After six seasons with the Timberwolves, he was traded to the Jazz. In a ceremony held on August 31, 2022, Curry became the first Davidson player to have his number retired (six others have jerseys retired, but their numbers remain in circulation). [173] Curry faced his brother Seth in that Finals series, making them the first set of brothers to face each other in an NBA playoff series. [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. [131] Additionally, Curry is the fastest player to make 100 three-pointers in a season, doing so in just 19 games, breaking his own previous record of 20 games. [208] On March 10, Curry scored 34 points in a 113102 win over the Denver Nuggets. [143] In Game 6, Curry scored 29 points with 5 three-pointers, as the Warriors rallied from an early 17-point deficit to stave off elimination with a 11586 victory over the Rockets. [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. [101] His scoring average increase of 6.3 is the largest ever by a reigning MVP. Curry was born on March 14, 1988 in Akron, Ohio when his father, Dell, played for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | NBA.com The Warriors announced Thursday that Curry (lower leg) will remain out through the All-Star break before being re-evaluated. [239] Some analysts, including Ethan Sherwood Strauss of ESPN, have complimented his defensive play or called it underrated. [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. 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. [265] Sports Illustrated ranked him at No. [164] On January 31, he scored 41 points with 10 three-pointers in a 113104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. "[149] Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated argued that "the Golden State dynasty started with Stephen Curry. He made 8 three-pointers in the game to reach 200 for the season, becoming the first player in NBA history to make 200 three-pointers in four straight seasons. 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 pays a tax for that. She said that "in one stretch he hit a mind-expanding 67 percent between 28 and 50 feet. [53] On December 7 against the Memphis Grizzlies, Curry eclipsed Jason Richardson (700) as the franchise's leader in career three-pointers. Updated Jun 2, 2022 at 3:22am. "[339], Beginning in 2019, Curry is both an executive producer and resident golf pro on the American sports reality competition television series Holey Moley. He surpassed that record in 2015 with 286, and again in 2016 with 402. It was Curry's only scoreless collegiate game and just his second without double-digit points. [40][41], In the 2009 Southern Conference tournament, Davidson played Appalachian State in the quarterfinals and won 8468. "[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. [263], Where Curry ranks as one of the greatest NBA players has been more subject to debate. [27] He stated that he wanted to develop as a point guard, his likely position in the NBA. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages, Moments in Time | Stephen Curry's "Bang! After the Warriors won the series in five games, Curry was named the unanimous and inaugural winner of the Western Conference Finals MVP award. [210] On March 16, in a 11088 loss to the Boston Celtics, Curry suffered a sprained ligament in his left foot after having it rolled over by a diving Marcus Smart and was ruled out indefinitely. Learn. Curry had five 30-point/10-assist games, which tied Michael Jordan for the second-most 30-point/10-assist games by a rookie (Oscar Robertson is first with 25). He finished 0-for-3 from the field as Davidson won the game 7848. [294][295][296] A 5-handicap golfer, Curry participates in celebrity golf tournaments and has played golf alongside Barack Obama. At the ceremony, he also entered Davidson's athletic hall of fame and physically received his Davidson diploma. 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. 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. [297][298][299] In August 2017, Curry competed in the Ellie Mae Classic on an unrestricted sponsor exemption. [33] He extended a career-long streak by scoring at least 25 points for the seventh straight game. He led the Wildcats to a 266 regular-season record, and a 200 conference record. Steph Curry: When did get drafted| Billion dollar contract| Braids [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. [174] Steph averaged a series career-high 36.5 points to help the Warriors sweep the Trail Blazers. His fanbase ranges from very young children to the elderly, and casual or committed fans enjoy his style of play. [320], In October 2019, Curry invested in SnapTravel (now SuperTravel), a technology company that focuses on travel and ticket search. "[263], Monte Poole of NBC Sports found Curry to be "the most human of superstars," with a childlike aura to him when he plays with success. 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[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. [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. [140], On March 23, against the Hawks, Curry suffered a Grade 2 medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprain to his left knee. [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. 2827. [89] On February 3, he made 11 three-pointers (including seven in the first quarter) and scored 51 points (including a career-high 36 points in the first half) to lead the Warriors past the Washington Wizards 134121. 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. Curry scored 33 points as Davidson won 7356 to advance to the Elite 8. Curry shot 16-of-26 overall against the Pelicans for his first 40-point game of the season, finishing with 46 in a 116106 win. His absence slows the Warriors offense and leads to less passing and ball movement. The Steph Curry Effect: Redrafting the 2009 NBA Draft Class - Sportscasting [135] On January 25, he scored 25 points in a 126113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. [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. Hindsight is glorious it allows us to look back in time and determine whether or not a given thing was the right move, devoid of the immediate context that guides our decision making. [170], The Warriors entered the playoffs as the first seed in the Western Conference with a 5725 record. [141] He subsequently missed nearly six weeks, returning to action in Game 2 of the Warriors' second-round playoff series against the Pelicans. 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. [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]. [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. For other people with the same name, see, U.S. The shoes sold for $58,100 on eBay after 113 bids, and the money was donated for STEM education initiatives. See trending On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [207] On February 24, Curry had a season-high 14 assists with 18 points in a 13295 blowout win over the Portland Trail Blazers. WHERE ARE THEY NOW? The players drafted before Steph Curry in the 2009 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. 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[6] For their shooting abilities, Curry and teammate Klay Thompson have earned the nickname of the Splash Brothers; in 201314, they set the record for combined three-pointers made in an NBA season with 484, a record they broke the following season (525), and again in the 201516 season (678). Let's celebrate this superstar's birthday by finding out more about his amazing career and his humble approach to fame. [123] In a 120108 Game 3 win, Curry scored 21 points and became the franchise leader in postseason points, passing Rick Barry. [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. [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). [246] A clutch scorer, he often shoots at his best in high-pressure moments, and takes game-winning shots. Draft Info. Age - 29 years old. [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. [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." ", "Ranking the top 74 NBA players of all time: Nos. "[264] CBS Sports ranked Curry at No. 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. [31] Curry was nominated for an ESPY in the Breakthrough Player of the Year category. [7][8] He grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, where his father spent most of his NBA career with the Charlotte Hornets. [33] On November 21, Curry registered a career-high 13 assists, to go along with 30 points, in Davidson's 9770 win over Winthrop. 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. [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. [333][334], In July 2019, Curry and his wife launched the Eat. Curry managed just five points in the first half of the game as Davidson trailed by as many as 17 points, but his 25 second-half points led Davidson to a 7470 comeback victory. "[305], Curry is widely known for his partnership with Under Armour, where he is considered to be the "face of their footwear line". [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. The New York Knicks have done a solid job of drafting in . [73] A leader within the Warriors organization,[234][235] he helped recruit former MVP Kevin Durant to the Warriors. Curry also surpassed Kyle Korver's mark of 127 straight games with a three-pointer. 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. [204], In the 2022 NBA All-Star Game held on February 20, Curry's Team LeBron defeated Team Durant 163160. [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. [38] On February 28, 2009, Curry became Davidson's all-time leading scorer with 34 points in a 9956 win against Georgia Southern. Stephen Curry is 34 years old. Stephen Curry was the third point guard drafted in the 2009 NBA Draft and the seventh overall pick. [75] In Game 6, he made a playoff career-high 8 three-pointers en route to a series-clinching victory. 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. "[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.
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