[263], Where Curry ranks as one of the greatest NBA players has been more subject to debate. [53] He finished runner-up for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award behind Tyreke Evans[54] and was a unanimous NBA All-Rookie First Team selection, becoming the first Warriors player since Jason Richardson in 200102 to earn All-Rookie First Team honors. Instead, they received the sixth seed in the 2009 NIT. During the 201213 season, Curry set the NBA record for three-pointers made in a regular season, with 272. He also had a postseason career-high 15 rebounds and seven assists in a 121104 win. [38] On February 28, 2009, Curry became Davidson's all-time leading scorer with 34 points in a 9956 win against Georgia Southern. [343], Curry and his wife endorsed Joe Biden for President of the United States during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August 2020. Stephen Curry is 34 years old. Because of his father's storied career at Virginia Tech, Curry wanted to play college basketball for the Hokies, but was only offered a walk-on spot due in part to his slender 160-pound frame. [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. However, in August 2021, Dell and Sonya announced they were divorcingafter 33 years of marriage. Out. He had hit a three-pointer in every regular-season game since November 11, 2014. He grew up in Charlotte, N.C., after his father was drafted by the . Play. 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. [228] In 2014, he took on a larger role with the team, helping them to another undefeated tournament at the 2014 World Cup and scoring 10 points in the final game. Curry also surpassed Kyle Korver's mark of 127 straight games with a three-pointer. 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). Brother Stephen Curry; Brother-in-law Austin Rivers, Damion Lee; Father Dell Curry; . After six seasons with the Timberwolves, he was traded to the Jazz. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com . He is also involved with designing and testing accessories and even helped to name the device. 2022 Draft, 2021 Draft, 2020 Draft, 2019 Draft, 2018 . [81] For the Finals, Curry averaged 26 points and 6.3 assists per game. [289] Curry is also an investor in Active Faith, a Christian sports apparel brand. [263] The increase in three-point shooting is partly due to NBA teams incorporating it in their attempts to defeat the Warriors or copy the Warriors' style of play, and to young people wanting to imitate Curry's shooting range. Curry was born on March 14, 1988 in Akron, Ohio when his father, Dell, played for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Stephen Curry PPG 29.4 RPG 6.3 APG 6.4 PIE 17.2 HEIGHT 6'2" (1.88m) WEIGHT 185lb (84kg) COUNTRY USA LAST ATTENDED Davidson AGE 34 years BIRTHDATE March 14, 1988 DRAFT 2009 R1 Pick 7. Curry has been out since Feb. 4 with a left lower leg injury. Curry scored 32 points as the Wildcats beat the Gamecocks 7063. 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]. Stephen Curry speaks with Mark Jones of ESPN after being selected by the Golden State Warriors during the 2009 NBA Draft at the WaMu Theatre at. The full product line will include hand-signed official basketballs and jerseys, autographed photographs of epic moments, flashy framed signs and wall-art, game-used memorabilia, and limited-edition pieces. [27][28] On March 30, 2008, he set the record, against the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks, with his 159th three-pointer of the season. But the class of the draft turned out to be Stephen Curry despite being passed over six times, including one team that drafted two point guards not named Curry. At 484, the Warriors entered the All-Star break with the best record through 52 games in NBA history, one win better than the 199596 Chicago Bulls and 196667 Philadelphia 76ers. [283], Curry has been outspoken about his Christian faith. [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. [86] Their streak was broken the following day against the Milwaukee Bucks. Dude from Chelsea's kicked the ball boy?! Curry, alongside other spokespeople, is currently being sued for promoting unregistered securities through a class-action lawsuit. [297][298][299] In August 2017, Curry competed in the Ellie Mae Classic on an unrestricted sponsor exemption. He surpassed that record in 2015 with 286, and again in 2016 with 402. [344], In December 2021, Curry voiced his support for the For the People Act, an election reform bill aimed at expanding voting rights. [198] On November 8, Curry scored 50 points, with 10 assists on nine three-pointers made, in a 127113 win over the Atlanta Hawks. [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. [209] On March 14, his 34th birthday, Curry scored 47 points in a 126112 win over the Washington Wizards. [211] On April 1, he was ruled out for the remainder of the regular season. 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. [116] In a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on January 6, 2017, Curry had his second 40-point game of the season and reached the 12,000-point threshold, becoming the seventh player in Warriors history to score 12,000 career points. [24], On March 28, 2008, Curry led Davidson to another win, against third-seeded Wisconsin. Georgetown, ranked eighth nationally, entered the game as a heavy favorite after an appearance in the Final Four in 2007. Steph Curry is eyeing up a return to action on Sunday vs. the Lakers after missing the Warriors' last 9 games. [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. [306][307] Like James, he has been considered the face of the NBA, but has said that he is not motivated by that and is not looking "to take LeBron's throne or whatever. Curry is proof that if you work hard enough, you can still find ways to dominate, no matter your size. [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. [218] On November 16, Curry scored 50 points alongside nine rebounds and six assists in a 130119 loss to the Phoenix Suns. 3Find Out the Name Of Their Son", "Stephen Curry Quietly Buys $31 Million Atherton Mansion", "Stephen Curry Interview | Prodigal Magazine", "NBA MVP Stephen Curry's acceptance speech: 'I'm God's humble servant', "Stephen Curry's New Basketball Sneaker Features Bible Verse", "Under Armour Has High Hopes for Stephen Curry Shoe Launch in Battle Against Nike", "Stephen Curry's mother: Trip to Israel 'transformed' my life", "Lin's rise sparks Active Faith's success", "Stephen Curry sent Draen Petrovi's mother one of his NBA Finals jerseys", "Stephen Curry credits contact lenses for reversing shooting slump", "Kawakami: Round of golf therapeutic for Curry, Iguodala", "Stephen Curry the NBA's best golfer reveals his favorite golf holes", "Stephen Curry Responds to Fans on the Internet", "Stephen Curry's Family Thinks He Has Potential To Be A Professional Golfer", "Stephen Curry finishes fourth at celebrity golf tournament, wins lake-jump bet with dad", "LOOK: Steph Curry spotted golfing with President Obama in Martha's Vineyard", "Stephen Curry to compete in Web.com Tour golf event", "Curry shoots 74 again at Web.com, misses cut", "Stephen Curry Partners With Howard University to Launch First Division I Golf Program", "I'm nice with the right foot thoughthanks to @chelseafc for having me at Stamford Bridge today", "Are you serious. He became first NBA player to average 35 points and shoot 504090 in a calendar month. [92] With only one made free throw, Curry set a record for fewest free throws in a 50+ game. [164] On January 31, he scored 41 points with 10 three-pointers in a 113104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Otherwise you can't win. [57], In the lockout-shortened 201112 season, Curry appeared in 26 games (23 starts), averaging 14.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.50 steals in 28.2 minutes per contest. [73][231] His career free throw percentage of 90.8% (through the end of the 202122 season) is the highest in NBA history. [238][239] He is used more for his offense while his teammates, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, take on more defensive assignments. He pays a tax for his great teammates. It was the most scored by a Warrior since Purvis Short tallied 59 points in 1984. [53] On December 7 against the Memphis Grizzlies, Curry eclipsed Jason Richardson (700) as the franchise's leader in career three-pointers. [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. 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. 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 came back from an 11-game absence in January to put up 24 points vs. the Suns.. [114] On December 11, Curry hit 2 three-pointers against the Minnesota Timberwolves to pass Steve Nash for 17th on the NBA's career three-pointers list. [128] He officially signed the contract on July 25. 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. That same year, the Warriors broke the record for the most wins in an NBA season en route to reaching the 2016 NBA Finals, which they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games. [42] In the semifinals, against the College of Charleston, Curry had 20 points but Davidson lost 5259. Checkout the latest stats of Seth Curry. "My mom is. With Curry, the Warriors average 1.05 points every shot that comes after an off-ball screen; without Curry, it drops to 0.95 points per game. "[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. I'm a three-time champ. He grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, while his father, Dell, played for the Charlotte Hornets. 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. [46], In his final season at Davidson, Curry averaged 28.6 points, 5.6 assists, and 2.5 steals. [101] His scoring average increase of 6.3 is the largest ever by a reigning MVP. [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. With this game, he joined Ray Allen and Reggie Miller as the only players to have scored more than 2,500 career three-pointers in NBA history. "There was a lot in that question," Curry laughed during Wednesday's media availability going into Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. He led the Wildcats to a 266 regular-season record, and a 200 conference record. . Stephen Curry [Hyper] prices (Basketball Cards 2022 Panini Prizm Draft Picks) are updated daily for each source listed above. Curry's ability to hit shots from all over the floor changed the way the game is played. He, for numerous reasons stretching from his incredible talent to his previous ankle injuries, put the Warriors in place to win their third championship in four seasons. [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. [141] He subsequently missed nearly six weeks, returning to action in Game 2 of the Warriors' second-round playoff series against the Pelicans. [22] He was also an honorable mention in Sports Illustrated's All-Mid-Major. "[329][330][331] Also in 2015, after winning the MVP award following his impressive season, Curry donated his prize vehiclea 2016 Kia Sorentoto the East Oakland Youth Development Center, a local non-profit organization located in the backyard of Oracle Arena. [207] On February 24, Curry had a season-high 14 assists with 18 points in a 13295 blowout win over the Portland Trail Blazers. [11][12] He was also a member of Toronto 50, a club team that plays across Ontario,[13][14] pitting him against fellow future NBA players Cory Joseph and Kelly Olynyk. [33] On November 21, Curry registered a career-high 13 assists, to go along with 30 points, in Davidson's 9770 win over Winthrop. [153] The Warriors started the season with a 101 record. [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. Davidson played the third seed, South Carolina, on the road in the first round. [53] He scored 30-plus points eight times, setting the most 30-point games by any rookie in 200910 and the most since LeBron James had 13 and Carmelo Anthony had 10 in 200304. [34] On November 25, against Loyola, Curry was held scoreless as Loyola constantly double-teamed him. "[287][288] Curry has a tattoo of First Corinthians 13:8 in Hebrew on his wrist ("Love never fails"). [286] On some of his "Curry One" basketball shoes, there is a lace loop scripted "4:13". [176] In Game 3 of the 2019 Finals, Curry scored a playoff career-high 47 points to go with eight rebounds and seven assists in a 123109 loss to the Toronto Raptors. [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. [264] Former NBA player Steve Nash, who is also among the NBA's all-time efficient shooters, said Curry is "already an all-time great" and that people question his greatness "because he doesn't dominate the game physically. [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. Curry is the son of former NBA player Dell Curry and the older brother of current NBA player Seth Curry. Stephen Curry, NBA Draft Prospect speaks to the media during the 2009 NBA Draft Media Availability at The Westin Times Square on June 24, 2009 in New. [33] He extended a career-long streak by scoring at least 25 points for the seventh straight game. [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. [21] At the end of his freshman season, Curry was named Southern Conference Freshman of the Year, SoCon Tournament MVP, and selected to the SoCon All-tournament team, All-freshman team, and All-SoCon First Team. [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. [215] In Game 5 of the Finals, Curry passed Boston Celtics legend John Havlicek for 10th on the all-time Finals assists list. [333][334], In July 2019, Curry and his wife launched the Eat. [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. [95] On April 1, Curry missed a three-pointer to tie the game against the Celtics with 5.3 seconds left, as the Warriors suffered their first home defeat since January 27, 2015, snapping an NBA-record 54-game winning streak in the regular season at Oracle Arena. [290][291], During the 1992 NBA All-Star Game weekend, Curry's father entrusted him to Biserka Petrovi, mother of future Hall of Fame player Draen Petrovi, while Dell competed in the Three-Point Contest. [156] The Warriors ended November with a 158 record, with Curry's strained left groin sidelining him for 11 straight games. He had Under Armour create some shoes inspired by the comment and subsequent discussion. 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. He's that transcendent of a player. Nick Friedell of ESPN said "The greatest shooter of all time. And hopefully, they know that I've been thinking about them. He became just the sixth rookie in NBA history to post a 35-point, 10-assist, 10-rebound game when he registered his first career triple-double with 36 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds against the Los Angeles Clippers on February 10. [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. "[240], Curry scores a lot from underneath the rim all the way to near half-court. 30, and he posed for a photo that was similar to one that Curry did for GQ. In November 2022, FTX filed for bankruptcy, wiping out billions of dollars in customer funds. [140], On March 23, against the Hawks, Curry suffered a Grade 2 medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprain to his left knee. Stephen Curry, son of Dell Curry, was drafted 7th by the Golden State Warriors. He is officially probable. Bang!" [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. [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. Free shipping for many products! [9] During this time, Curry played for the Queensway Christian College boys' basketball team, leading them to an undefeated season. [181] On March 5, 2020, Curry returned against the Raptors and recorded 23 points, six rebounds and seven assists in a 121113 Warriors' loss. [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. [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. [315] As Curry became MVP and one of the most popular athletes in the world, sales of his shoes have become a major factor for the brand, with stock prices rising and falling based on the success of the Curry shoe line. [121] In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, Curry scored 40 points and hit a tying three-pointer with 1:48 remaining to help the Warriors rally from a 25-point deficit to win 113111; the Warriors overcame their largest halftime deficit ever in the postseason at 20 points. Curry scored 25 points in the game but Davidson lost 5957, and the Jayhawks went on to win the championship. [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. [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. Single-season NCAA freshman 3-point field goals (122, All-time leading scorer in history (2,635), All-time leader in 3-point field-goals made (414), Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 07:31. [247][248], Curry ranks 12th in NBA history in career three-point field goal percentage and holds four of the top five seasons in terms of total three-pointers made. [294][295][296] A 5-handicap golfer, Curry participates in celebrity golf tournaments and has played golf alongside Barack Obama. 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[82], In the 2016 playoffs, the Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets in the first round despite Curry only playing in the first half of Games 1 and 4 due to injury. [53], In 201011, Curry appeared in 74 games (all starts), averaging 18.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.47 steals in 33.6 minutes per contest. [335] The foundation works to end childhood hunger, increase access to quality education, and provide safe spaces for children to stay active. 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. [224] The next day, Curry was named a Western Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, marking his ninth overall selection. "[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. Stephen Curry: Re-evaluation coming in one week. [20] On March 15, 2007, Davidson marched into the NCAA tournament as a 13th seed set to play Maryland; despite Curry's game-high 30 points, Davidson lost 8270.
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