries early in his career, which paradoxically allowed him to develop his shooting game during recovery. His later career has been comparatively healthy.
Stephen Curry was selected 7th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2009 NBA Draft out of Davidson College. His stock was somewhat unclear coming out — a small-school shooter with fragile ankles. The Knicks famously passed on him at #8 to draft Jordan Hill. Curry went on to become the greatest shooting guard in NBA history despite being considered a risky pick on draft night.
Curry is a 4× NBA Champion, 1× Finals MVP, 2× regular season MVP (including unanimous), 10× All-Star, and 2× Olympic gold medalist. He is universally recognized as the greatest shooter and most influential offensive player in basketball history.