Curry's scoring helped the Wildcats to a 295 overall record and a Southern Conference regular-season title. I'm a three-time champ.
[100] The league's leading scorer at 30.1 points per game, he posted the highest scoring average of the first 29 504090 seasons. She said that "in one stretch he hit a mind-expanding 67 percent between 28 and 50 feet. "[257] His range and efficiency drove the developers of the NBA 2K video game series, in which Curry is featured, to worry that his abilities could not be replicated on screen. Stephen Curry - PG - Davidson - NBA Draft Profile and Stats 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. [322][323][324] In February 2022, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a lawsuit against Bitconnect that the Securities Act of 1933 extends to targeted solicitation using social media. He was named Western Conference Player of the Month for April and earned All-NBA Second Team honors, becoming the first Warriors player named to the First or Second Team since 199394. 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. The film and TV deal included electronics, gaming and virtual reality and will focus on faith and family-friendly content. [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. "[150], On October 21, 2018, Curry had 30 points and 6 three-pointers in a 10098 loss to the Denver Nuggets, thus moving past Paul Pierce for sixth place on the NBA's career three-point list. He came off the bench to score 28 points in a 121116 win. [53], Curry earned Western Conference Player of the Month honors for the month of April, averaging 25.4 points, 8.1 assists, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.13 steals in eight games in the final month of the season to become the third Warrior to ever win the award, joining Chris Mullin (November 1990 and January 1989) and Bernard King (January 1981).
Warriors 'winning the right way' ahead of Stephen Curry's return, but Curry finished his rookie season with 166 three-pointers, which were the most ever by a rookie in NBA history. His fanbase ranges from very young children to the elderly, and casual or committed fans enjoy his style of play. [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. Stephen Curry age Stephen Curry's full name is Wardell Stephen Curry II by name Steph. [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. He is officially probable. [297][298][299] In August 2017, Curry competed in the Ellie Mae Classic on an unrestricted sponsor exemption. 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. Otherwise you can't win. Curry scored 43 points, which is the third most points in Southern Conference tournament history. [53] His second half of the season vaulted him into the rookie of the year race. [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. Instead, they received the sixth seed in the 2009 NIT.
Stephen Curry set to return Sunday vs. Lakers | HoopsHype [38] On February 28, 2009, Curry became Davidson's all-time leading scorer with 34 points in a 9956 win against Georgia Southern. [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. Out (Leg) - The Warriors announced that Curry suffered multiple injuries to his left leg and will be re-evaluated after the All-Star Break. Foundation, Ayesha And Stephen Curry Are Taking Their Philanthropy To The Next Level", "Stephen and Ayesha Curry Launch Eat.
If Steph Curry Had Been Drafted No. 1 by the Clippers 10 Years Ago Minnesota had two chances to draft Stephen Curry in the 2009 NBA Draft, but instead selected Ricky Rubio (5th) and Jonny Flynn (6th) Bucci Mane . He is something special. [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. 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.
Stephen Curry - Age, Bio, Birthday, Family, Net Worth | National Today [140], On March 23, against the Hawks, Curry suffered a Grade 2 medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprain to his left knee. [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. [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. While this is a short-sighted. He has led the Warriors to three NBA championships and earned two MVP awards, becoming the first unanimous MVP in league history in 201516. [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, why he was voted to be the captain of the [2018] Western Conference All-Star team and why 9-year-old girls feel comfortable enough to write letters asking for his help and actually get it. "[245] Goldsberry stated that "no player in the history of the NBA has combined range, volume and efficiency from downtown as well as Curry" and that "Curry's jumper is so lethal that he has become the most efficient volume scorer on the planet. [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. 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. [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. [292], Curry suffers from keratoconus and wears contact lenses to correct his vision. He was first introduced to the malaria cause by Davidson teammate Bryant Barr when they were both in school.
Stephen Curry: Life, wife, daughter, age, height, salary - Sports [164] On January 31, he scored 41 points with 10 three-pointers in a 113104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. He also said the reason that he pounds his chest and points up is that he has a "heart for God" and as a reminder that he plays for God. During the 201213 season, Curry set the NBA record for three-pointers made in a regular season, with 272. [33] He extended a career-long streak by scoring at least 25 points for the seventh straight game. [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. [33] On November 21, Curry registered a career-high 13 assists, to go along with 30 points, in Davidson's 9770 win over Winthrop. Curry shot 13 for 17 and 10 of 13 from deep in 26 minutes for his ninth 30-point game of the season. [159] On December 23, he scored 42 points and made a layup with 0.5 seconds left to lift the Warriors to a 129127 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. [196] He scored 46 points in the regular-season finale against Memphis to hold off Bradley Beal and secure his second scoring title as the oldest player in NBA history to average more than 30 points per game in a single season, finishing with a 32.0 point average. Curry scored 33 points as Davidson won 7356 to advance to the Elite 8. The Golden State Warriors superstar was the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft and has spent his . 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. "[245] Warriors Coach Steve Kerr stated that Curry's hand-eye coordination "is as great as anyone I've ever seen. [337] In October 2018, Curry signed on as executive producer of the film Breakthrough, scheduled for release in April 2019. [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. [26] Curry also tied Darrin Fitzgerald of Butler for the single-season record for most three-pointers with 158. [345], In 2023, Curry opposed the development of multi-family housing in the wealthy enclave of Atherton, California where he and his family live. 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. Curry helped the Warriors return to the NBA Finals in 2017, 2018, and 2019, winning back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018, but falling to the Toronto Raptors in 2019. The New York Knicks have done a solid job of drafting in . [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. [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. "[308] His flashy play and penchant for coming up big in the clutch have made him a fan favorite, and his smaller physique is said to have made his success seem more attainable for younger fans of the NBA. Fast Facts Full Name: Wardell Stephen Curry II Nickname: Steph, The Golden Boy Birth date: March 14, 1988 Age: 34 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Height: 6' 2" Relationship Status: Married Net Worth: $160 million Wardell's Social Media: [128] He officially signed the contract on July 25. He played college basketball for the Davidson Wildcats, where he set career scoring records for Davidson and the Southern Conference, was twice named conference player of the year, and set the single-season NCAA record during his sophomore year for most three-pointers made. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. His 51 points tied Gilbert Arenas and Michael Jordan for the Verizon Center record. [77][78] The Warriors went on to defeat the Rockets to earn a Finals matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where Curry struggled to start the series, converting on only 22 percent of his field goals in Game 2. His absence makes it much easier for defenders to switch on screens. This article is about the American basketball player. [16] He ultimately chose to attend Davidson College, who had aggressively recruited him from the tenth grade. [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. [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]. And hopefully, they know that I've been thinking about them. [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. [93] He also broke his own NBA record for threes in a season, leaving the new mark at 288. [212], On May 9, in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Memphis Grizzlies, Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 500 career playoff threes. [224] The next day, Curry was named a Western Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, marking his ninth overall selection. Curry (at age 34 years, 88 days) also became the second-oldest player in NBA Finals history to record a 40-point, 10-rebound game behind only LeBron James in 2020 (at age 35 years, 284 days).
Stephen Curry 2009 Draft Profile | Tankathon [283], Curry has been outspoken about his Christian faith. For other people with the same name, see, U.S. 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. [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). [241] Using an unorthodox jump shot, he releases the ball from his hands in under half a second by releasing it on the way up, adding extra arc to his shot and making it difficult to block. [63] In February, he made his first All-Star appearance,[64] becoming the Warriors' first All-Star starter since Latrell Sprewell in 1995. In the game seven loss, Curry scored 17 points on 6-of-19 shooting. "There was a lot in that question," Curry laughed during Wednesday's media availability going into Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. After going down 31, he helped the Warriors rally to win the series 43 and advance to their second straight NBA Finals. 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. The No. He became the 49th player in NBA history to rack up 20,000 points. [48] He completed his bachelors degree in sociology in May 2022. [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. 2009: Rd 1, Pk 7 (GS) Status. [325], In 2012, Curry started donating three insecticide-treated mosquito nets for every three-pointer he made to the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign to combat malaria. [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. [75] In Game 6, he made a playoff career-high 8 three-pointers en route to a series-clinching victory.
Stephen Curry Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more 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. He led the league in three-pointers made for a second consecutive season with 261 (fourth-most ever in a single season), the first player since Ray Allen in 200102 and 200203 to lead the league in threes in back-to-back seasons. [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. Curry ended the game with 40 points while also going 8-for-10 from three-point range. [19], Curry eclipsed the school freshman scoring record with his 502nd point against Chattanooga on February 6, 2007. [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. Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, and as the greatest shooter in NBA history,[2] Curry is credited with revolutionizing the sport by inspiring teams and players to take more three-point shots. [268], On July 30, 2011, Curry married longtime girlfriend and Toronto-area native Ayesha Alexander in Charlotte. [29], Curry finished the season averaging 25.9 points, 2.9 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. Brother Stephen Curry; Brother-in-law Austin Rivers, Damion Lee; Father Dell Curry; . [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. [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. He also became the first Warriors player to lead the NBA in free throw percentage since Mark Price in 199697. 4011", "NBA & ABA Single Season Playoff Leaders and Records for 3-Pt Field Goals", Davidson College Men's Basketball Media Guide 2021, "Golden State Warriors Guard Stephen Curry Married His College Sweetheart Ayesha Alexander", "Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry's wife announces birth of baby girl", "Ayesha and Stephen Curry Welcome Baby No. "My mom is. 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. [208] On March 10, Curry scored 34 points in a 113102 win over the Denver Nuggets. [265] Sports Illustrated ranked him at No. At the ceremony, he also entered Davidson's athletic hall of fame and physically received his Davidson diploma. In the next game, against Michigan, he scored 32 points, dished out four assists, and grabbed nine rebounds. 7 overall pick in Stephen Curry could very well be the No. Despite lobbying from Davidson head coach Bob McKillop and Charleston coach Bobby Cremins,[43] the Wildcats failed to get an NCAA tournament bid.