[246] A clutch scorer, he often shoots at his best in high-pressure moments, and takes game-winning shots. [135] On January 25, he scored 25 points in a 126113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. 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. [53] Seeded sixth for the second consecutive postseason, the Warriors were defeated in seven games by the Los Angeles Clippers. [204], In the 2022 NBA All-Star Game held on February 20, Curry's Team LeBron defeated Team Durant 163160. 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. [320], In October 2019, Curry invested in SnapTravel (now SuperTravel), a technology company that focuses on travel and ticket search. [233] He has been selected to eight All-NBA Teams and voted league MVP twice. [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). [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. He was named to the Associated Press' All-America Second Team on March 31, 2008. [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. [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. [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. They went up 30 in the series, becoming the third team in NBA history to win their first 11 playoff games. After wearing them to a game, he signed and auctioned them off. [101] His scoring average increase of 6.3 is the largest ever by a reigning MVP. Curry shot 16-of-26 overall against the Pelicans for his first 40-point game of the season, finishing with 46 in a 116106 win. Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors NBA Autographed Basketballs, Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors NBA Action Figures; Additional site . [218] On November 16, Curry scored 50 points alongside nine rebounds and six assists in a 130119 loss to the Phoenix Suns. 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. Davidson played the third seed, South Carolina, on the road in the first round. Foundation, Ayesha And Stephen Curry Are Taking Their Philanthropy To The Next Level", "Stephen and Ayesha Curry Launch Eat. 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. Steph Curry is eyeing up a return to action on Sunday vs. the Lakers after missing the Warriors' last 9 games. He became first NBA player to average 35 points and shoot 504090 in a calendar month. Stephen Curry: Will miss time after All-Star break. [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. [95] On April 1, Curry missed a three-pointer to tie the game against the Celtics with 5.3 seconds left, as the Warriors suffered their first home defeat since January 27, 2015, snapping an NBA-record 54-game winning streak in the regular season at Oracle Arena. Fast Facts Full Name: Wardell Stephen Curry II Nickname: Steph, The Golden Boy Birth date: March 14, 1988 Age: 34 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Height: 6' 2" Relationship Status: Married Net Worth: $160 million Wardell's Social Media: Georgetown, ranked eighth nationally, entered the game as a heavy favorite after an appearance in the Final Four in 2007. [286] On some of his "Curry One" basketball shoes, there is a lace loop scripted "4:13". [165] On February 21, he scored 36 points with 10 three-pointers in a 125123 win over the Kings. 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. Both Steph Curry and Andre Iguodala are listed as probable on the latest injury report for tomorrow at Lakers. [333][334], In July 2019, Curry and his wife launched the Eat. [142] In Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, Curry scored 35 points with 5 three-pointers in a 12685 win over the Houston Rockets. Curry, alongside other spokespeople, is currently being sued for promoting unregistered securities through a class-action lawsuit. It was his third 40-point game of the season. Stephen Curry Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more [69] He was the leading vote-getter for the All-Star Game and won the Three-Point Contest on All-Star Saturday night. 3, behind Durant and LeBron James, on their "Top 100 NBA Players of 2019" list. Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry was asked to recall draft night in 2009, when Golden State selected him seventh overall. ", "Ranking the top 74 NBA players of all time: Nos. [25] On March 23, Davidson played second-seeded Georgetown in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. born on 14 th March 1988, Akron, Ohio, United States when his father, Dell played for . [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. [24], On March 28, 2008, Curry led Davidson to another win, against third-seeded Wisconsin. 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. "[305], Curry is widely known for his partnership with Under Armour, where he is considered to be the "face of their footwear line". [312][313] ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry reasoned that one reason for Curry's popularity is that while most people are not tall enough to dunk, everyone can attempt a shot, which is something Curry inspires. 3Find Out the Name Of Their Son", "Stephen Curry Quietly Buys $31 Million Atherton Mansion", "Stephen Curry Interview | Prodigal Magazine", "NBA MVP Stephen Curry's acceptance speech: 'I'm God's humble servant', "Stephen Curry's New Basketball Sneaker Features Bible Verse", "Under Armour Has High Hopes for Stephen Curry Shoe Launch in Battle Against Nike", "Stephen Curry's mother: Trip to Israel 'transformed' my life", "Lin's rise sparks Active Faith's success", "Stephen Curry sent Draen Petrovi's mother one of his NBA Finals jerseys", "Stephen Curry credits contact lenses for reversing shooting slump", "Kawakami: Round of golf therapeutic for Curry, Iguodala", "Stephen Curry the NBA's best golfer reveals his favorite golf holes", "Stephen Curry Responds to Fans on the Internet", "Stephen Curry's Family Thinks He Has Potential To Be A Professional Golfer", "Stephen Curry finishes fourth at celebrity golf tournament, wins lake-jump bet with dad", "LOOK: Steph Curry spotted golfing with President Obama in Martha's Vineyard", "Stephen Curry to compete in Web.com Tour golf event", "Curry shoots 74 again at Web.com, misses cut", "Stephen Curry Partners With Howard University to Launch First Division I Golf Program", "I'm nice with the right foot thoughthanks to @chelseafc for having me at Stamford Bridge today", "Are you serious. During the 201213 season, Curry set the NBA record for three-pointers made in a regular season, with 272. [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. [194] His play rekindled talk of him being a candidate for his third MVP award. He led the Wildcats to a 266 regular-season record, and a 200 conference record. [34] On November 25, against Loyola, Curry was held scoreless as Loyola constantly double-teamed him. [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. How Old Was Steph Curry When Drafted | StatMuse [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. 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). Stephen Curry - PG - Davidson - NBA Draft Profile and Stats 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. [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. See trending [239] Some analysts, including Ethan Sherwood Strauss of ESPN, have complimented his defensive play or called it underrated. [335] The foundation works to end childhood hunger, increase access to quality education, and provide safe spaces for children to stay active. [127], On July 1, 2017, Curry agreed to a five-year, $201 million extension with the Warriors, becoming the first NBA player to sign a supermax contract worth over $200 million. Curry hit 5 three-pointers, passing Chauncey Billups for 10th place. Curry scored 25 points in the game but Davidson lost 5957, and the Jayhawks went on to win the championship. He had hit a three-pointer in every regular-season game since November 11, 2014. [211] On April 1, he was ruled out for the remainder of the regular season. 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. The 2009 draft marked the first time three sons of former NBA players were selected in the top 15 picks of the draft. [16] He ultimately chose to attend Davidson College, who had aggressively recruited him from the tenth grade. At 484, the Warriors entered the All-Star break with the best record through 52 games in NBA history, one win better than the 199596 Chicago Bulls and 196667 Philadelphia 76ers. Stephen Curry, Andre Iguodala probable for Sunday against Lakers [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. 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[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. [159] On December 23, he scored 42 points and made a layup with 0.5 seconds left to lift the Warriors to a 129127 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. [53] Curry registered 20-or-more points 35 times, including seven 30-plus performances. After six seasons with the Timberwolves, he was traded to the Jazz. The Warriors announced Thursday that Curry (lower leg) will remain out through the All-Star break before being re-evaluated. [47] Curry opted out of his senior year at Davidson, but he stated that he still planned to earn his degree. 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. [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.