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[52] He appeared in 80 games (77 starts) during the 200910 season, averaging 17.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.90 steals in 36.2 minutes. "[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. Curry, alongside other spokespeople, is currently being sued for promoting unregistered securities through a class-action lawsuit. "[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. His absence makes it much easier for defenders to switch on screens. [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]. [233] He has been selected to eight All-NBA Teams and voted league MVP twice. Stephen Curry is 34 years old. Senator John Heinz Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Elected or Appointed Official, S. Roger Horchow Award for Outstanding Public Service by a Private Citizen, Outstanding Public Service Benefiting the Disadvantaged, Samuel S. 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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). [118] On February 2, he hit his 200th three-pointer of the season in the Warriors' 133120 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, making him the first player in NBA history to have 200 or more three-pointers in five consecutive seasons. [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. Latest on Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . Curry finished his rookie season with 166 three-pointers, which were the most ever by a rookie 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. [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). [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. 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). Following the 2015 NBA Finals, Curry gave Biserka one of his Finals-worn jerseys, which will reportedly be added to the collection of the Draen Petrovi Memorial Center, a museum to the late player in the Croatian capital of Zagreb. All the greats have to sacrifice something. [224] The next day, Curry was named a Western Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, marking his ninth overall selection. The Warriors announced Wednesday that Curry (lower leg) will be re-evaluated in a week. 2022 Draft, 2021 Draft, 2020 Draft, 2019 Draft, 2018 . [268], On July 30, 2011, Curry married longtime girlfriend and Toronto-area native Ayesha Alexander in Charlotte. [82], To start the 201516 season, Curry became the first player since Michael Jordan in 198990 to score 118 points in his team's first three games,[83] including a season-high 53 points against the New Orleans Pelicans in the third game. 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 scored 25 points in the game but Davidson lost 5957, and the Jayhawks went on to win the championship. Curry topped 50 points for the third time in 201516, the first player to do it that many times since LeBron James and Dwyane Wade did so in 200809. [335] The foundation works to end childhood hunger, increase access to quality education, and provide safe spaces for children to stay active. "[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. [9] During this time, Curry played for the Queensway Christian College boys' basketball team, leading them to an undefeated season. [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. [19], Curry eclipsed the school freshman scoring record with his 502nd point against Chattanooga on February 6, 2007. He also became the first Warriors player to lead the NBA in free throw percentage since Mark Price in 199697. This article is about the American basketball player. [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." 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. He is also involved with designing and testing accessories and even helped to name the device. It was his third 40-point game of the season. Learn. [33] He extended a career-long streak by scoring at least 25 points for the seventh straight game. Purdy: Warriors look like they finally got it right by drafting Davidson star Stephen Curry. "[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. [93] He also broke his own NBA record for threes in a season, leaving the new mark at 288. ", "Ranking the top 74 NBA players of all time: Nos. [244] He is also known for his ball handling and playmaking,[245] and for putting pressure on defenses with his long range, leading the NBA in field goals made from beyond 28 feet in 2016. 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. [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. [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. See trending Curry made 46.6% of his 3's in that span, including four games in which he made 10 or more three-pointers. [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. [73] A leader within the Warriors organization,[234][235] he helped recruit former MVP Kevin Durant to the Warriors. [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. [47] Curry opted out of his senior year at Davidson, but he stated that he still planned to earn his degree. [246] A clutch scorer, he often shoots at his best in high-pressure moments, and takes game-winning shots. 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. Curry (lower leg) said Monday that he'll remain sidelined for the Warriors' first game out of the All-Star break Dec. 23 against the Lakers, and he expects to miss a few more contests beyond that, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports. [61] Over the course of the year, Curry and backcourt teammate Klay Thompson gained a reputation for their perimeter scoring, earning them the nickname the "Splash Brothers". [314] Originally signed to Nike, Curry partnered with Under Armour in the 2013 offseason. [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. [144] In Game 7, Curry recorded 27 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds, as the Warriors earned a fourth straight trip to the NBA Finals by beating the Rockets 10192. Ryan Carson Curry. Stephen Curry: Re-evaluation coming in one week. 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. [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. 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. [98], In the Warriors' regular-season finale on April 13 against the Memphis Grizzlies, Curry achieved another shooting milestone, becoming the first player to make 400 three-pointers in a season by knocking down 10 from long range on his way to 46 points and 402 total three-pointers. 2009: Rd 1, Pk 7 (GS) Status. Curry registered 26 points, nine rebounds, and five assists in what was his final game for the Wildcats. He also had a postseason career-high 15 rebounds and seven assists in a 121104 win. [68] On February 4, Curry scored a season-high 51 points in a win over the Dallas Mavericks. Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry was asked to recall draft night in 2009, when Golden State selected him seventh overall. In the game seven loss, Curry scored 17 points on 6-of-19 shooting. ", 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. 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. [53] On December 7 against the Memphis Grizzlies, Curry eclipsed Jason Richardson (700) as the franchise's leader in career three-pointers. 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]. [289] Curry is also an investor in Active Faith, a Christian sports apparel brand. Curry (lower leg) plans to make his return Sunday against the Lakers, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports. [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. "[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. [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. [39] Davidson won the 200809 Southern Conference regular season championship for the south division, finishing 182 in the conference. [147] Many felt that he should have won Finals MVP. [69] He was the leading vote-getter for the All-Star Game and won the Three-Point Contest on All-Star Saturday night. It also marked Curry's ninth career game with 10 or more 3s, the most by any player in NBA history. [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. I'm a three-time champ. The following season, he became the first player to be elected MVP by a unanimous vote and lead the league in scoring while shooting above 504090. Bang!" You know, I'm trying to chase rings, and that's all I'm about. [26] Curry joined Clyde Lovellette, Jerry Chambers, and Glenn Robinson as the only college players to score over 30 points in their first four career NCAA tournament games. Play. 2827. "[257] Sally Jenkins of The Washington Post stated that he "moves around behind the three-point line in an ever-widening arc, sinking long distance shots so cleanly that the net seems to snap like fresh laundry in a breeze" and that a highlight is the "sheer preposterousness of his shots, and the rate at which he is sinking the most far-fetched of them." 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. 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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). Curry's scoring helped the Wildcats to a 295 overall record and a Southern Conference regular-season title. 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. [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. [203] On January 31, Curry scored 40 points, 21 of which in the fourth quarter, behind seven three-pointers and dished out nine assists to lead Golden State to a 122108 victory over the Houston Rockets. 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. "[264] CBS Sports ranked Curry at No. [166] On March 16 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Curry reached 16,000 career points. Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors NBA Autographed Basketballs, Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors NBA Action Figures; Additional site . His fanbase ranges from very young children to the elderly, and casual or committed fans enjoy his style of play. [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. [92] With only one made free throw, Curry set a record for fewest free throws in a 50+ 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. [119] On March 5, he scored 31 points and moved into the top 10 on the NBA's career three-point list in a 112105 win over the New York Knicks. [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. [183][184] On January 3, 2021, Curry scored a career-high 62 points in a 137122 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. [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. [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. [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. Curry's influence on the game is seen on every level of basketball as younger generations shoot more than ever while trying to replicate his game. [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. "[339], Beginning in 2019, Curry is both an executive producer and resident golf pro on the American sports reality competition television series Holey Moley. 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. [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 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. [175] Curry became the sixth player in NBA history to score 35 or more in the first four games of a series. [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. [59][60] At the time, many basketball writers considered the move risky for Golden State because of Curry's injury history. However, in August 2021, Dell and Sonya announced they were divorcingafter 33 years of marriage. [194] His play rekindled talk of him being a candidate for his third MVP award. He is something special. He was the NCAA scoring leader and was named a consensus first team All-American. 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 . [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. [117] On January 19, Curry was named a starter on the Western Conference All-Star team for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game. Curry was born on March 14, 1988 in Akron, Ohio when his father, Dell, played for the Cleveland Cavaliers. During the 201213 season, Curry set the NBA record for three-pointers made in a regular season, with 272. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Stephen Curry [Hyper] the last time we updated. He also surpassed Wilt Chamberlain (7,216) for the most field goals made in Warriors history with 7,222. Play. [17], Before Curry even played in his first game for the Wildcats, head coach Bob McKillop praised him at a Davidson alumni event, saying: "Wait 'til you see Steph Curry. [22] He was also an honorable mention in Sports Illustrated's All-Mid-Major. [139] Four days later, in a 114101 win over the Nets, Curry became the seventh player in Warriors history to make 5,000 career field goals, joining Chamberlain, Barry, Mullin, Arizin, Jeff Mullins, and Nate Thurmond. Stephen Curry age Stephen Curry's full name is Wardell Stephen Curry II by name Steph. While this is a short-sighted. [2][256][257] He is credited with revolutionizing the game of basketball by inspiring teams, from high school to the NBA, to regularly use the three-point shot. Iguodala has only. He was second in the nation among freshmen in scoring, behind only Kevin Durant of Texas. [162] Two days later, he scored 48 points and hit a season high-tying 11 three-pointers in a 119114 win over the Dallas Mavericks. They went up 30 in the series, becoming the third team in NBA history to win their first 11 playoff games. [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. [29], Curry finished the season averaging 25.9 points, 2.9 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. [82] In the following game two days later, the Warriors defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in overtime thanks to a Curry three-pointer with 0.6 seconds remaining; tying the NBA single-game record with Kobe Bryant and Donyell Marshall, Curry finished with 46 points as his winning shot was his 12th three-pointer. [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. [265] Sports Illustrated ranked him at No. [209] On March 14, his 34th birthday, Curry scored 47 points in a 126112 win over the Washington Wizards. [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. [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. The 2009 draft marked the first time three sons of former NBA players were selected in the top 15 picks of the draft. According to his sister Suzanne, Deah Barakat was known for his "love for basketball and anything Steph Curry. [181] On March 5, 2020, Curry returned against the Raptors and recorded 23 points, six rebounds and seven assists in a 121113 Warriors' loss.

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