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After the Warriors won the series in five games, Curry was named the unanimous and inaugural winner of the Western Conference Finals MVP award. Curry also had 78 three-pointers during that span, the most in NBA history over 11 regular season games. Stephen Curry with one of the day's best plays. [294][295][296] A 5-handicap golfer, Curry participates in celebrity golf tournaments and has played golf alongside Barack Obama. [68] On February 4, Curry scored a season-high 51 points in a win over the Dallas Mavericks. 19 in their list of "50 greatest NBA players of all time". Stephen Curry Thought He Would Be Drafted by Knicks | Heavy.com [81] For the Finals, Curry averaged 26 points and 6.3 assists per game. Steph Curry: When did get drafted| Billion dollar contract| Braids [281] Curry's younger brother, Seth, is also a professional basketball player,[282] and his younger sister, Sydel, played volleyball at Elon University. [188] At the 2021 All-Star Game, he won his second Three-Point Contest after making his last shot in the final round to edge Mike Conley Jr. 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. [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. How Old Was Steph Curry When Drafted | StatMuse Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors NBA Autographed Basketballs, Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors NBA Action Figures; Additional site . 2022 Draft, 2021 Draft, 2020 Draft, 2019 Draft, 2018 . [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. [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. [40][41], In the 2009 Southern Conference tournament, Davidson played Appalachian State in the quarterfinals and won 8468. [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. And hopefully, they know that I've been thinking about them. 4 seed Maryland survives against upstart Davidson", "Davidson's Curry Earns National Freshman Award", "Stephen Curry Named To USA Basketball's 201012 National Team", "No. "[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. [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. He came back from an 11-game absence in January to put up 24 points vs. the Suns.. He finished 0-for-3 from the field as Davidson won the game 7848. Entering the NBA back in 2009, the two-time MVP will turn 35 during the regular season.. [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. 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Curry scored 50 points (just 2 points shy of the All-Star Game record set by Anthony Davis in 2017);[205] he also set the record for most three-pointers made in an All-Star quarter (6), half (8), and game (16),[206] and was named the All-Star Game MVP. 21 Davidson routs Winthrop", "Curry held scoreless on just three shots, but Davidson still blows out Loyola", "Curry scores 44, Davidson beats NC State 7267", "The Citadel beats Curry-less Davidson 6446", "Curry sets mark, Davidson routs Ga Southern 9956", "200809 Davidson Wildcats Schedule and Results | College Basketball at", "Southern Conference Standings College Basketball", "Southern: Davidson's Curry drops 43 on Appalachian State NCAA Division I Mens Basketball CBSSports.com News, Scores, Stats, Schedule and RPI Rankings", "Davidson sent packing by College of Charleston in Southern semis", "Davidson Wildcats South Carolina Gamecocks Box Scores, Game Results & Summary USATODAY.com", "Davidson Wildcats vs. Saint Mary's Gaels Recap March 23, 2009", "Stephen Curry Stats | College Basketball at", "Stephen Curry of Davidson entering NBA draft", "Stephen Curry finishes degree, graduates from Davidson College", "Curry to be Honored, Enshrined at Davidson in August", "Davidson to retire Stephen Curry's No. [218] On November 16, Curry scored 50 points alongside nine rebounds and six assists in a 130119 loss to the Phoenix Suns. [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. [53] His second half of the season vaulted him into the rookie of the year race. [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. [338] Curry was also executive producer of the film Emanuel, scheduled for US theatrical release in select theaters on June 17, 2019. Curry hit 5 three-pointers, passing Chauncey Billups for 10th place. 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. During the game, Curry was guarded by his brother Seth for the first time in their NBA careers. Curry is proof that if you work hard enough, you can still find ways to dominate, no matter your size. 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. Minnesota had two chances to draft Stephen Curry in the 2009 NBA Draft, but instead selected Ricky Rubio (5th) and Jonny Flynn (6th) Bucci Mane . 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. Curry's third three-pointer of the night moved him past Jamal Crawford (2,153) for fifth place on the NBA's career three-point list. [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. [168] On April 2, in a 116102 win over the Nuggets, Curry made 5 or more three-pointers in a career-best nine straight games and moved past Mullin for fourth place on the Warriors all-time points list. Stephen Curry: Sidelined through All-Star break. [65], Prior to the start of the 201415 season, the Warriors hired former NBA player and general manager Steve Kerr as their new head coach. Curry ended the game with 40 points while also going 8-for-10 from three-point range. [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. 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. [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. [46], In his final season at Davidson, Curry averaged 28.6 points, 5.6 assists, and 2.5 steals. [53] Seeded sixth for the second consecutive postseason, the Warriors were defeated in seven games by the Los Angeles Clippers. [147] Many felt that he should have won Finals MVP. As a result of Curry's exceptional play, Davidson earned its third straight NCAA tournament bid. [170], The Warriors entered the playoffs as the first seed in the Western Conference with a 5725 record. She said that "in one stretch he hit a mind-expanding 67 percent between 28 and 50 feet. [153] The Warriors started the season with a 101 record. Stephen Curry, son of Dell Curry, was drafted 7th by the Golden State Warriors. [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. "[149] Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated argued that "the Golden State dynasty started with Stephen Curry. [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. [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. [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. With this game, he joined Ray Allen and Reggie Miller as the only players to have scored more than 2,500 career three-pointers in NBA history. Curry registered 26 points, nine rebounds, and five assists in what was his final game for the Wildcats. [220] Curry, Klay Thompson, and Andrew Wiggins combined for 23 made three-pointers, the most three-pointers made in a game by a trio in NBA history. Poole stated that "the joy factor exponentially increases" when Curry is on the court and that "the sight of this relatively ordinary specimen sending much bigger players into silent surrender is an intoxicant for the Warriors and their fans. 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His fanbase ranges from very young children to the elderly, and casual or committed fans enjoy his style of play. 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: Ayesha Curry (2011) NBA Draft: 2009 (Round: 1, Pick: 7) Current Team: Golden State Warriors (Point Guard, Shooting Guard) . 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. 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 . 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. He set a new franchise record with 42 playoff three-pointers, eclipsing the Warriors' career playoff mark of 29 previously held by Jason Richardson, giving him a total of 314 three-pointers for the season to become the first player in NBA history to hit at least 300 threes in a single season. [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. [165] On February 21, he scored 36 points with 10 three-pointers in a 125123 win over the Kings. [63] In February, he made his first All-Star appearance,[64] becoming the Warriors' first All-Star starter since Latrell Sprewell in 1995. 7. He also became the first Warriors player to lead the NBA in free throw percentage since Mark Price in 199697.