He's second in the NBA in scoring at 28.4 points per game while averaging 6.6 assists and a career-high 5.9 rebounds per game. [217], On November 7, 2022, Curry recorded 47 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and zero turnovers as the Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings 116113 to snap a five-game losing streak. [280] In July 2019, Curry paid $31 million for a home in Atherton, California. [303][304], "No NBA athlete has a larger contingent of fans at every arena, lining up 20- and 30-deep hoping for a glimpse, if not an autograph. Single-season NCAA 3-point field goals (162. 7. [76] In Game 3 of the Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, he broke the NBA record for most three-pointers made in a single postseason. The 2009 draft marked the first time three sons of former NBA players were selected in the top 15 picks of the draft. "[264] Scottie Pippen, who won six NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls, said that Curry's "willingness to sacrifice" for Kevin Durant is "one of the great stories in history" because Curry welcomed Durant, who is also a top player, to the Warriors without ego. [7][8] He grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, where his father spent most of his NBA career with the Charlotte Hornets. [246] A clutch scorer, he often shoots at his best in high-pressure moments, and takes game-winning shots. [335] The foundation works to end childhood hunger, increase access to quality education, and provide safe spaces for children to stay active. Curry's scoring helped the Wildcats to a 295 overall record and a Southern Conference regular-season title. NASA offered Curry a tour of the Johnson Space Center and to discuss the matter with him. [65], Prior to the start of the 201415 season, the Warriors hired former NBA player and general manager Steve Kerr as their new head coach. [171] In Game 6 of the second round, Curry bounced back from the first scoreless first half of his playoff career to score 33 points in the last two quarters to help the Warriors eliminate the Houston Rockets with a 118113 win and advance to the Western Conference Finals. And hopefully, they know that I've been thinking about them. [124] His 36 points in Game 4 led to a 129115 victory that saw the Warriors advance to the NBA Finals for a third straight year while becoming the first team in league history to start the playoffs 120. Stephen Curry is 34 years old. [169] On April 5, he scored 40 points in a 120114 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, thus moving past Arizin for third place on the Warriors all-time points list. He led the Wildcats to a 266 regular-season record, and a 200 conference record. "[245] Warriors Coach Steve Kerr stated that Curry's hand-eye coordination "is as great as anyone I've ever seen. [25] On March 23, Davidson played second-seeded Georgetown in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. [238][240] Strauss said in 2015 that Curry became "one of the NBA's most effective defenders ranking fifth among point guards in defensive real plus-minus. [336], In April 2018, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a wide-ranging, multiyear multimedia deal with Curry's newly formed production company Unanimous Media (named for Curry becoming the first NBA player in history to be elected the league's MVP by a unanimous vote), located on the Sony Pictures studio lot in Culver City. [73] Over the course of the season, he sat out 17 fourth quarters due to Golden State's wide margins of victory. He became the first player in NBA history to make 5+ threes in four consecutive Finals games. Under Armour stock slumps", "Stephen Curry Signs Exclusive Collectibles Deal With Steiner Sports Memorabilia", "Palm Plans Comeback With Tiny Phone, Stephen Curry Endorsement", "Steph Curry and the new Palm want you to forget your phone", "When Steph Curry Has Your Back: The SnapTravel Story", "Tom Brady is sued in connection with FTX collapse", "Tom Brady pushed crypto to his fans. Curry is the son of former NBA player Dell Curry and the older brother of current NBA player Seth Curry. [131][132] In that same game, Curry injured his right ankle and subsequently missed 11 games,[133] returning to action on December 30 and scoring 38 points with a season-high 10 three-pointers in a 141128 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. "[5], Kirk Goldsberry of ESPN opined that "one of the keys to [Curry's] greatness is his range" and that "Curry isn't just the best 3-point shooter ever, he's the best deep 3-point shooter ever. [35] In Davidson's next game (11 days later), Curry matched his career high of 44 in a 7267 win over North Carolina State. [213] During the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, he averaged 23.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game. [125] In Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Curry recorded his first career postseason triple-double with 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds to help the Warriors go up 20 in the series with a 132113 win. Answer (1 of 19): There are numerous reasons, some justified even with hindsight, some unjustified even at the time, and some related to the evolution of the NBA: Unjustified at the time: * He played at Davidson, a small school not known for producing NBA talents. [265] Sports Illustrated ranked him at No. [343], Curry and his wife endorsed Joe Biden for President of the United States during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August 2020. With doubts about whether Stephen Curry could play the point in the NBA, the Timberwolves drafted Rubio, a good passer and solid defender but not a good shooter. . Otherwise you can't win. He was second in the nation among freshmen in scoring, behind only Kevin Durant of Texas. [72] The Warriors finished the year with 67 wins and Curry was voted the NBA Most Valuable Player after posting averages of 23.8 points, 7.7 assists, and 2 steals per game. [208] On March 10, Curry scored 34 points in a 113102 win over the Denver Nuggets. Gerald Henderson Jr., son of Gerald Henderson, was drafted 12th by the Charlotte Bobcats. [194][195] He was named the Western Conference Player of the Month for April after averaging 37.3 points (the oldest player in NBA history to average more than 35 points per game in a single month) on 51.8% shooting and scoring 30 or more points in 13 of his 15 games. Curry's ability to hit shots from all over the floor changed the way the game is played. Gonzaga led by 11 points early in the second half but Curry went on to score 30 points in the half[24] to push Davidson to their first NCAA Tournament win since 1969, 8276. [67] Kerr implemented significant changes to Golden State's schemes, including playing at a faster pace and giving Curry more freedom to shoot, helping the team evolve into a title contender. The 2009 NBA Draft was a deep class with multiple future MVPs and several players who will likely go on to the Hall of Fame. Curry also had 78 three-pointers during that span, the most in NBA history over 11 regular season games. "[287][288] Curry has a tattoo of First Corinthians 13:8 in Hebrew on his wrist ("Love never fails"). "[328] Deah's number for his intramural basketball team at North Carolina State University was Curry's No. [122] This was the second time in the season that the Warriors came back from a 20-point deficit against the Spurs. [211] On April 1, he was ruled out for the remainder of the regular season. He also had a postseason career-high 15 rebounds and seven assists in a 121104 win. Curry's third three-pointer of the night moved him past Jamal Crawford (2,153) for fifth place on the NBA's career three-point list. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Stephen Curry 2022 Panini Chronicles Draft Picks Revolution SP WARRIORS at the best online prices at eBay! [172] In Game 1 of the Conference Finals, Curry matched his postseason career high with 9 three-pointers to finish with 36 points in a 11694 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. [345], In 2023, Curry opposed the development of multi-family housing in the wealthy enclave of Atherton, California where he and his family live. On November 8 against the Milwaukee Bucks, Curry left the game during the third quarter with a groin injury[154] and the Warriors were unable to recover in a 134111 loss. 30, and he posed for a photo that was similar to one that Curry did for GQ. In 201415, Curry won his first league MVP award and led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975. [312][313] ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry reasoned that one reason for Curry's popularity is that while most people are not tall enough to dunk, everyone can attempt a shot, which is something Curry inspires. 21 Davidson routs Winthrop", "Curry held scoreless on just three shots, but Davidson still blows out Loyola", "Curry scores 44, Davidson beats NC State 7267", "The Citadel beats Curry-less Davidson 6446", "Curry sets mark, Davidson routs Ga Southern 9956", "200809 Davidson Wildcats Schedule and Results | College Basketball at", "Southern Conference Standings College Basketball", "Southern: Davidson's Curry drops 43 on Appalachian State NCAA Division I Mens Basketball CBSSports.com News, Scores, Stats, Schedule and RPI Rankings", "Davidson sent packing by College of Charleston in Southern semis", "Davidson Wildcats South Carolina Gamecocks Box Scores, Game Results & Summary USATODAY.com", "Davidson Wildcats vs. Saint Mary's Gaels Recap March 23, 2009", "Stephen Curry Stats | College Basketball at", "Stephen Curry of Davidson entering NBA draft", "Stephen Curry finishes degree, graduates from Davidson College", "Curry to be Honored, Enshrined at Davidson in August", "Davidson to retire Stephen Curry's No. [257] He can make the shots with elite ball handling, off the dribble, and often with an extremely quick release, from anywhere on the court and with one or more defenders on him. [62] In 201213, Curry appeared in 78 games (all starts), averaging career highs of 22.9 points (seventh in NBA) and 6.9 assists to go with 4.0 rebounds and 1.62 steals in 38.2 minutes. [216] In Game 6 of the Finals, Curry scored 34 points along with seven rebounds, seven assists, and led the Warriors to a 10390 victory over the Celtics. Out. [219] On November 20, Curry posted a season-high 15 assists along with 33 points on 7-of-14 shooting from three-point range in a 127120 win over the Houston Rockets. After six seasons with the Timberwolves, he was traded to the Jazz. [80] The Warrior's playoff run was the first in which an All-NBA first team selection eliminated all other first team selections in on the way to a championship. The Golden State Warriors superstar was the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft and has spent his . [3][4][5] Analysts have referred to him as "the Michael Jordan of the three-point era", saying that he did for the three-point shot what Jordan did for the slam dunk. [87] On December 28, Curry recorded his sixth career triple-double with 23 points, a career-high 14 rebounds and 10 assists in a 122103 win over the Sacramento Kings. [99] With the conclusion of the regular season, Curry became the seventh player in NBA history to join the 504090 club, representing the shooting percentages from the field (.504), beyond the arc (.454), and the free-throw line (.908). [199] It was the first time in Curry's career that he posted 50 points and 10 assists in the same game, as he unseated Chamberlain as the oldest player in history to put up that single-game line. Curry said: "In the face of adversity, in the face of tragedy, how can I get through it? On October 30, 2019, against the Phoenix Suns in the fourth game of the season, Curry drove to the basket and collided with the Suns' Aron Baynes, who was trying to take a charge. Stephen Curry age Stephen Curry's full name is Wardell Stephen Curry II by name Steph. [252], NBA analysts say that Curry's scoring creates a "gravity" effect, forcing opposing defenders to double-team him even when he does not have the ball, which creates mismatches that his teammates exploit. ", "Why Steph Curry's return means just as much to NBA as it does Warriors", "One tweet that shows how quickly Steph Curry became a star", "As Warriors rise, so does Stephen Curry's stardom", "Stephen Curry annoyed by 'face of the NBA' debate", "Meet Steph Curry, the NBA's Most Beloved Megastar", "The Rise and Rise (and Rise) of Stephen Curry: The Wildly Miraculous and Quietly Inevitable Success of Golden State's Point Guard", "Stephen Curry leads NBA's most popular jersey list for second consecutive season", "Full List: The World's Highest-Paid Celebrities 2017", "How do Warriors stars rank in ESPN's 100 most famous athletes? [340] On June 24, 2020, Curry released a trailer for his new show on his YouTube channel, which is called Ultimate Home Championships, a show featuring people such as DeAndre Jordan, Ronda Rousey, and Kristopher London where contestants compete in wacky at-home challenges using things in their home. ", "Ranking the top 74 NBA players of all time: Nos. Let's celebrate this superstar's birthday by finding out more about his amazing career and his humble approach to fame. [24], On March 28, 2008, Curry led Davidson to another win, against third-seeded Wisconsin. Curry (lower leg) plans to make his return Sunday against the Lakers, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports. [297][298][299] In August 2017, Curry competed in the Ellie Mae Classic on an unrestricted sponsor exemption. As a child, Curry's father would take him and his older brother, Stephen, to his games where they would often shoot around with the team in warm-ups. [14] Curry led the team to a 334 record, en route to winning the provincial championship. 2022 Draft, 2021 Draft, 2020 Draft, 2019 Draft, 2018 . [261] The era has been referred to as "The Steph Effect"[5] or "the NBA's Three-Point Revolution". [218] On November 16, Curry scored 50 points alongside nine rebounds and six assists in a 130119 loss to the Phoenix Suns. [19], Curry eclipsed the school freshman scoring record with his 502nd point against Chattanooga on February 6, 2007. Curry took that noble idea and elevated it beyond any reasonable expectation. [48] He completed his bachelors degree in sociology in May 2022. He was first introduced to the malaria cause by Davidson teammate Bryant Barr when they were both in school. He is also involved with designing and testing accessories and even helped to name the device. [5] Curry regularly takes shots from between 30 and 35 feet. Curry visited the White House in 2015 and delivered a five-minute speech to dignitaries as part of President Barack Obama's launch of his President's Malaria Initiative strategy for 20152020. [101] His scoring average increase of 6.3 is the largest ever by a reigning MVP. [29], Curry finished the season averaging 25.9 points, 2.9 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. I'm a three-time champ. Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, and the greatest shooter in NBA history, Curry inspired teams and players to take more three-point shots. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com . born on 14 th March 1988, Akron, Ohio, United States when his father, Dell played for . The Warriors had Stephen Curry fall into their lap on draft night in 2009, as the future Hall of Famer was passed on six times before landing with Golden State at No. He scored 31 in the first half and finished with his sixth career 50-point game and made 10 or more 3s for the 10th time. [90], During the 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend, Curry competed in his third straight All-Star game for the West, and competed in the Three-Point Contest, where he lost in the final round to teammate Klay Thompson. "[267] In October 2021, Curry was honored as one of the league's greatest players of all time by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. [220] Curry, Klay Thompson, and Andrew Wiggins combined for 23 made three-pointers, the most three-pointers made in a game by a trio in NBA history. [12][13][277] Together, they have two daughters who were born in 2012 and 2015,[278][279] and a son who was born in 2018. [200] On November 12 against the Chicago Bulls, Curry became the NBA's career leader for three-pointers in both regular season and playoffs with 3,366, passing Ray Allen (3,358). Riley Elizabeth Curry . [230], Listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and 190 pounds (86kg), Curry plays almost exclusively at the point guard position and has career averages of 24.3 points, 6.5 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game. [223], On January 25, 2023, against the Memphis Grizzlies, Curry was ejected with over a minute remaining for throwing a mouthpiece, but the Warriors managed to defeat the Grizzlies 122120 behind Klay Thompson's clutch 3-pointer and Jordan Poole's game-winning layup. [53] His second half of the season vaulted him into the rookie of the year race. Stephen Curry: Will miss time after All-Star break. His 21 fourth-quarter points were the highest of his career. Of Curry's success with or without other elite teammates, Tom Haberstroh of NBC Sports said, "You can pluck All-Star after All-Star off the court like flower petals, and the Steph-led Warriors will still dominate like a champion. Checkout the latest stats of Seth Curry. Play. [147] Many felt that he should have won Finals MVP. [263], Where Curry ranks as one of the greatest NBA players has been more subject to debate. [163] On January 16, he scored 41 points with 9 three-pointers to become the first player in NBA history to make eight or more 3s in three straight games, as the Warriors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 147140. [168] On April 2, in a 116102 win over the Nuggets, Curry made 5 or more three-pointers in a career-best nine straight games and moved past Mullin for fourth place on the Warriors all-time points list. "[266], In 2020, an ESPN feature ranked Curry as the 13th-greatest basketball player of all time, the second-highest active player on the list. Curry registered 26 points, nine rebounds, and five assists in what was his final game for the Wildcats. He had hit a three-pointer in every regular-season game since November 11, 2014. [129] On December 1, he scored 23 points and passed Jason Kidd for eighth place on the career three-pointers made list in a 133112 win over the Orlando Magic. 3, behind Durant and LeBron James, on their "Top 100 NBA Players of 2019" list. In the game seven loss, Curry scored 17 points on 6-of-19 shooting. Stephen Curry with one of the day's best plays. [63] In February, he made his first All-Star appearance,[64] becoming the Warriors' first All-Star starter since Latrell Sprewell in 1995. [15], After Dell's retirement, the family moved back to Charlotte and Curry enrolled at Charlotte Christian School, where he was named all-conference and all-state, and led his team to three conference titles and three state playoff appearances. His fanbase ranges from very young children to the elderly, and casual or committed fans enjoy his style of play. [229] On June 6, 2016, Curry withdrew from consideration for the 2016 Olympics in Brazil, citing ankle and knee ailments as the major reason behind the decision. The Knicks didn't even make the playoffs, but that doesn't mean the 2022 NBA Finals didn't start with a knife to the heart of their fans. [318], In October 2018, Curry announced his involvement with the relaunch of Palm, a mobile companion device that pairs with a primary smartphone. [221] Curry (at age 34 years, 251 days) also became the second oldest player in NBA history to record at least 30 points and 15 assists in a game. 7 overall pick in Stephen Curry could very well be the No. [284][285] He spoke about his faith during his MVP speech by saying: "People should know who I represent and why I am who I am, and that's because of my Lord and Savior." Curry scored 25 points in the game but Davidson lost 5957, and the Jayhawks went on to win the championship. Curry made 46.6% of his 3's in that span, including four games in which he made 10 or more three-pointers. "There was a lot in that question," Curry laughed during Wednesday's media availability going into Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. [53] His free throw percentage of .934 (212227 FT) established a new Warriors single-season record, surpassing the previous mark of .924 set by Rick Barry in 197778. 2009: Rd 1, Pk 7 (GS) Status. [22] He was also an honorable mention in Sports Illustrated's All-Mid-Major. [153] Over the first seven games of the season, he made at least 5 three-pointers in all seven games, breaking George McCloud's record of six games in a row during the 199596 season. [74], In Game 5 of the Conference Semifinals against the Memphis Grizzlies, Curry became the first player in league history to register 6 three-pointers and six steals in a game. [346] In a letter in which Curry and his wife opposed affordable housing in his own neighborhood, they wrote, "We hesitate to add to the 'not in our backyard' (literally) rhetoric, but safety and privacy for us and our kids continues to be our top priority and one of the biggest reasons we chose Atherton as home."[347][348]. [140], On March 23, against the Hawks, Curry suffered a Grade 2 medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprain to his left knee. ", Monte Poole of NBC Sports on Curry's popularity[305], Curry is one of the most successful players in the NBA, and has also become an international celebrity, on par with four-time MVP LeBron James. [180], Curry was expected to take on a greater offensive load in the 201920 season with Thompson out injured and Kevin Durant having left the Warriors as a free agent. Curry became the fifth player in Warriors history to score 14,000 points, ending the game with 14,023 and joining Wilt Chamberlain (17,783), Rick Barry (16,447), Paul Arizin (16,266), and Chris Mullin (16,235) on the franchise list. [257] He shoots 54 percent from this range, while the NBA makes 35 percent of its threes overall and under 22 percent from between 30 and 35 feet. [338] Curry was also executive producer of the film Emanuel, scheduled for US theatrical release in select theaters on June 17, 2019. [a] In Game 4, he had 37 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 119117 overtime win,[177] as he and Draymond Green became the first teammates in league history to have a triple-double in the same playoff game. In the Warriors' season finale against the Portland Trail Blazers on April 14, Curry recorded a then career-high 42 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, becoming the first rookie since Robertson in February 1961 to register at least those numbers in each category in the same game. [53] On December 7 against the Memphis Grizzlies, Curry eclipsed Jason Richardson (700) as the franchise's leader in career three-pointers. He pays a tax for his great teammates. It was his third 40-point game of the season. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [16] He ultimately chose to attend Davidson College, who had aggressively recruited him from the tenth grade. After the season ended, he was selected for the USA team to appear at the 2007 FIBA U19 World Championships in which he averaged 9.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 19.4 minutes, helping Team USA to a silver medal finish.[23]. Despite lobbying from Davidson head coach Bob McKillop and Charleston coach Bobby Cremins,[43] the Wildcats failed to get an NCAA tournament bid. The New York Knicks have done a solid job of drafting in . [337] In October 2018, Curry signed on as executive producer of the film Breakthrough, scheduled for release in April 2019. Updated Jun 2, 2022 at 3:22am. [50][51], On June 25, 2009, Curry was selected as the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors. [188] At the 2021 All-Star Game, he won his second Three-Point Contest after making his last shot in the final round to edge Mike Conley Jr. Wardell Stephen Curry II ( born March 14, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). [224] The next day, Curry was named a Western Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, marking his ninth overall selection. This crazy popularity is why his jersey sales consistently rank No. [222] On December 10, in a rematch of the 2022 NBA Finals, Curry recorded 32 points, six rebounds, and seven assists in a 123107 win over the Boston Celtics. [70][71] On April 9, he broke his own league record for three-pointers made in a season during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers. [27] He stated that he wanted to develop as a point guard, his likely position in the NBA. [293] Curry is also an avid golfer; he started playing golf at the age of 10, played golf in high school, and frequently plays golf with teammate Andre Iguodala. [47] Curry opted out of his senior year at Davidson, but he stated that he still planned to earn his degree. See trending [142] In Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, Curry scored 35 points with 5 three-pointers in a 12685 win over the Houston Rockets. Crediting Curry with being "one of the greatest guards the game has ever seen", he said: "If you have a mind for the game, you know that it takes sacrifice to be great. He set a new franchise record with 42 playoff three-pointers, eclipsing the Warriors' career playoff mark of 29 previously held by Jason Richardson, giving him a total of 314 three-pointers for the season to become the first player in NBA history to hit at least 300 threes in a single season. Foundation in Oakland, California. Poole stated that "the joy factor exponentially increases" when Curry is on the court and that "the sight of this relatively ordinary specimen sending much bigger players into silent surrender is an intoxicant for the Warriors and their fans. [49] Curry's completion of his degree qualified him for jersey or number retirement; Davidson reserves that honor for players who complete their degrees at the school. [107] Curry led the Warriors to a 41 victory over the Trail Blazers, as they moved on to the Western Conference Finals to face the Oklahoma City Thunder. Curry scored 50 points (just 2 points shy of the All-Star Game record set by Anthony Davis in 2017);[205] he also set the record for most three-pointers made in an All-Star quarter (6), half (8), and game (16),[206] and was named the All-Star Game MVP. Curry was selected by the Warriors with the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft. Georgetown, ranked eighth nationally, entered the game as a heavy favorite after an appearance in the Final Four in 2007. [302] Curry is also a fan of English soccer club Chelsea F.C. [112] On November 4, Curry's NBA-record streak of 157 straight games with at least one made three-pointer was snapped during the Warriors' 11797 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers after he went 0-of-10 from three-point range.
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