How Many Championship Rings Does Stephen Curry Have?

Stephen Curry has left an indelible mark on the NBA with his exceptional skills and achievements. Known for his extraordinary shooting ability and dazzling on-court performances, Curry has proven to be one of the most formidable players in the history of the NBA. Regarding championship rings, Curry boasts an impressive collection of his own.
Curry has won four NBA championships throughout his illustrious career with the Golden State Warriors. These championship victories are a testament to his immense talent, leadership, and ability to perform at the highest level when it matters most. Each of Curry's championships has been accompanied by his signature long-range shooting, electrifying the crowd and leaving opponents in awe.

His impact on the sport extends beyond just his accomplishments. Curry has revolutionized the game with his unparalleled shooting skills and playmaking, inspiring a new generation of players to emulate his style as his generation did the likes of Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. As we delve into the details of Curry's championship triumphs, we will gain a deeper understanding of his legacy and his place among the greatest players in NBA history.

Stephen Curry Career Awards & Accomplishments

• NBA Champion (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022)
• NBA Finals MVP (2022)
• NBA Most Valuable Player (2015, 2016)
• NBA All-Star (2014-2019, 2021-2023)
• NBA All-Star Game MVP (2022)
• NBA Western Conference Finals MVP (2022)
• All-NBA First Team (2015, 2016, 2019, 2021)
• All-NBA Second Team (2014, 2017, 2022, 2023)
• All-NBA Third Team (2018)
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2010)
• NBA Scoring Champion (2016, 2021)
• NBA Three-Point Contest Champion (2015, 2021)

2015: Golden State Warriors

Despite entering the NBA in 2009, it wasn't until the 2012-2013 season that Curry saw his first post-season. In 2015, Stephen Curry won his first NBA Championship after opening the season eighth (+2800) in odds to win the title. In the season prior, the Golden State Warriors finished sixth in the West but were eliminated by the LA Clippers in the First Round of the Western Conference Playoffs.

The Golden State Warriors earned their first NBA Championship since 1975. They went through Anthony Davis' New Orleans Pelicans, Marc Gasol's Memphis Grizzlies, James Harden's Houston Rockets, and LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers. It was the beginning of a dynasty that revolutionized the NBA, as Golden State's pace, defense, and three-point shooting would define the decade.

Through the playoffs, Curry averaged 28.3 points, 6.4 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.7 threes per game on 45.6% from the field and 42.2% from beyond the arc.

2017: Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors' 2017 NBA Championship season was about redemption, as their previous campaign saw them squander a record-setting 73-win season by losing 4-3 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals - where LeBron James infamously led his team back from a 3-1 deficit. The Warriors re-tooled in the off-season by adding 2014 MVP Kevin Durant, making them the odds-on favorite to win the NBA title to open the season (-128).

Even with Durant, Curry was the Warriors' top scorer throughout the season, averaging 25.3 points per game through 79 matches. After earning 67 regular season wins and sweeping the Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz, and San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Playoffs, while defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games in the NBA Finals.

In the 2017 NBA Playoffs, Stephen Curry averaged 28.1 points, 6.7 assists, 6.2 rebounds, and 4.2 threes per game on 48.4% from the field and 41.9% from deep - it was his second NBA Championship ring.

2018: Golden State Warriors

The 2017-18 NBA season saw Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors maintain their quality and defend their 2017 NBA Championship by winning another one! While they faced more adversity through the season and playoffs than last campaign, they still dominated the competition. They were -165 favorites to win the NBA title in the 2017-18 season.

Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant jointly led the Golden State Warriors in scoring through the 2017-18 NBA season, averaging 26.4 points per game each. The Warriors finished second in the West through the regular season. Still, they went on to defeat the San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Pelicans, Houston Rockets, and Cleveland Cavaliers en route to their third NBA Championship in four seasons.

Curry took a backseat through the 2018 NBA Playoffs, averaging 25.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 4.3 threes per game on 45.1% from the field and 39.5% from three-point range.

2022: Golden State Warriors

After three seasons without an NBA title, the Golden State Warriors bounced back to earn another NBA Championship and Curry's fourth ring. After back-to-back non-playoff seasons, the Warriors surprised everyone by winning the Larry O'Brien trophy, especially after opening the season fourth-favorite (+900) to win the Championship.

With a significantly less experienced roster, the Warriors' 2018 NBA title run was led by veteran trio Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green - with bonus contributions from Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins. They went 16-8 through the post-season by eliminating the Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, and Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Playoffs and the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals.

Stephen Curry captured his first and only NBA Finals MVP Award in 2022 after averaging 27.4 points, 5.9 assists, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.1 threes per game on 45.9% from the field and 39.7% from three-point range.

Comparing Stephen Curry's Rings to the winningest players in NBA history

Stephen Curry's four NBA Championship rings him among some of the greatest players in NBA history. His accomplishments stand out as he was the star of the Warriors' success, not a fortunate role player.

While Bill Russell and Sam Jones likely won't be caught anytime soon, Stephen Curry sits among legends like Shaquille O'Neal, Robert Parish, and LeBron James with four NBA Championships.

At 35, Stephen Curry doesn't look like he'll be slowing down soon. His dominance with the Warriors is only matched or exceeded by some of the greatest. Still, at the point guard position, Curry is just one title away from challenging Magic Johnson as the most outstanding point guard ever.

Stephen Curry's NBA Finals appearances compared to NBA legends

Stephen Curry may have gotten off to a slow start in his career, but he made the Golden State Warriors one of the league's most competitive teams since 2015. Curry is one of the league's most consistently successful players, with six NBA Finals appearances in nine seasons and four championships in nine post-season appearances.

Unlike some of NBA history's top players, Stephen Curry has faced a similar opponent through most of his title runs. In four of his six NBA Finals appearances, Curry has faced the Cleveland Cavaliers led by LeBron James. His losing Finals appearances have come against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors.

It shows that even a generational talent like Stephen Curry can struggle to be perfect against the competitiveness of the modern NBA.

With a 66.6% win rate when he reaches the NBA Finals, Stephen Curry is the current NBA's most prominent talent. His style of play, combined with the brilliance of his Golden State Warriors teammates and head coach Steve Kerr have defined the NBA. With plenty of years ahead of him, Curry is already one of the best in league history, with much more to give.