The Sneakers Worn During Stephen Curry's 10 Greatest Performances

Changing the game, one three-pointer at a time.

The Sneakers Worn During Stephen Curry's 10 Greatest Performances
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The Sneakers Worn During Stephen Curry's 10 Greatest Performances

For the past two seasons, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has done things on the court that no player has before him has. He's a transcendent three-point shooter that, at times, has looked unstoppable offensively on the level of players like Jordan, O'Neal and Chamberlain. Curry even draws a little ire from grumpy legends of the past—the typical response from people who simply don't know how to explain what they're witnessing.

This season, Curry put together one of the finest regular season individual campaigns in NBA history. The 28-year-old led the league in scoring (30.1 ppg), three-pointers made (an NBA-record 402), free throw percentage (90.8) and steals (2.14 spg). He shot a career-high 50.4 percent from the field, the NBA's highest mark among guards, and made a second-best 45.4 percent from three-point range. Additionally, Curry became the seventh player in NBA history to shoot at least 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point range and 90 percent from the free throw line. The icing on the cake? The Warriors broke the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' record for wins in a season after going 73-9. 

Despite all of this, Curry and the Warriors find themselves on the ropes, down 3-1 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. More than ever, the Dubs will need big performances from the back-to-back MVP—and he's fully capable of turning things around. Through just seven seasons, the sharpshooter has racked up enough memorable outings to last a career and more. From his early says as a member of Nike, to his rise as an Under Armour signature athlete, here's a rundown of Curry's 10 greatest performances, and the sneakers he wore in each game. 

20. Versus Washington Wizards

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When: February 3, 2016

Where: Verizon Center

Stats: 51 Points (11-of-15 3P), 7 Rebounds, 2 Assists

Score: Warriors 134, Wizards 121

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Curry knocked down 11 three-pointers to overcome a 41-points/10-assist outing from fellow point guard John Wall.

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Stephen Curry Scores 51 Points Against the Washington Wizards in the

18. Versus Los Angeles Lakers

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When: April 12, 2013

Where: Staples Center

Stats: 47 Points (9-of-15 3P), 6 Rebounds, 9 Assists

Score: Lakers 118, Warriors 116

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The matchup most young stars wanted during this era—Kobe Bryant at Staples Center. Los Angeles edged out the victory in this one, but Curry made a statement with 47 points.

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Stephen Curry Scores 47 Points Against the Los Angeles Lakers in a Nike Hyperfuse 2012 PE

16. Versus Orlando Magic

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When: February 25, 2016

Where: Amway Center

Stats: 51 Points (10-of-15 3P), 7 Rebounds, 8 Assists

Score: Warriors 130, Magic 114

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By hitting at least one three-pointer in this game (he hit 10), Curry set a new record by making one for the 128th consecutive game, the longest streak in league history.

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Stephen Curry Scores 51 Points Against the Orlando Magic in the

14. Versus Dallas Mavericks

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When: February 4, 2015

Where: Oracle Arena

Stats: 51 Points (10-of-16 3P), 4 Rebounds, 4 Assists

Score: Warriors 128, Mavericks 114

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The best big scoring games are the ones that are needed. Behind Curry's 51, the Warriors erased a 22-point deficit to pick up the comeback victory.

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Stephen Curry Scores 51 Points Against the Dallas Mavericks in the

12. Versus Los Angeles Clippers

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When: February 10, 2010

Where: Oracle Arena

Stats: 36 Points (11-of-13 3P), 10 Rebounds, 13 Assists

Score: Warriors 132, Clippers 102

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​The "Baby Faced Assassin" notched his first career triple-double in a big win against the Clippers. Before the game, Curry thanked fans for sticking by the team despite early struggles—how times have changed.

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10. Versus Portland Trail Blazers

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When: May 9, 2016

Where: Moda Center

Stats: 40 Points (5-of-16 3P), 9 Rebounds, 8 Assists

Score: Warriors 132, Trail Blazers 125

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With "only" 40 points and a less-than-stellar night from three, but fresh off a sprained MCL, Curry poured in an NBA record 17 points in overtime to help the Warriors seize control of the playoff series.

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8. Versus Memphis Grizzlies

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When: April 13, 2016

Where: Oracle Arena

Stats: 46 Points (10-of-19 3P), 4 Rebounds, 6 Assists

Score: Warriors 125, Grizzlies 104

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Among the many milestones that were achieved in this game, the Golden State Warriors broke the Chicago Bulls' record for wins in a season, and Curry pushed his three-pointers in a season mark to 402.

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Stephen Curry Scores 46 Points Against the Memphis Grizzlies in the

6. Versus Oklahoma City Thunder

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When: February 27, 2016

Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena

Stats: 46 Points (12-of-16 3P), 3 Rebounds, 6 Assists

Score: Warriors 121, Thunder 118

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In addition to tying the NBA record for three-pointers made in a game, Curry stunned the Thunder with an insane pull-up 38-footer to pull out the win in overtime.

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Stephen Curry Scores 46 Points Against the Oklahoma City Thunder in an Under Armour Curry Two PE

 

4. Versus New Orleans Pelicans

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When: October 31, 2015

Where: Smoothie King Center

Stats: 53 Points (8-of-14 3P), 4 Rebounds, 9 Assists

Score: Warriors 134, Pelicans 120

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In what was a pretty lackluster effort from the Warriors against a team they should have beaten soundly, Curry rescued the team with a season-high scoring output.

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Stephen Curry Scores 53 Points Against the New Orleans Pelicans in the

2. Versus New York Knicks

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When: February 27, 2013

Where: Madison Square Garden

Stats: 54 Points (11-of-13 3P), 6 Rebounds, 7 Assists

Score: Knicks 109, Warriors 104

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If there was a moment that marked Curry's arrival, this was it. At the Mecca, with all eyes on him, Curry turned in a career-best performance with the swagger of the transcendent star he'd become in later seasons.

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Stephen Curry Scores 54 Points Against the New York Knicks in a Nike Hyperfuse 2012 PE