He pays a tax for his great teammates. [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. In the Warriors' season finale against the Portland Trail Blazers on April 14, Curry recorded a then career-high 42 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, becoming the first rookie since Robertson in February 1961 to register at least those numbers in each category in the same game. "[305], Curry is widely known for his partnership with Under Armour, where he is considered to be the "face of their footwear line". [79] In Game 5, he scored 37 points,[80] and in Game 6, Golden State closed out the series to win their first championship in 40 years. [320], In October 2019, Curry invested in SnapTravel (now SuperTravel), a technology company that focuses on travel and ticket search. Play. [44][45] Davidson then lost 8068 to the Saint Mary's Gaels in the second round. [33] On November 21, Curry registered a career-high 13 assists, to go along with 30 points, in Davidson's 9770 win over Winthrop. He's that transcendent of a player. [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). [198] On November 8, Curry scored 50 points, with 10 assists on nine three-pointers made, in a 127113 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Curry later said that he was joking about the Moon landing not having happened. [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. "[264] CBS Sports ranked Curry at No. [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. [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. In Game 1 of the Warriors' first-round playoff series against the Clippers, Curry scored 38 points and made 8 three-pointers to give him the most in postseason history, passing Ray Allen (385). So that's where the conversation stops for me. [209] On March 14, his 34th birthday, Curry scored 47 points in a 126112 win over the Washington Wizards. "[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. [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. [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. [185][186] On January 4, he was named the Player of the Week for the Western Conference. "[18] In his first collegiate game, against Eastern Michigan, Curry finished with 15 points but committed 13 turnovers. This crazy popularity is why his jersey sales consistently rank No. [102][103][104] A right MCL injury kept him out of the first three games of the second round. He finished the regular season tied for second in the NBA in triple-doubles with four, the most by a Warrior in a single season since Chamberlain had five in 196364. [33] He extended a career-long streak by scoring at least 25 points for the seventh straight game. [25] On March 23, Davidson played second-seeded Georgetown in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. [27] He stated that he wanted to develop as a point guard, his likely position in the NBA. [187] On January 23, in a game against the Utah Jazz, Curry hit 5 three-pointers, moving his career total up to 2,562, passing Miller to move up to second in the NBA's career three-pointers list, trailing only Allen. [333][334], In July 2019, Curry and his wife launched the Eat. 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. Ayesha Curry (2011) NBA Draft: 2009 (Round: 1, Pick: 7) Current Team: Golden State Warriors (Point Guard, Shooting Guard) . [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. His 96 three-pointers were an NBA record for a month, breaking James Harden's mark of 82 set in November 2019. [182], On December 27, 2020, Curry put up 36 points in a 129128 win over the Chicago Bulls. [211] On April 1, he was ruled out for the remainder of the regular season. He dances. [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. [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 scored 32 points as the Wildcats beat the Gamecocks 7063. [289] Curry is also an investor in Active Faith, a Christian sports apparel brand. [181] On March 5, 2020, Curry returned against the Raptors and recorded 23 points, six rebounds and seven assists in a 121113 Warriors' loss. [261] The era has been referred to as "The Steph Effect"[5] or "the NBA's Three-Point Revolution". [218] On November 16, Curry scored 50 points alongside nine rebounds and six assists in a 130119 loss to the Phoenix Suns. 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. [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. Age - 29 years old. On March 21, 2008, Davidson matched up with seventh-seeded Gonzaga. Curry finished the season leading the Southern Conference in scoring with 21.5 points per game. [145], In Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Curry hit a Finals-record 9 three-pointers and scored 33 points in a 122103 win over the Cavaliers. [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. [53] On December 7 against the Memphis Grizzlies, Curry eclipsed Jason Richardson (700) as the franchise's leader in career three-pointers. Latest on Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . [36], Curry surpassed the 2000-point mark for his career on January 3, 2009, as he scored 21 points against Samford. Learn. "[149] Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated argued that "the Golden State dynasty started with Stephen Curry. [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. [213] During the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, he averaged 23.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game. Play. "[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. 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. [5] Curry regularly takes shots from between 30 and 35 feet. [321], In 2021, Curry, among other high-profile athletes and celebrities, was a paid spokesperson for FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange. 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. [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. [73] A leader within the Warriors organization,[234][235] he helped recruit former MVP Kevin Durant to the Warriors. The film and TV deal included electronics, gaming and virtual reality and will focus on faith and family-friendly content. [238][239] He is used more for his offense while his teammates, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, take on more defensive assignments. 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). [343], Curry and his wife endorsed Joe Biden for President of the United States during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August 2020. 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 grew up in Charlotte, N.C., after his father was drafted by the . [335] The foundation works to end childhood hunger, increase access to quality education, and provide safe spaces for children to stay active. Steph Curry's height was a big reason why the guard wasn't picked earlier in the draft. [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. Imagine how different the NBA landscape would be 10 years ago if Steph Curry had joined the Clippers in the 2009 NBA draft.Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com. [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. [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. 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. Play. ", "Why Steph Curry's return means just as much to NBA as it does Warriors", "One tweet that shows how quickly Steph Curry became a star", "As Warriors rise, so does Stephen Curry's stardom", "Stephen Curry annoyed by 'face of the NBA' debate", "Meet Steph Curry, the NBA's Most Beloved Megastar", "The Rise and Rise (and Rise) of Stephen Curry: The Wildly Miraculous and Quietly Inevitable Success of Golden State's Point Guard", "Stephen Curry leads NBA's most popular jersey list for second consecutive season", "Full List: The World's Highest-Paid Celebrities 2017", "How do Warriors stars rank in ESPN's 100 most famous athletes? [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. He was the NCAA scoring leader and was named a consensus first team All-American. [155] Without Curry, the Warriors dropped to 127 on November 21 after enduring their first four-game losing streak since March 2013. Getty Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors thought that he would be drafted by the New York Knicks. He was first introduced to the malaria cause by Davidson teammate Bryant Barr when they were both in school. Foundation, Ayesha And Stephen Curry Are Taking Their Philanthropy To The Next Level", "Stephen and Ayesha Curry Launch Eat. 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. 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. [262], Before Curry, shooting behind the three-point line was more of a novelty, an occasional way of scoring. [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. For other people with the same name, see, U.S. 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. [160] On January 5, he had 10 three-pointers and scored 20 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter of the Warriors' 127123 win over the Sacramento Kings. [268], On July 30, 2011, Curry married longtime girlfriend and Toronto-area native Ayesha Alexander in Charlotte. [53] Seeded sixth for the second consecutive postseason, the Warriors were defeated in seven games by the Los Angeles Clippers.