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. [118] On February 2, he hit his 200th three-pointer of the season in the Warriors' 133120 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, making him the first player in NBA history to have 200 or more three-pointers in five consecutive seasons. 7. [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. 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). [10] The family briefly moved to Toronto, where Dell finished out his career as a member of the Raptors. Foundation, Ayesha And Stephen Curry Are Taking Their Philanthropy To The Next Level", "Stephen and Ayesha Curry Launch Eat. He pays a tax for his great teammates. [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. "[245] Goldsberry stated that "no player in the history of the NBA has combined range, volume and efficiency from downtown as well as Curry" and that "Curry's jumper is so lethal that he has become the most efficient volume scorer on the planet. It was the highest average by a player in a four-game sweep in NBA history. [29], Curry finished the season averaging 25.9 points, 2.9 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. He became the first player in NBA history to make 5+ threes in four consecutive Finals games. [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. 1, why he was voted to be the captain of the [2018] Western Conference All-Star team and why 9-year-old girls feel comfortable enough to write letters asking for his help and actually get it. 30, and he posed for a photo that was similar to one that Curry did for GQ. Curry hit 5 three-pointers, passing Chauncey Billups for 10th place. He had hit a three-pointer in every regular-season game since November 11, 2014. [335] The foundation works to end childhood hunger, increase access to quality education, and provide safe spaces for children to stay active. Curry also tied Michael Jordan for the second-most 50-point games after turning 30 years old, with six. [221] Curry (at age 34 years, 251 days) also became the second oldest player in NBA history to record at least 30 points and 15 assists in a game. ", "Ranking the top 74 NBA players of all time: Nos. [48] He completed his bachelors degree in sociology in May 2022. Curry was selected by the Warriors with the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft. And hopefully, they know that I've been thinking about them. [92] With only one made free throw, Curry set a record for fewest free throws in a 50+ game. Stephen Curry age Stephen Curry's full name is Wardell Stephen Curry II by name Steph. [35] In Davidson's next game (11 days later), Curry matched his career high of 44 in a 7267 win over North Carolina State. [54] He was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for January, March and April, finishing as the only Western Conference rookie to win the award three times. Stephen Curry, in full Wardell Stephen Curry II, byname Steph, (born March 14, 1988, Akron, Ohio, U.S.), American professional basketball player who led the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA) to championships in 2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2021-22 and to the best regular-season record in league history (73-9) in [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. So that's where the conversation stops for me. [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. [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. 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. 2827. [204], In the 2022 NBA All-Star Game held on February 20, Curry's Team LeBron defeated Team Durant 163160. At the ceremony, he also entered Davidson's athletic hall of fame and physically received his Davidson diploma. 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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. 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. With a 125104 win over the Grizzlies, the Warriors became the first 73-win team in NBA history, surpassing the 199596 Chicago Bulls' 7210 record to finish the 201516 season with just nine losses. [225] On January 30, Curry put up 38 points on 12-of-20 shooting from the field, alongside eight rebounds and 12 assists in a 128120 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. [37] On February 14, 2009, Curry rolled his ankle in the second half of a win over Furman. [5] Curry regularly takes shots from between 30 and 35 feet. It was the most scored by a Warrior since Purvis Short tallied 59 points in 1984. [185][186] On January 4, he was named the Player of the Week for the Western Conference. [202] On January 21, 2022, Curry hit his first career buzzer-beating game-winner in a 105103 win over the Houston Rockets, on a night where he put up 22 points and 12 assists. 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. [283], Curry has been outspoken about his Christian faith. 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 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. [24], On March 28, 2008, Curry led Davidson to another win, against third-seeded Wisconsin. He also surpassed Wilt Chamberlain (7,216) for the most field goals made in Warriors history with 7,222. [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. [135] On January 25, he scored 25 points in a 126113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was first introduced to the malaria cause by Davidson teammate Bryant Barr when they were both in school. 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. [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. [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. Stephen Curry speaks with Mark Jones of ESPN after being selected by the Golden State Warriors during the 2009 NBA Draft at the WaMu Theatre at. 2022 Draft, 2021 Draft, 2020 Draft, 2019 Draft, 2018 . 1 pick if we were to redraft this draft, especially after leading the Warriors to their fourth championship and his first. [190], On April 12, Curry scored 53 points in a 116107 win against the Denver Nuggets, and he surpassed Chamberlain (17,783) to become the franchise's all-time scoring leader. Despite lobbying from Davidson head coach Bob McKillop and Charleston coach Bobby Cremins,[43] the Wildcats failed to get an NCAA tournament bid. [153] The Warriors started the season with a 101 record. [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. Play. Learn. She said that "in one stretch he hit a mind-expanding 67 percent between 28 and 50 feet. [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. [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. [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. Dude from Chelsea's kicked the ball boy?! Riley Elizabeth Curry . 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. 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 . Stephen Curry: Re-evaluation coming in one week. He was named to the Associated Press' All-America Second Team on March 31, 2008. [53] In May 2011, he was named the recipient of the NBA Sportsmanship Award,[56] and underwent surgery on his right ankle. 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. [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.

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