Steph Curry

He quickly established himself, finishing as runner-up for NBA Rookie of the Year in 2010. Demonstrating unique scoring ability, Curry signed a four-year, $44 million extension in 2012, subsequently forming the formidable ‘Splash Brothers’ with Klay Thompson, renowned for their perimeter scoring. He set a new NBA single-season three-point record with 272 in 2013 and made his first All-Star appearance in 2014. The 2014-15 season marked a significant turning point, with Curry earning his first league MVP award under new coach Steve Kerr and leading the Warriors to their first NBA championship since 1975.

His unparalleled dominance continued into the 2015-16 season, where he became the first player in NBA history to be unanimously voted MVP. That year, he also led the Warriors to an NBA-record 73 wins, shattered his own record for three-pointers with 402 in a single season, and joined the exclusive 50-40-90 club while averaging over 30 points per game. He played a crucial role in securing back-to-back NBA championships for the Warriors in 2017 and 2018. Curry continued to break barriers, surpassing Ray Allen in December 2021 to become the NBA’s all-time three-point scoring leader.

Most recently, in April 2024, Curry was named the NBA Clutch Player of the Year, leading the league in clutch points. Throughout his career, Curry has revolutionized the game with his exceptional shooting and strategic use of the three-point shot, continually securing numerous championships, holding multiple NBA records, and earning individual awards that underscore his status as a transformative force in professional basketball.