NBA: Stephen Curry signs contract extension with Golden State Warriors

Curry has revolutionised the way basketball is played. He and Thompson became known as the ‘Splash Brothers’ for their shooting prowess from three-point range.

But Curry was the biggest threat. Despite standing at 6ft 2in, his accuracy from behind the three-point line has meant players in every position are now expected to be able to shoot – and guard against – three-point shots.

During the 2022 season, Curry became the NBA’s all-time leader in three-pointers. His tally now stands at 3,747.

At the end of that season, the Warriors became NBA champions for the fourth time in eight years, which was seen as Curry’s ‘crowning achievement’.

Two years on, his powers have shown little sign of waning. Last season, Curry averaged 26.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists while shooting 45% overall and 40.8% on three-pointers.

He led the NBA in three-point field goals for the eighth time in his career, with 357 the third most in a single season. Curry tops that list with 402 in 2015-16.

Last season Curry also led the league for points (189), three-pointers (32) and field goals made (59) during the decisive final minutes.

At this summer’s Olympics in Paris, the point guard became only the fifth NBA player to have won at least four NBA championships, two MVP awards and an Olympic gold medal – after LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan and Bill Russell.