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). [263], Where Curry ranks as one of the greatest NBA players has been more subject to debate. He's that transcendent of a player. [138] On March 2, in a 114109 win over the Atlanta Hawks, Curry made his 200th three-point field goal of the season, becoming the first player in NBA history with at least 200 three-pointers in six seasons, having reached the mark in every season since 201213. Checkout the latest stats of Seth Curry. 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. [31] Curry was nominated for an ESPY in the Breakthrough Player of the Year category. [218] On November 16, Curry scored 50 points alongside nine rebounds and six assists in a 130119 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Curry became the fifth player in Warriors history to score 14,000 points, ending the game with 14,023 and joining Wilt Chamberlain (17,783), Rick Barry (16,447), Paul Arizin (16,266), and Chris Mullin (16,235) on the franchise list. "[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. His absence makes it much easier for defenders to switch on screens. [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. The New York Knicks have done a solid job of drafting in . [38] On February 28, 2009, Curry became Davidson's all-time leading scorer with 34 points in a 9956 win against Georgia Southern. [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. [47] Curry opted out of his senior year at Davidson, but he stated that he still planned to earn his degree. [73] Over the course of the season, he sat out 17 fourth quarters due to Golden State's wide margins of victory. Curry was selected by the Warriors with the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft. [75] In Game 6, he made a playoff career-high 8 three-pointers en route to a series-clinching victory. [5] Curry regularly takes shots from between 30 and 35 feet. [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. [194][195] He was named the Western Conference Player of the Month for April after averaging 37.3 points (the oldest player in NBA history to average more than 35 points per game in a single month) on 51.8% shooting and scoring 30 or more points in 13 of his 15 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. He surpassed that record in 2015 with 286, and again in 2016 with 402. 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). His 96 three-pointers were an NBA record for a month, breaking James Harden's mark of 82 set in November 2019. Curry scored 25 points in the game but Davidson lost 5957, and the Jayhawks went on to win the championship. 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. [242] The shooting proficiency earned him the nickname "Baby-Faced Assassin" during his pre-NBA years,[243] and "Chef Curry" while in the NBA. [289] Curry is also an investor in Active Faith, a Christian sports apparel brand. This crazy popularity is why his jersey sales consistently rank No. 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. "[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. [93] He also broke his own NBA record for threes in a season, leaving the new mark at 288. [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. "[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. [21] At the end of his freshman season, Curry was named Southern Conference Freshman of the Year, SoCon Tournament MVP, and selected to the SoCon All-tournament team, All-freshman team, and All-SoCon First Team. 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]. [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. 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. 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! His absence slows the Warriors offense and leads to less passing and ball movement. [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. [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. [81] For the Finals, Curry averaged 26 points and 6.3 assists per game. Despite lobbying from Davidson head coach Bob McKillop and Charleston coach Bobby Cremins,[43] the Wildcats failed to get an NCAA tournament bid. [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. [207] On February 24, Curry had a season-high 14 assists with 18 points in a 13295 blowout win over the Portland Trail Blazers. [266] Sports Illustrated stated that "Curry and the Warriors are a great match of player and system" and that "the entire ecosystem is predicated on the idea that a player doesn't need to dominate the ball to dominate a game. "[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. Gerald Henderson Jr., son of Gerald Henderson, was drafted 12th by the Charlotte Bobcats. [180], Curry was expected to take on a greater offensive load in the 201920 season with Thompson out injured and Kevin Durant having left the Warriors as a free agent. 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. [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. 7 overall pick in Stephen Curry could very well be the No. [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. [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. [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. And hopefully, they know that I've been thinking about them. [156] The Warriors ended November with a 158 record, with Curry's strained left groin sidelining him for 11 straight games. The film and TV deal included electronics, gaming and virtual reality and will focus on faith and family-friendly content. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com . [309][310] Curry's jersey was the top seller in the NBA for the 201516 and 201617 NBA seasons. [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. Because of his father's storied career at Virginia Tech, Curry wanted to play college basketball for the Hokies, but was only offered a walk-on spot due in part to his slender 160-pound frame. 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What Happened To The 6 Players Drafted Before Stephen Curry He led the Wildcats to a 266 regular-season record, and a 200 conference record. [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. "[328] Deah's number for his intramural basketball team at North Carolina State University was Curry's No. [342] In 2021, he signed a deal with NBCUniversal. [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. In 201415, Curry won his first league MVP award and led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975. The injury caused Curry to miss the February 18 game against The Citadel, the first and only game he missed in his college career. "[255], Curry is widely considered to be the greatest shooter in NBA history. 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. [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. The Knicks didn't even make the playoffs, but that doesn't mean the 2022 NBA Finals didn't start with a knife to the heart of their fans. He was named the NBA Finals MVP unanimously after averaging 31.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.0 steals per 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. Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry was asked to recall draft night in 2009, when Golden State selected him seventh overall. It was really kind of a cool deal to be able to use the platform yesterday to honor Deah and his family. "[245] Warriors Coach Steve Kerr stated that Curry's hand-eye coordination "is as great as anyone I've ever seen. So that's where the conversation stops for me. [265] Sports Illustrated ranked him at No. However, in August 2021, Dell and Sonya announced they were divorcingafter 33 years of marriage. [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]. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [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). [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. 19 in their list of "50 greatest NBA players of all time". [164] On January 31, he scored 41 points with 10 three-pointers in a 113104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. [48] He completed his bachelors degree in sociology in May 2022. Davidson's Stephen Curry takes questions in the interview room after being selected by the Golden . [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. He came back from an 11-game absence in January to put up 24 points vs. the Suns.. He had Under Armour create some shoes inspired by the comment and subsequent discussion. [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. The 2009 draft marked the first time three sons of former NBA players were selected in the top 15 picks of the draft. [40][41], In the 2009 Southern Conference tournament, Davidson played Appalachian State in the quarterfinals and won 8468. Updated Jun 2, 2022 at 3:22am. "There was a lot in that question," Curry laughed during Wednesday's media availability going into Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. [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. [283], Curry has been outspoken about his Christian faith. 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. [137] On February 22, he had a 44-point effort with 8 three-pointers in a 134127 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. He is something special. Dude from Chelsea's kicked the ball boy?! Curry made 46.6% of his 3's in that span, including four games in which he made 10 or more three-pointers. On top of that, he spent two more years in Europe before coming to the NBA. [174] Steph averaged a series career-high 36.5 points to help the Warriors sweep the Trail Blazers. [321], In 2021, Curry, among other high-profile athletes and celebrities, was a paid spokesperson for FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange. 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. [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. [7][8] He grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, where his father spent most of his NBA career with the Charlotte Hornets. [27] He stated that he wanted to develop as a point guard, his likely position in the NBA. 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. His fanbase ranges from very young children to the elderly, and casual or committed fans enjoy his style of play. [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. Let's celebrate this superstar's birthday by finding out more about his amazing career and his humble approach to fame. 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. 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. [113] Three days later, he hit 13 three-pointers against New Orleans, setting an NBA record for most three-pointers made in a regular-season game. [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. 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. [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. 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). [198] On November 8, Curry scored 50 points, with 10 assists on nine three-pointers made, in a 127113 win over the Atlanta Hawks. [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. Fresh off leading the Golden State Warriors to the title, some might forget what Steph Curry's age is. Curry scored 43 points, which is the third most points in Southern Conference tournament history. In the game seven loss, Curry scored 17 points on 6-of-19 shooting. (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. Stephen Curry: Sidelined through All-Star break. [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. 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. [182], On December 27, 2020, Curry put up 36 points in a 129128 win over the Chicago Bulls. 3, behind Durant and LeBron James, on their "Top 100 NBA Players of 2019" list. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. Baynes fell on Curry's left hand, which required surgery to repair his broken second metacarpal. [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. [345], In 2023, Curry opposed the development of multi-family housing in the wealthy enclave of Atherton, California where he and his family live. [86] Their streak was broken the following day against the Milwaukee Bucks. 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! It was the most scored by a Warrior since Purvis Short tallied 59 points in 1984. [297][298][299] In August 2017, Curry competed in the Ellie Mae Classic on an unrestricted sponsor exemption. [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. [153] The Warriors started the season with a 101 record. 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 . Single-season NCAA 3-point field goals (162. Stephen Curry: Re-evaluation coming in one week. For other people with the same name, see, U.S. [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. He had hit a three-pointer in every regular-season game since November 11, 2014. [238][239] He is used more for his offense while his teammates, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, take on more defensive assignments. [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. Entering the NBA back in 2009, the two-time MVP will turn 35 during the regular season.. [123] In a 120108 Game 3 win, Curry scored 21 points and became the franchise leader in postseason points, passing Rick Barry. All the greats have to sacrifice something. Curry later said that he was joking about the Moon landing not having happened. Curry registered 26 points, nine rebounds, and five assists in what was his final game for the Wildcats. [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). Georgetown, ranked eighth nationally, entered the game as a heavy favorite after an appearance in the Final Four in 2007. [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. "[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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