Stephen Curry is the 38-year-old Golden State Warriors guard widely regarded as the greatest shooter in basketball history. On 11 November 2026, his 18th NBA season hit a sudden stop: he left a game against Houston after six minutes with right abdominal soreness, and an MRI the next day confirmed an oblique abdominal tear.
His career holds records that once looked untouchable: four NBA championships, two MVP awards including the only unanimous vote in league history, and more three-pointers than any player who has ever lived. This biography covers his age, height, career, wife, net worth and the injury that has interrupted the 2026-27 season.
| Full Name | Wardell Stephen Curry II |
| Date of Birth | 14 March 1988 |
| Age | 38 years old (as of November 2026) |
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) |
| Birthplace | Akron, Ohio, United States |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player (point guard) |
| Team | Golden State Warriors (No. 30, since 2009) |
| Known For | NBA all-time three-point leader; 4× NBA champion; only unanimous MVP in history |
| Spouse | Ayesha Curry (married July 2011) |
| Children | 4 — Riley, Ryan, Canon and Caius |
| Net Worth 2026 | Estimated $240–350 million (media estimates) — see Net Worth section below |
Early Life
Wardell Stephen Curry II was born on 14 March 1988 in Akron, Ohio, while his father Dell Curry was playing in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The family soon moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, where Dell spent most of his career with the Hornets, and Curry grew up around professional basketball. His mother Sonya played volleyball at Virginia Tech, and his younger brother Seth also became an NBA guard.
Curry was lightly recruited out of high school. His dream school, Virginia Tech, offered him only a walk-on place, so he chose Davidson College, a small school in North Carolina that had not won an NCAA tournament game in 39 years. In March 2008 he led Davidson past Gonzaga, Georgetown and Wisconsin, averaging 32 points a game, before a two-point loss to eventual champions Kansas in the Elite Eight. As a junior he led the nation in scoring at 28.6 points a game.
Career
The Golden State Warriors selected Curry with the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft. He made the All-Rookie First Team, although ankle injuries disrupted his first seasons, and in 2012 he signed a four-year, $44 million extension. Under coach Steve Kerr, he won his first MVP award in 2015 and led Golden State to its first championship in 40 years.
In 2015-16 Curry made 402 three-pointers, the first player ever to make 300 in a season, while shooting 50-40-90 and averaging 30.1 points a game. He became the first unanimous MVP in NBA history and led the Warriors to a 73-9 record, the best in league history, although they lost the Finals to Cleveland in seven games. Golden State answered with back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018, then lost the 2019 Finals to Toronto.
On 14 December 2021, at Madison Square Garden, Curry made his 2,974th career three-pointer to pass Ray Allen as the NBA’s all-time leader. His total stood at 4,290 career threes through 9 November 2026, according to SportsRivo. In 2022 he won his fourth championship and his first Finals MVP award, leading the Warriors past Boston in six games. He is a 12-time All-Star and a two-time scoring champion. His rivalry with LeBron James defined a decade of Finals basketball: the two met in four straight Finals from 2015 to 2018. Like football icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Jude Bellingham, Curry has built a global brand far beyond his own sport.
Curry won gold at the FIBA World Cup in 2010 and 2014, and at his first Olympics, Paris 2024, he led the United States in scoring. In the gold-medal game against France he scored all 24 of his points from three-point range, hitting eight of 12, including four in a row in the final three minutes as the Americans won 98-87. The closing barrage became known as the “golden dagger”.
The November 2026 Injury
Curry began the 2026-27 season in the form of his life, averaging 30.6 points, second in the league in scoring, and the Warriors had won eight straight after an 0-3 start. Early in the first quarter he made a three-pointer, then grabbed at his right side and winced as he backpedalled. He checked out with 6:25 left in the quarter and walked to the locker room with the team’s director of sports medicine. He finished with three points on 1-of-3 shooting in six minutes, and the Warriors ruled him out early in the second quarter. Houston won 115-108, ending the winning streak.
After the game, coach Steve Kerr said Curry had told him he tweaked something in his abdominal area and had never felt anything like it before, and that the level of concern was high. Curry left the arena during the second half for an MRI. On 12 November the Warriors announced that the scan had confirmed an oblique abdominal tear and that Curry would be re-evaluated in two weeks. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the same day that the absence was likely to stretch closer to a month. Curry will miss at least seven games, starting with San Antonio on Friday, 13 November. The timing is painful for Golden State, who were already without Jimmy Butler, reported to be rehabbing the torn ACL he suffered in January 2026.
Personal Life
Curry married Ayesha Alexander in July 2011. The couple met as teenagers at a church youth group in Charlotte, and they have four children: daughters Riley (born 2012) and Ryan (2015), and sons Canon (2018) and Caius (2024). Ayesha is a cookbook author and television host, and the couple run the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation together, supporting childhood literacy, nutrition and activity in Oakland.
Curry is open about his Christian faith and often points to the sky after made shots. Away from basketball he is a keen golfer, and he runs the production company Unanimous Media. He has spent his entire career with one franchise, and in September 2026 he signed a two-year, $116 million extension keeping him in Golden State through the 2028-29 season, when he will be 41.
Stephen Curry Net Worth 2026
Stephen Curry’s net worth has not been officially disclosed, and published estimates differ widely. InvestorMint put it at about $240 million in May 2026, while Celebrity Net Worth put it at $350 million in November 2026. The honest figure is a range: roughly $240 million to $350 million. Forbes projects $203.6 million in earnings for 2026-27: $62.6 million in salary and about $141 million from endorsements and business, the first active NBA player projected to cross $200 million in a single year.
The salary alone tells much of the story. Curry signed the NBA’s first $200 million contract in 2017, then became the first player to sign two such deals with a four-year, $215 million extension in 2021, and in September 2026 he added a two-year, $116 million extension. Through 2025-26 he had earned more than $470 million in NBA salary alone, according to Spotrac. Off the court, his 13-year partnership with Under Armour ended by mutual agreement in November 2025, and in June 2026 Curry Brand announced a 10-year, $400 million partnership with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning. His other ventures include Curry Brand, Unanimous Media, Thirty Ink and his Gentleman’s Cut bourbon.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Stephen Curry?
Stephen Curry is 38 years old. He was born on 14 March 1988 in Akron, Ohio, and is playing his 18th NBA season in 2026-27, all of them with the Golden State Warriors.
How tall is Stephen Curry?
Stephen Curry is 6 feet 2 inches tall (188 cm) and is listed at 185 lb (84 kg). He plays point guard for the Golden State Warriors and wears the No. 30 shirt.
What happened to Stephen Curry in November 2026?
Curry suffered an oblique abdominal tear against the Houston Rockets on 11 November 2026. He left after six minutes, having scored three points, and an MRI on 12 November confirmed the tear. The Warriors said he will be re-evaluated in two weeks; ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the absence is likely to last closer to a month.
What is Stephen Curry’s net worth in 2026?
His net worth has not been officially disclosed. Published estimates range from about $240 million to $350 million. Forbes projects $203.6 million in earnings for 2026-27, including a $62.6 million salary.
Who is Stephen Curry’s wife?
His wife is Ayesha Curry, a cookbook author, television host and restaurateur. They married in July 2011 and have four children: daughters Riley and Ryan, and sons Canon and Caius.
What shoes does Stephen Curry wear now?
After 13 years with Under Armour, the two sides ended their partnership by mutual agreement in November 2025. In June 2026, Curry Brand announced a 10-year, $400 million partnership with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning.
