[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. It was Curry's only scoreless collegiate game and just his second without double-digit points. [39] Davidson won the 200809 Southern Conference regular season championship for the south division, finishing 182 in the conference. It was really kind of a cool deal to be able to use the platform yesterday to honor Deah and his family. 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. She said that "in one stretch he hit a mind-expanding 67 percent between 28 and 50 feet. 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. While this is a short-sighted. [268], On July 30, 2011, Curry married longtime girlfriend and Toronto-area native Ayesha Alexander in Charlotte. [342] In 2021, he signed a deal with NBCUniversal. Learn. 30, and he posed for a photo that was similar to one that Curry did for GQ. [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. 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. On top of that, he spent two more years in Europe before coming to the NBA. [15], After Dell's retirement, the family moved back to Charlotte and Curry enrolled at Charlotte Christian School, where he was named all-conference and all-state, and led his team to three conference titles and three state playoff appearances. . [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. Stephen Curry was the third point guard drafted in the 2009 NBA Draft and the seventh overall pick. Stephen Curry - PG - Davidson - NBA Draft Profile and Stats When Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was asked what . [69] He was the leading vote-getter for the All-Star Game and won the Three-Point Contest on All-Star Saturday night. [123] In a 120108 Game 3 win, Curry scored 21 points and became the franchise leader in postseason points, passing Rick Barry. He pays a tax for his great teammates. [75] In Game 6, he made a playoff career-high 8 three-pointers en route to a series-clinching victory. [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. [258][259][260] The Guardian's Robert O'Connell cites Curry's February 27, 2013, game against the New York Knicks, in which he made 11 of 13 shots from behind the arc en route for a 54-point performance, as the start of the three-point era. [136] On January 27, he scored 49 pointswith 13 of those over the final 1:42and hit 8 three-pointers, lifting the Warriors past the Boston Celtics 109105. The 2009 draft marked the first time three sons of former NBA players were selected in the top 15 picks of the draft. "[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. [97] Three days later in a rematch against the Spurs, Stephen Curry scored 37 points in a 9286 win, not only tying the 1996 Bulls, but snapping San Antonio's undefeated home streak and also ending a long losing streak in AT&T Center. [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. [73][231] His career free throw percentage of 90.8% (through the end of the 202122 season) is the highest in NBA history. [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. [3][4][5] A nine-time NBA All-Star and eight-time All-NBA selection, including four times on the first team, he has been named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) twice, has won four NBA championships, and received an NBA Finals MVP Award and an NBA All-Star Game MVP Award. Ayesha Curry (2011) NBA Draft: 2009 (Round: 1, Pick: 7) Current Team: Golden State Warriors (Point Guard, Shooting Guard) . [24], On March 28, 2008, Curry led Davidson to another win, against third-seeded Wisconsin. [208] On March 10, Curry scored 34 points in a 113102 win over the Denver Nuggets. [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. 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. 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. ", "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? 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. [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). Stephen Curry [Hyper] prices (Basketball Cards 2022 Panini Prizm Draft Picks) are updated daily for each source listed above. "There was a lot in that question," Curry laughed during Wednesday's media availability going into Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. [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. [340] On June 24, 2020, Curry released a trailer for his new show on his YouTube channel, which is called Ultimate Home Championships, a show featuring people such as DeAndre Jordan, Ronda Rousey, and Kristopher London where contestants compete in wacky at-home challenges using things in their home. [297][298][299] In August 2017, Curry competed in the Ellie Mae Classic on an unrestricted sponsor exemption. [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. 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! 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. 2022 Draft, 2021 Draft, 2020 Draft, 2019 Draft, 2018 . [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. [175] Curry became the sixth player in NBA history to score 35 or more in the first four games of a series. "[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. [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. [292], Curry suffers from keratoconus and wears contact lenses to correct his vision. [50][51], On June 25, 2009, Curry was selected as the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors. [115], With 14 points against the Dallas Mavericks on December 30, Curry (11,903) passed Purvis Short (11,894) for seventh place on the Warriors' all-time scoring list. [33] He extended a career-long streak by scoring at least 25 points for the seventh straight game. In the next game, against Michigan, he scored 32 points, dished out four assists, and grabbed nine rebounds. [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. Stephen Curry: Sidelined through All-Star break. Both Steph Curry and Andre Iguodala are listed as probable on the latest injury report for tomorrow at Lakers. [209] On March 14, his 34th birthday, Curry scored 47 points in a 126112 win over the Washington Wizards. In February 2011, during All-Star Weekend, Curry won the Skills Challenge[55] and registered 13 points, eight assists, and six rebounds in 28 minutes as a member of the Sophomore squad in the Rookie Challenge. [120], Curry helped the Warriors sweep through the first two rounds of the playoffs. 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. Latest on Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . 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. [328] Curry said that Barakat's family "did a great job of reaching out to me and making me aware of the details of his life and personality. Curry made 46.6% of his 3's in that span, including four games in which he made 10 or more three-pointers. However, in August 2021, Dell and Sonya announced they were divorcingafter 33 years of marriage. [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. Age - 29 years old. [14] Curry led the team to a 334 record, en route to winning the provincial championship. . Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Stephen Curry 2022 Panini Chronicles Draft Picks Revolution SP WARRIORS at the best online prices at eBay! So that's where the conversation stops for me. [16] He ultimately chose to attend Davidson College, who had aggressively recruited him from the tenth grade. Curry hit 5 three-pointers, passing Chauncey Billups for 10th place. [108], In the Finals, Curry's play relative to his regular season performance remained inconsistent, as it had been since he returned from injury against Portland;[109] still, he broke Danny Green's record of 27 three-pointers made in a Finals. [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. [58], Prior to the start of the 201213 season, Curry signed a four-year, $44 million contract extension with the Warriors. [53] Seeded sixth for the second consecutive postseason, the Warriors were defeated in seven games by the Los Angeles Clippers. Stephen Curry: Will miss time after All-Star break. [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. [101] His scoring average increase of 6.3 is the largest ever by a reigning MVP. He surpassed that record in 2015 with 286, and again in 2016 with 402. ", 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. [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. [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. [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]. Free shipping for many products! ", "Ranking the top 74 NBA players of all time: Nos. | Jim McIsaac/Getty Images. Stephen Curry, son of Dell Curry, was drafted 7th by the Golden State Warriors. [204], In the 2022 NBA All-Star Game held on February 20, Curry's Team LeBron defeated Team Durant 163160. [53] He scored a season-high 47 points on April 13 against the Portland Trail Blazers for his third 40-point game of the year. [47] Curry opted out of his senior year at Davidson, but he stated that he still planned to earn his degree. [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. Out (Leg) - The Warriors announced that Curry suffered multiple injuries to his left leg and will be re-evaluated after the All-Star Break. [76] In Game 3 of the Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, he broke the NBA record for most three-pointers made in a single postseason. [318], In October 2018, Curry announced his involvement with the relaunch of Palm, a mobile companion device that pairs with a primary smartphone. Curry ended the game with 40 points while also going 8-for-10 from three-point range. [286] On some of his "Curry One" basketball shoes, there is a lace loop scripted "4:13". On November 18, 2008, Curry scored a career-high 44 points in Davidson's 8278 loss to Oklahoma. Purdy: Warriors look like they finally got it right by drafting Davidson star Stephen Curry. Curry took that noble idea and elevated it beyond any reasonable expectation. Curry registered 26 points, nine rebounds, and five assists in what was his final game for the Wildcats. [148] In response, Curry stated: "At the end of the day, I'm not going to let a [Finals] MVP trophy define my career. Single-season NCAA 3-point field goals (162. It was the most scored by a Warrior since Purvis Short tallied 59 points in 1984. [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. On December 14, 2021, Curry set the NBA record for career three-pointers, passing Ray Allen. [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 is officially probable. [126] Curry helped the Warriors clinch the series and the championship in Game 5 with 34 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds, as Golden State claimed its second title in three years. He had hit a three-pointer in every regular-season game since November 11, 2014. [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. [283], Curry has been outspoken about his Christian faith. In November 2022, FTX filed for bankruptcy, wiping out billions of dollars in customer funds. "[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. (Updated Feb.9, 2023) In 2015-16 Stephen Curry became the 2nd player in NBA history to average 30 PPG with a True Shooting percentage of at least .650. [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. 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. 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. [59][60] At the time, many basketball writers considered the move risky for Golden State because of Curry's injury history. [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. [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. [110] Despite being up 31 in the series, the Warriors were defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games and became the first team in NBA Finals history to lose a series after leading 31. Play. In 201415, Curry won his first league MVP award and led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975. Curry is proof that if you work hard enough, you can still find ways to dominate, no matter your size. The Warriors announced Wednesday that Curry (lower leg) will be re-evaluated in a week. [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. 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. [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. NASA offered Curry a tour of the Johnson Space Center and to discuss the matter with him. 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. [189] On March 15, against the Los Angeles Lakers, Curry passed Guy Rodgers (4,855) as the franchise's leader in career assists. [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. [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). [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. [94] On March 7, in a win over the Magic, Curry scored 41 points and became the first player in NBA history to make 300 regular-season three-pointers. [265] Sports Illustrated ranked him at No. 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. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com . [166] On March 16 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Curry reached 16,000 career points. "[305], Curry is widely known for his partnership with Under Armour, where he is considered to be the "face of their footwear line". [81] For the Finals, Curry averaged 26 points and 6.3 assists per game. As a child, Curry's father would take him and his older brother, Stephen, to his games where they would often shoot around with the team in warm-ups.
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