[39] Davidson won the 200809 Southern Conference regular season championship for the south division, finishing 182 in the conference. "[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. [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. "[245] Jeff Austin of Octagon concluded that Curry "had to develop tremendous strength in his wrists to shoot and maintain that form from 40 and 50 feet. 2022-23 season stats. The shoes sold for $58,100 on eBay after 113 bids, and the money was donated for STEM education initiatives. [179] In Game 6, Curry scored 21 points, but shot just 6 for 17 and went 3 of 11 on three-pointers, including missing a contested three-pointer in the waning moments, as the Warriors lost the game and the series with a 114110 defeat. His fanbase ranges from very young children to the elderly, and casual or committed fans enjoy his style of play. Curry shot 13 for 17 and 10 of 13 from deep in 26 minutes for his ninth 30-point game of the season. [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. [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. Davidson played the third seed, South Carolina, on the road in the first round. Curry scored 32 points as the Wildcats beat the Gamecocks 7063. [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.
2009 NBA Draft order: Who was picked before Stephen Curry? - Sporting News "[18] In his first collegiate game, against Eastern Michigan, Curry finished with 15 points but committed 13 turnovers. [86] Their streak was broken the following day against the Milwaukee Bucks. NASA offered Curry a tour of the Johnson Space Center and to discuss the matter with him. 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. [101] His scoring average increase of 6.3 is the largest ever by a reigning MVP. [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. His 21 fourth-quarter points were the highest of his career. 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. 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. [318], In October 2018, Curry announced his involvement with the relaunch of Palm, a mobile companion device that pairs with a primary smartphone. Purdy: Warriors look like they finally got it right by drafting Davidson star Stephen Curry. [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. [48] He completed his bachelors degree in sociology in May 2022. [292], Curry suffers from keratoconus and wears contact lenses to correct his vision. [316][317], In September 2017, it was announced that Curry had signed an exclusive autograph contract with Steiner Sports Memorabilia. Curry scored 33 points as Davidson won 7356 to advance to the Elite 8. Curry also surpassed Kyle Korver's mark of 127 straight games with a three-pointer.
2009 NBA draft - Wikipedia Out. The full product line will include hand-signed official basketballs and jerseys, autographed photographs of epic moments, flashy framed signs and wall-art, game-used memorabilia, and limited-edition pieces. [5][261] Although this has led to players becoming good at or improving their three-point shot, it has also set unrealistic standards because Curry's range is unique. Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors NBA Autographed Basketballs, Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors NBA Action Figures; Additional site . "[240], Curry scores a lot from underneath the rim all the way to near half-court. 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. He grew up in Charlotte, N.C., after his father was drafted by the . 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). 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. [345], In 2023, Curry opposed the development of multi-family housing in the wealthy enclave of Atherton, California where he and his family live. 1 pick if we were to redraft this draft, especially after leading the Warriors to their fourth championship and his first. Otherwise you can't win. [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. Curry took that noble idea and elevated it beyond any reasonable expectation. They went up 30 in the series, becoming the third team in NBA history to win their first 11 playoff games. Curry scored 43 points, which is the third most points in Southern Conference tournament history. However, in August 2021, Dell and Sonya announced they were divorcingafter 33 years of marriage. Fresh off leading the Golden State Warriors to the title, some might forget what Steph Curry's age is. [53] He scored 30-plus points eight times, setting the most 30-point games by any rookie in 200910 and the most since LeBron James had 13 and Carmelo Anthony had 10 in 200304. 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. Curry was born on March 14, 1988 in Akron, Ohio when his father, Dell, played for the Cleveland Cavaliers. [131][132] In that same game, Curry injured his right ankle and subsequently missed 11 games,[133] returning to action on December 30 and scoring 38 points with a season-high 10 three-pointers in a 141128 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Yes, Say Many of NBA's All-Time Marksmen", "Stephen Curry isn't just the MVP he is revolutionizing the game", "The NBA Has Never Seen a Shooter Like Stephen Curry", "The Steph Effect: How NBA star is inspiring and complicating high school basketball", "Curry passes Allen as NBA's all-time 3-point king", "LeBron-Curry Finals inspires unique 'Akron Born' promotion for local business", "Curry rooted in storied New River Valley family tree", "Stephen Curry's Grade 8 season at tiny Toronto school remembered", "Northern Touch: Steph Curry's Toronto connection", "Curry's path to NBA stardom forged in Toronto", "Canada's quest for elite basketball status begins in Toronto", "When Stephen Curry was Canadian: Warriors' MVP dominated Toronto's 8th-grade scene", "Kansas will have to deal with Stephen Curry to get to Final Four", "How Stephen Curry went from ignored college recruit to possible NBA MVP", "Davidson duo key to Wildcats' chances for rare tourney win", "And Then There Were Two: Championship Set for Saturday SoConSports.comOfficial Web Site of The Southern Conference", "Davidson College Basketball: February 2007", "No. [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. He posted a season-high 39 points and a then career-high 14 field goals (on 20 FGA) against the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 5.
135 Stephen Curry Draft Premium High Res Photos - Getty Images [36], Curry surpassed the 2000-point mark for his career on January 3, 2009, as he scored 21 points against Samford. [9] Dell often took Curry and his younger brother Seth to his games, where they would shoot with the Hornets during warm-ups. [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. Dude from Chelsea's kicked the ball boy?! He is also involved with designing and testing accessories and even helped to name the device.
Stephen Curry 2009 Draft Profile | Tankathon [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. [92] With only one made free throw, Curry set a record for fewest free throws in a 50+ game. Curry is the son of former NBA player Dell Curry and the older brother of current NBA player Seth Curry. Curry's ability to hit shots from all over the floor changed the way the game is played. See trending "[305], Curry is widely known for his partnership with Under Armour, where he is considered to be the "face of their footwear line". Stephen Curry, son of Dell Curry, was drafted 7th by the Golden State Warriors. 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. [42] In the semifinals, against the College of Charleston, Curry had 20 points but Davidson lost 5259. The 41-point victory was the largest in franchise history during the postseason. [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. [197], On October 19, 2021, in the Warriors' season-opener, Curry recorded his eighth career triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 121114 win against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Stephen Curry [Hyper] #45 Prices | 2022 Panini Prizm Draft Picks [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. [257] He can make the shots with elite ball handling, off the dribble, and often with an extremely quick release, from anywhere on the court and with one or more defenders on him. 7 overall pick in Stephen Curry could very well be the No. [320], In October 2019, Curry invested in SnapTravel (now SuperTravel), a technology company that focuses on travel and ticket search. 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. And hopefully, they know that I've been thinking about them. [286] On some of his "Curry One" basketball shoes, there is a lace loop scripted "4:13". [100] The league's leading scorer at 30.1 points per game, he posted the highest scoring average of the first 29 504090 seasons. [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. [337] In October 2018, Curry signed on as executive producer of the film Breakthrough, scheduled for release in April 2019. Gerald Henderson Jr., son of Gerald Henderson, was drafted 12th by the Charlotte Bobcats. . [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. [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. [27][28] On March 30, 2008, he set the record, against the top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks, with his 159th three-pointer of the season. [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. Crediting Curry with being "one of the greatest guards the game has ever seen", he said: "If you have a mind for the game, you know that it takes sacrifice to be great. [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.
Stephen Curry set to return Sunday vs. Lakers | HoopsHype [148] In response, Curry stated: "At the end of the day, I'm not going to let a [Finals] MVP trophy define my career. Learn. [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). ", 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. 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. 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. [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]. [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. [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. 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). [80] The Warrior's playoff run was the first in which an All-NBA first team selection eliminated all other first team selections in on the way to a championship. [140], On March 23, against the Hawks, Curry suffered a Grade 2 medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprain to his left knee. [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. [141] He subsequently missed nearly six weeks, returning to action in Game 2 of the Warriors' second-round playoff series against the Pelicans. Getty Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors thought that he would be drafted by the New York Knicks. [253][254] With Curry, the Warriors average 10.8 isolations per game; without Curry, they average 15.3 isolations per game. [53] Seeded sixth for the second consecutive postseason, the Warriors were defeated in seven games by the Los Angeles Clippers. They went on to welcome three children together: sons Steph and Sethand daughter Sydel. "[264] CBS Sports ranked Curry at No. [34] On November 25, against Loyola, Curry was held scoreless as Loyola constantly double-teamed him. While this is a short-sighted. [343], Curry and his wife endorsed Joe Biden for President of the United States during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August 2020. 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. Draft Info. When Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was asked what . [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.
Stephen Curry - Age, Bio, Birthday, Family, Net Worth | National Today [46], In his final season at Davidson, Curry averaged 28.6 points, 5.6 assists, and 2.5 steals. [165] On February 21, he scored 36 points with 10 three-pointers in a 125123 win over the Kings. Brother Stephen Curry; Brother-in-law Austin Rivers, Damion Lee; Father Dell Curry; . [58], Prior to the start of the 201213 season, Curry signed a four-year, $44 million contract extension with the Warriors. In the game seven loss, Curry scored 17 points on 6-of-19 shooting. [30] He also was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Midwest Region of the 2008 NCAA tournament, becoming the first player from a team not making the Final Four to do so since Juwan Howard of Michigan in 1994. [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. It was the most scored by a Warrior since Purvis Short tallied 59 points in 1984. Riley Elizabeth Curry . [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. [189] On March 15, against the Los Angeles Lakers, Curry passed Guy Rodgers (4,855) as the franchise's leader in career assists. 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). The film and TV deal included electronics, gaming and virtual reality and will focus on faith and family-friendly content. [91], On February 25, Curry made 10 three-pointers and scored 51 points to lead the Warriors past the Orlando Magic 130114. Ryan Carson Curry. [191][192][193] It was part of an 11-game stretch in April in which Curry scored at least 30 points each game, surpassing Kobe Bryant's previous record for a player age 33 or older. [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. "[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." He finished 0-for-3 from the field as Davidson won the game 7848. [135] On January 25, he scored 25 points in a 126113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. [200] On November 12 against the Chicago Bulls, Curry became the NBA's career leader for three-pointers in both regular season and playoffs with 3,366, passing Ray Allen (3,358). In the next game, against Michigan, he scored 32 points, dished out four assists, and grabbed nine rebounds. [153] The Warriors started the season with a 101 record. 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. Curry also tied Michael Jordan for the second-most 50-point games after turning 30 years old, with six. Curry is proof that if you work hard enough, you can still find ways to dominate, no matter your size. [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. Foundation in Oakland, California. It was the highest average by a player in a four-game sweep in NBA history. [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's scoring helped the Wildcats to a 295 overall record and a Southern Conference regular-season title.
Stephen Curry Stats, News, Bio | ESPN 30, and he posed for a photo that was similar to one that Curry did for GQ. 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. He had hit a three-pointer in every regular-season game since November 11, 2014. [263] Curry said that he is sure coaches tell their high school players that shooting the way he does takes work and time.