PTS . "[245] Warriors Coach Steve Kerr stated that Curry's hand-eye coordination "is as great as anyone I've ever seen. Curry's 54 points against the Knicks included a career-best and franchise-record 11 three-pointers, becoming the first player in NBA history to score 50-plus points while hitting 10-plus three-pointers in a game. [84] The Warriors made NBA history on November 24 when they became the first team ever to start 160 with a win over the Los Angeles Lakers,[85] before improving to 240 on December 11 with a double-overtime win over the Boston Celtics. [73][231] His career free throw percentage of 90.8% (through the end of the 202122 season) is the highest in NBA history. [96] On April 7, Curry scored 27 points to help the Warriors become the second team in NBA history to win 70 games in a season with a 112101 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The No. Nick Friedell of ESPN said "The greatest shooter of all time. 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. On top of that, he spent two more years in Europe before coming to the NBA. [339] The film focuses on the responses of family members of victims of the 2015 Charleston church shooting. [197], On October 19, 2021, in the Warriors' season-opener, Curry recorded his eighth career triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 121114 win against the Los Angeles Lakers. Foundation, Ayesha And Stephen Curry Are Taking Their Philanthropy To The Next Level", "Stephen and Ayesha Curry Launch Eat. On November 18, 2008, Curry scored a career-high 44 points in Davidson's 8278 loss to Oklahoma. [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. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com . 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. Curry is proof that if you work hard enough, you can still find ways to dominate, no matter your size. [146] In Game 4, Curry led all scorers with 37 points in a 10885 win that helped the Warriors clinch their second straight championship with a series sweep over the Cavaliers. [156] The Warriors ended November with a 158 record, with Curry's strained left groin sidelining him for 11 straight games. [34] On November 25, against Loyola, Curry was held scoreless as Loyola constantly double-teamed him. 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. [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. The Golden State Warriors superstar was the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft and has spent his . [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. 3, behind Durant and LeBron James, on their "Top 100 NBA Players of 2019" list. Brother Stephen Curry; Brother-in-law Austin Rivers, Damion Lee; Father Dell Curry; . [130] On December 4, in a 125115 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Curry hit 5 three-pointers to become the fastest NBA player to achieve the milestone of 2,000 career three-pointers, achieving that mark in just 597 games, 227 less than the previous fastest player to achieve that mark, Ray Allen. He had hit a three-pointer in every regular-season game since November 11, 2014. [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. [316][317], In September 2017, it was announced that Curry had signed an exclusive autograph contract with Steiner Sports Memorabilia. [345], In 2023, Curry opposed the development of multi-family housing in the wealthy enclave of Atherton, California where he and his family live. [257] Owen Davis of Sky Sports echoed this sentiment, stating: "After all, not everyone is blessed with supreme height and athleticism, but everyone can learn to pass, dribble and shoot. Gerald Henderson Jr., son of Gerald Henderson, was drafted 12th by the Charlotte Bobcats. [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. Curry said: "In the face of adversity, in the face of tragedy, how can I get through it? [5] Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post stated that "coaches have to explain that while Curry's skill set is something to aspire to, his game is built on fundamentals" and that "while the Warriors have become the NBA's gold standard and make all those social-media-bound plays, the root of their success is ball movement. [302] Curry is also a fan of English soccer club Chelsea F.C. [102][103][104] A right MCL injury kept him out of the first three games of the second round. [10] The family briefly moved to Toronto, where Dell finished out his career as a member of the Raptors. [227] In 2010, he was selected to the senior squad, playing limited minutes at the 2010 FIBA World Championship (known later as FIBA Basketball World Cup) as the United States won the gold medal in an undefeated tournament. Curry scored 25 points in the game but Davidson lost 5957, and the Jayhawks went on to win the championship. [261] The era has been referred to as "The Steph Effect"[5] or "the NBA's Three-Point Revolution". [213] During the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, he averaged 23.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game. The Warriors maintain optimism that Curry (lower leg) could return sometime during the team's upcoming three-game road trip, which begins Sunday against the Lakers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. He tallied two of the NBA's top six scoring games with 54 points on February 27 at New York and 47 on April 12 at Los Angeles, becoming the first Warrior to score 45-plus at New York and Los Angeles in the same season since Rick Barry in 1966, joining Barry, Guy Rodgers, and Wilt Chamberlain as the only four Warriors to do so. [320], In October 2019, Curry invested in SnapTravel (now SuperTravel), a technology company that focuses on travel and ticket search. 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. [58], Prior to the start of the 201213 season, Curry signed a four-year, $44 million contract extension with the Warriors. Curry was born on March 14, 1988 in Akron, Ohio when his father, Dell, played for the Cleveland Cavaliers. 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. [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. [226], Curry's first experience with the United States national team came at the 2007 FIBA Under-19 World Championship, where he helped Team USA capture the silver medal. Curry ended the game with 40 points while also going 8-for-10 from three-point range. [225] On January 30, Curry put up 38 points on 12-of-20 shooting from the field, alongside eight rebounds and 12 assists in a 128120 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Winner 2/27/16, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green Congratulate LeBron James on Becoming NBA's All-Time Leading Scorer, Golden State Warriors Highlights vs. Dallas Mavericks, On This Date in Warriors History: Stephen Curry Scores 51 Points Against Mavericks 2/4/15, Golden State Warriors Highlights vs. Denver Nuggets. [311], ESPN has ranked Curry among the most famous international athletes, while Forbes has ranked him among the world's highest-paid celebrities for his endorsements. It was the most scored by a Warrior since Purvis Short tallied 59 points in 1984. [182], On December 27, 2020, Curry put up 36 points in a 129128 win over the Chicago Bulls. [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. The Warriors announced Wednesday that Curry (lower leg) will be re-evaluated in a week. 10 seed Davidson clinches Sweet 16 berth after upset of Hoyas", "Curry's reliable stroke good for 40 as Davidson advances to second round", "Curry's sweet touch continues as Davidson eludes Wisconsin", "Sophomore sensation Curry returning to Davidson", "Curry shrugs off the glory in Davidson's Elite run", "Goliath slays Davidson, Curry as Kansas holds on", "For first time in six decades, no seniors on AP All-America team", "Stephen Curry: First Most Outstanding Player From Losing Team Since Juwan Howard FanHouse AOL Sports Blog", "Davidson College Athletics Stephen Curry Named Top 30 Candidate for Naismith Trophy", "Curry's career-high 44 points not enough as Griffin-led Oklahoma tops Davidson", "Curry, Lovedale have double-doubles as No. [53] In May 2011, he was named the recipient of the NBA Sportsmanship Award,[56] and underwent surgery on his right ankle. [105] In Game 4 of the second-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Curry came off the bench to score 40 points in a 132125 overtime win;[106] 17 of those points came in the extra period, an NBA record for points scored by an individual in overtime. Out (Leg) - The Warriors announced that Curry suffered multiple injuries to his left leg and will be re-evaluated after the All-Star Break. [135] On January 25, he scored 25 points in a 126113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. [53], In 201314, Curry appeared in 78 games (all starts), averaging career highs of 24.0 points (seventh in the NBA) and 8.5 assists (fifth) to go with 4.3 rebounds and 1.63 steals, becoming the first player in Warriors history to average 24 points and eight assists in a single season (ninth player in NBA history). [5] Curry regularly takes shots from between 30 and 35 feet. [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. The shoes sold for $58,100 on eBay after 113 bids, and the money was donated for STEM education initiatives. [194] His play rekindled talk of him being a candidate for his third MVP award. NASA offered Curry a tour of the Johnson Space Center and to discuss the matter with him. [42] In the semifinals, against the College of Charleston, Curry had 20 points but Davidson lost 5259. [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. Ayesha Curry (2011) NBA Draft: 2009 (Round: 1, Pick: 7) Current Team: Golden State Warriors (Point Guard, Shooting Guard) . [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. ", "Under Armour is upping its game with Steph Curry", "TrueHoop Presents: You won't believe how Nike lost Steph", "Under Armour Sales Jump 30% As Stephen Curry Shoes Prove A Slam Dunk", "Waning interest in Steph Curry shoes? [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. Draft Info. [326][327], In 2015, Curry wore sneakers that had Deah Shaddy Barakat's name on them; he was one of the victims of the 2015 Chapel Hill shooting. [33] On November 21, Curry registered a career-high 13 assists, to go along with 30 points, in Davidson's 9770 win over Winthrop. [257][263] Catch and shoot players existed, but Curry's success inspired the league to abandon physical play around the basket and to embrace a pace and space and three-point shooting style. [335] The foundation works to end childhood hunger, increase access to quality education, and provide safe spaces for children to stay active. Learn. [30] He also was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Midwest Region of the 2008 NCAA tournament, becoming the first player from a team not making the Final Four to do so since Juwan Howard of Michigan in 1994. His fanbase ranges from very young children to the elderly, and casual or committed fans enjoy his style of play. 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. [215] In Game 5 of the Finals, Curry passed Boston Celtics legend John Havlicek for 10th on the all-time Finals assists list. [82] Curry was named the league's first ever unanimous MVP, becoming the 11th player in NBA history to win the award in consecutive seasons and the first guard to do so since Steve Nash in 200405 and 200506. [224] The next day, Curry was named a Western Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, marking his ninth overall selection. [179] In Game 6, Curry scored 21 points, but shot just 6 for 17 and went 3 of 11 on three-pointers, including missing a contested three-pointer in the waning moments, as the Warriors lost the game and the series with a 114110 defeat. [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. [344], In December 2021, Curry voiced his support for the For the People Act, an election reform bill aimed at expanding voting rights. [332], In December 2018, while on a podcast, Curry questioned whether the Apollo program's Moon landing actually happened, which received substantial media attention and criticism. [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). [178] In Game 5, he helped the Warriors stave off elimination with 31 points in a 106105 win, cutting the Raptors' series lead to 32. He came off the bench to score 28 points in a 121116 win. [249][250][251] He is also the fastest player in league history to make 2,000 career three-pointers, doing so in 227 fewer games than the previous record-holder, Ray Allen. In 2013, he appeared in the playoffs for the first time in his career, with the Warriors earning the sixth seed in the Western Conference. [37] On February 14, 2009, Curry rolled his ankle in the second half of a win over Furman. During the game, Curry was guarded by his brother Seth for the first time in their NBA careers. [157], Despite Curry's 27 points in his return to the line-up on December 1, the Warriors were defeated 111102 by the Detroit Pistons. "[18] In his first collegiate game, against Eastern Michigan, Curry finished with 15 points but committed 13 turnovers. Purdy: Warriors look like they finally got it right by drafting Davidson star Stephen Curry. Curry's ability to hit shots from all over the floor changed the way the game is played. | Jim McIsaac/Getty Images. 30, and he posed for a photo that was similar to one that Curry did for GQ. It was his third 40-point game of the season. After six seasons with the Timberwolves, he was traded to the Jazz. [158] On December 17, he scored 20 points in a 11093 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, becoming just the fifth player in Warriors history to score 15,000 points during the regular season, joining Wilt Chamberlain (17,783), Rick Barry (16,447), Paul Arizin (16,266), and Chris Mullin (16,235). [161] On January 11, in a 146109 win over the Chicago Bulls, Curry made 5 three-pointers to surpass Jason Terry (2,282) and move into third place all-time in NBA history behind Ray Allen (2,973) and Reggie Miller (2,560). He was named to the Associated Press' All-America Second Team on March 31, 2008. 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]. [165] On February 21, he scored 36 points with 10 three-pointers in a 125123 win over the Kings. [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. [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. Curry finished the season leading the Southern Conference in scoring with 21.5 points per game. Single-season NCAA 3-point field goals (162. [342] In 2021, he signed a deal with NBCUniversal. In Game 1 of the Warriors' first-round playoff series against the Clippers, Curry scored 38 points and made 8 three-pointers to give him the most in postseason history, passing Ray Allen (385). [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]. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. [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. [9] Dell often took Curry and his younger brother Seth to his games, where they would shoot with the Hornets during warm-ups. [54] He was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for January, March and April, finishing as the only Western Conference rookie to win the award three times. [69] He was the leading vote-getter for the All-Star Game and won the Three-Point Contest on All-Star Saturday night. [73] A leader within the Warriors organization,[234][235] he helped recruit former MVP Kevin Durant to the Warriors. Wardell Stephen Curry II (/stfn/ STEF-n; born March 14, 1988)[1] is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). [201] On December 14 at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks, Curry made his 2,974th career three-pointer to pass Ray Allen and become the NBA all-time leader in made three-pointers. 1 pick if we were to redraft this draft, especially after leading the Warriors to their fourth championship and his first. He led the Wildcats to a 266 regular-season record, and a 200 conference record. The Warriors also have a trump card sitting in their back pocket -- the best starting lineup in the NBA.Curry, Thompson, Looney, Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green have a net rating of plus-22 . In his sophomore season in 200708, Curry had grown to his adult height of 6ft 3 in (1.91 m) and again led the Southern Conference in scoring, averaging 25.5 points per game while adding 4.7 rebounds per game and 2.8 assists per game. [233] He has been selected to eight All-NBA Teams and voted league MVP twice. The 41-point victory was the largest in franchise history during the postseason. [318], In October 2018, Curry announced his involvement with the relaunch of Palm, a mobile companion device that pairs with a primary smartphone. Stephen Curry: Re-evaluation coming in one week. [138] On March 2, in a 114109 win over the Atlanta Hawks, Curry made his 200th three-point field goal of the season, becoming the first player in NBA history with at least 200 three-pointers in six seasons, having reached the mark in every season since 201213. Steph Curry's height was a big reason why the guard wasn't picked earlier in the draft. Latest on Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . On March 2, 2007, in the Southern Conference tournament semi-finals against Furman, Curry made his 113th three-point field goal of the year, breaking Keydren Clark's NCAA freshman season record for three-pointers. [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.
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